vortec

Hi everyone, I would like to hear from people who have converted to the LS or vortec engine. Did you regret using the H55f over the 4l60e?? have you had problems with the h55f behind the v8? I just bought a donor car and with and ls1 and the 4l60e, i was planning on using the whole GM drive...

Hi Guys, The P.O of my rig had installed a FJ62 intake w/ the snorkel outlet box. With the vortec, and the way its setup, its suffocating it. Picture a fat kid running a mile while breathing through a straw. Since its not a diesel, and I wont be fording any rivers that would necessitate the...

I have plans to rebuild a nice 1987 FJ60 with a Vortec 5.3L, 5sp H55F, EMU 3" Lift, Painless wiring harness, new bucket seats, and upgraded brakes among other things. What would it be worth? I haven't seen anything similar for sale anywhere. I plan on selling it as well...so I can build...

just wondering what the fair purchase price is on a 1991 toyota landcruiser fj80 with 5.3 vortec v8 and 4l60 auto transmission. vehicle is in great shape both mechanically and cosmetically as far as i can tell. interior has normal wear. has ARB bumper, small lift kit and 35 inch tires. has...

After extracting the Toyo motor, tranny & t-case I laid out the Chevy/GMC motor and auto tranny alongside and wonder if I can use the GMC transfer case if I flip the tranny mount flange upside down and run it that way? Anyone ever try that? FX

Well hear I go! Had to build the shop first, it's done, so this marks day 1 of the FJ being rolled in to the shop. Some minor disassembly started! It'll take a while. Build plan: Vortec, NV4500, Atlas2, 37's", 4.56, Diamond front and centered rear- wider 60 or 80 width. To be decided: SOA or links.

I'm looking for advice on my Evap system charcoal canister. First some background: This is for a Gen III vortec in an FJ62, and it has to pass Cali smog. I committed to using my FJ62 in-tank pump. In restrospect it may have been better to modify the tank to accept the GM unit. My harness...

So, i named my '91 FJ80 "The Catamaran" a few years back driving to work in the worst of an East Kansas' late March snow storms (ended up snowing 22" in about 3 hours) the wind was blowing me from what i thought was white line to white line but i made it all the way in, the only person that...

I am a month out from starting my 5.3 swap into my 88' 62 and I have started a spreadsheet with parts and costs. If anyone one out there has a similar list that I could reference and build off of that would be awesome. Any notes that someone has collected would be well used as well. When I...

My project is officially kicked-off! The engine and tranny was delivered yesterday. Here it is: It's a Gen III 4.8L from a 2004 Tahoe with 85,000 miles. I'd like to get it done before summer. I haded to jump in because of the time commitment, but I decided to take the plunge because I'm...

For those of you who have done a vortec conversion in Southern California, can you tell me if you've had good or bad experiences with any of the referees? The closest one to me is at Rio Hondo College, but if there's a known good one that's easy to work with, I'll travel the extra distance...

Hi everyone, I have a 180k'km Fj62 that I would like to upgrade with a Ls V8. I live in Newcastle NSW and I need recommendations for a garage to complete the conversion. Willing to travel for the right place. Any help would be fantastic! Cheers, Bart

Hello everyone, I'm going to take the plunge and convert my '89 FJ62. I found a low mileage Gen III LR4 4.8 for a decent price. I need to know what items and accessories to take from the donor vehicle aside from the usual harness, ECM. I live in SoCal, so I need to pass California smog. I've...

Updated as of December 2023. Current Build 2005 L33 5.3-liter V8 Engine 78/75 .96AR Turbo Dodge NV4500 Dodge NP203 Doubler/splitcase 2018 4Runner front brakes FZJ80 rear axle F/R lockers SOA with 62 rears up front, custom reverse eye configuration, shackle reversal, and Chevy rear springs, all...