I have the same Mark's kit to an H55, but it's on a 5.3 EROD motor. But my understanding is they're plenty strong. I'm probably a good 100hp/100ft lbs lower than you are, mind you. Certainly it has no prob getting well into highway speeds I don't particularly feel too comfortable driving a 35...
I've been using the Optimus GPS Tracker. Pretty sensitive, battery lasts about 3-4 weeks, easy to follow where the vehicle is, has been, and so on. Sent alerts via text, app and email, which happens just upon opening the door or starting the vehicle. Think it's $20/month, but is on a cellular...
Around town, the shorter 1st gear is a little too short, but you can pretty much just start in 2nd. But on the highway, it's a huge difference. Better mpg, but more importably, you can actually cruise along at a decent rate with the engine in a very nice place.
not sure if it's the same way now, but a few years ago, i used to take mine to Ackerman Toyota on Kingshighway. usually i've found toyota dealers aren't particularly helpful, but at the time a few of the mechanics there were vintage FJ owners, so they were always super happy to work on mine, as...
I'm finally nearing the end of an erod swap, and that's because after 15 or so years of dealing with a 2f you realize there's just only so much they can support. Fabulous utilitarian motor that'll just keep going with a certain amount of vigorous upkeep, but she weren't designed to be hotrodded...
few people have asked, so wanted to add that the motor passed California smog a year or so ago well below limits. I don't have the smog test with me, but i can probably get a copy of it. but it passed fine. it'll pass again fine. it comes with all the smog gear for anyone who wants it (or...
it's in SF now at the shop that doing the conversion and has maintained the truck. it's the shop Gary at Mudrak recommended in SF for Land Cruisers and has been excellent. motor is super solid. Jerry (the shop owner) will happily do a leak down if you want to pay for it. it's already out of the...
I have a good 2F for sale out of an 87 FJ60. This was from a California truck, and it's an excellent running motor. I'm swapping to a new 5.3 eRod conversion just out of wanting a more modern platform. There's nothing wrong with the old motor. In fact, it's had a huge amount of work done to it...
Jerry Caldwell at Auto Row in San francisco
He was recommended to me by Gary at Mudrak in Sonoma, and has been exceptional. Knows land cruisers very, very well. And anything he doesn't, he calls Gary. I was intending on using Jerry to get the truck running right before going to Gary to get it...