Hey all,
First poster here, but long time admirer. I have a completely stock 1971 FJ40 I purchased from the first owner in January. I recently started playing around with the idea of swapping in a Toyota diesel to replace my stock F engine and looking for some advice.
I'm leaning towards putting in a B series engine in to keep it somewhat original, ideally a 3B that I could turbo later if needed. I would also love to keep my stock 3spd J30 if possible, I love the uniqueness of the column shift and also just completed the mini truck PS conversion keeping the column shift in tack.
Has this been done before and/or is it possible without replacing my entire driveline? Open to other alternatives as well. My budget is fluid, but don't want to throw money away, willing to do all the work my self (can weld and fab) and willing to take the time to do it right. I want a highway cruiser that I can drive to the off-road trails.
Thanks so much for your help!
Josh
First poster here, but long time admirer. I have a completely stock 1971 FJ40 I purchased from the first owner in January. I recently started playing around with the idea of swapping in a Toyota diesel to replace my stock F engine and looking for some advice.
I'm leaning towards putting in a B series engine in to keep it somewhat original, ideally a 3B that I could turbo later if needed. I would also love to keep my stock 3spd J30 if possible, I love the uniqueness of the column shift and also just completed the mini truck PS conversion keeping the column shift in tack.
Has this been done before and/or is it possible without replacing my entire driveline? Open to other alternatives as well. My budget is fluid, but don't want to throw money away, willing to do all the work my self (can weld and fab) and willing to take the time to do it right. I want a highway cruiser that I can drive to the off-road trails.
Thanks so much for your help!
Josh
