engine swap

Hello all. I'm a diehard Land Cruiser lover. I'm currently in the process of purchasing my 6th LC. It's a 1996 4.5l. Factory lockers and in very nice condition. It has about 290k miles on it and has no real problems. My question or more maybe a goal of mine is to convert it over to a diesel...

Hi all - I should start by saying, I know very little about cruisers. I've made the decision to sell my 08 tacoma and get into a fj62 because of my enjoyment of everything old. I've been starting to browse, but am unsure of major red flags to keep an eye out for. I'm looking for a fj62...

Hello, I have a 1999 LX470 with 140K miles. Great engine but bad frame condition due to rust. I found a 2000 LX470 with 260k Miles , great frame condition, reasonably priced. Is it possible to put the 1999 LX470 engine into 2000 LX470 ? If possible, how much would it possibly cost to swap at...

anyone know where I can get a already fabricated harness for a 3.0 to 3.4 engine swap harness? I heard someone might prewire them on hand? Thanks

Hey gang. After a way too long break, I finally have my 80 back... In late October, I got a feeling like I was driving over a badly washboarded road driving through town. Then came the #6 misfile code. So I parked my truck, did some cursory research about the possibilities of a HG, Top end...

Im doing a V8 + NV4500 swap on my 87 FJ60, I finally got the motor, trans, Tcase, and drivelines out. Im doing this swap with no prior experience so questions constantly come up that need answering. My questions right now are: (please excuse me if any of the questions sound dumb) 1.) Do I...

I am having my mechanic install a "3B" engine in place of my "B" engine. He doesn't know how the accelerator cable and linkage is mounted. Does anyone have pictures they can share? Also, he had to drill the "B" motor mount brackets to make them work with the "3B" is that normal? Thanks for...

Hi there, Am looking at putting a 13bt into my 1984 bj42 land cruiser to replace the 3b. Have found a running 13bt (which i would re-condition anyway rings bearings etc) at a good price. But sale is minus alternator, starter and flywheel. Question is would any of these items on my 3b fit the...

anyone have any experience with a engine swap with a 62? like what engine would you swap with it, how much did it cost, was there any change in MPG, really any info will help! thanks in advance!

Starting my build thread on my LS swapped 80's series. This truck was purchased new by my father back in 1993 and was passed down to me when I began driving. Since then, I've absolutely fallen in love with the truck and made an extensive number of modifications including: ARB bull bar/winch...

So Friday night on my weekly trip home (a 350 mile journey that I've been doing for the past ~6 months and will continue to do until I can sell my house) I had just topped a large hill when I swear i heard a clunk (was listening to some talk radio via headphones so it's hard to say where it came...

Hey guy I have an 84 fj60 and I'm looking to put a chevy 350 tbi in it this winter. If any of you guys have done this before and could create a parts list for me that would be great. I want to keep the price as low as possible. I don't know what I want for a transmission yet but I would like to...

Hi Mud, I've been a lurker on mud for oh, perhaps a decade... and have used these forums for great info. Thanks. As the second owner on my rig I've had it for 14 years. Never going to let it go :-). Finally saved up for the heart transplant and will be parting out everything that's coming out...

Hi All, its been a long while, but I am finally having some time and funds to continue getting my BJ44 back on the road. After my BJ44 had an unfortunate incident in where a piece of metal dropped from behind the inlet valve into one of my cilinders and hammered on my piston. A rebuild of the...

The 2f in my fj60 has a blown head gasket and maybe other problems im unaware of. Im not interested in rebuilding the engine so if anybody wants to buy one on the cheap let me know. What Im asking all my bay area brethren is to help me source a cummins 4bt to drop in my 60, everything in a...

I am nowhere close to being a mechanic but I am minimally astute about car problems and repairs. I've had my 87 FJ60 for about 5 years and (like everyone I'm sure) put a good bit of money into the repairs. When I bought it there was a 89 Chevy 305 TPI engine it it that was installed in 1991...

I'm a new and proud owner of a 1984 FJ60. It's my daily driver and I like the 4.2 engine but I don't love the millage and the problems that I get here and there.. I understand that the 4.2 has style and I love that! Is there a way to make that engine reliable enough so I don't have these pop up...

I've got my 22re out and in the process of removing everything I don't need. This is the first engine swap I've ever done so bare with me... Been researching for a few weeks and I have a pretty good list of what I need to do and buy for this to work. But I Had some questions. Is there anything...

So a buddy of mine in Colorado has been on the hunt for an 80 series with a bad motor or with high mileage. He wants an 80 with a v8 which is why he has been seeking the truck with a bad motor. He has been looking for like 3-4 months at least but I think we just found the right truck 100 miles...

Hi All, I am new to this forum, but lets give it a try: I have a friend owning an water drilling company for the people in Kenya. She has an FJ60 LAndcruiser, standing still.. (See pictures attached). Because this is the best car in their circumstances, they'd love to get it fixed. The car is...