Recent content by Skiutahrig

Noooo, I don’t have the cash! Looking for a good long-term solution that makes sense. I really just wanted to cruise it pretty much as is, doing smaller upgrades along the way. Well I am in with both fever now. Thanks very much for your advise and referrals. I am from Seattle originally and...

OK, thanks for the insight. Looks like I might need to go to an automatic. 6l would be a nice upgrade as Utah has a lot of long grades that a fairly steep and evryone is doing 80MPH! I just cruise around the mountain valley I live in at about 45 but there are 2 really steep roads to the ski...

I just had a piston or rod failure and am most likely looking for a new engine. Is the 5.3 Vortec pretty much the engine of choice or are there others I should consider? I am also curious if you go with the Vortec, can you stay with the 4 speed Manuel and stock gearing?

EJust purchased a 1986 FJ60, had it inspected, changed all the fluids and was to a company that specializes in older cruisers that it was a strong runner. Promptly blew up the engine today! Not sure how bad yet, but suspect the case is terminal. I am new to this site and hope someone who has...