Tigerstripe40-
That is the kind of info I have been looking for. Thank you very much for that. Just a few questions: what necessitated getting a new radiator? Do you think a swap into a 60 would still require a new radiator? I assume most of the cost of SOR bill would have been for the...
Cruiserdan-
I have had the auto vs. stick discussion with many of my friends over the years. I admit that there are many legitimate reasons to opt for the automatic over the stick especially when four wheeling. But, I think that mostly it just comes down to personal preference and I happen to...
OK Shed Guy-
Please educate me as to how 'not hard' it is to get a hold of a 5 speed Land Cruiser with a 1FZ-FE engine in it.
Also, it seams you just don't think building a truck is a good idea, or am I misunderstanding you?
Beowulf-
I E-mailed TLC to ask about this truck, and they did tell me that this one was made by placing a 60 body on an 80 chassis. So, I'm still looking for someone who has switched this engine into a FJ60 and married it up with a 5 speed manual transmission...
First off - Australians are lucky enough to have 5 speed transmissions. In the US, we have been stuck with automatics since 1988. So, just buying an 80 Series will not get me what I want.
Secondly, when I entered this area, the subject said somthing about high cost projects, far-reaching...
I am considering an engine swap for my 87 FJ60 and would like to keep it an all Toyota product, and like the idea of a straight 6. It seams the 1FZ-FE was the ultimate in power and tourque from the Toyota straight 6s. Has anyone done this swap that can let me know what problems need to be...