1992 FJ80 6.0 Vortec Engine Swap

[clanlino]

Back on Business!!

Well guys,

We are back on business!! After a lengthy research to find a good shop near me that could get this project done the right way; I can finally say that I have found it... and it is pretty much on my back yard (about one mile from where I work).

The name of the shop is Steel Nutz and they specialize on Off-road vehicles customization. They built just about anything from the ground up and have done hundreds of LS swaps on different vehicles over the last 15 years.

Their website is www.steelnutz.com and their address is:

41785 Elm Street Suite 102
Murrieta, CA, 92562
Phone: (951) 894-1411
Email: mike@steelnutz.com

The owner Mike is a super nice guy and the rest of the crew is just as professional and friendly. I will be taking a bunch of pictures soon.

I would also like to thank RockJock82 for all his help and guidance during this process... Anyone in AZ area should check out his fine work and give him the first shot if looking into doing an LS swap... Cheers to you man!!

Ok guys, I am posting a pic of the shop and one of my LC on the way there...

 

[rockrod]

Sure. PM me.

My Dad bought the car new back in 69. My HS car. If has the Big Bad Blue (neon blue, one of 198 or so made that year in that color) paint and Go Package. 390 cid. Auto trans. Mostly stock.

Craig Breedlove set 106 national and international speed records in 2 AMXs in 1968.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_AMX

Thanks for the nice words about the furloughs...

DROOL.

Some day there will be a 1969/70 AMX in my garage. You are one fortunate individual to own this car.

sorry OP - back on topic.

 

[clanlino]

Engine is out and sold!!
I am also posting some pics of other projects of the shop...

 

[Buckru]

You're kidding? Did I miss something somewhere?

 

[scottryana]

Buckru I am pretty sure he means the 1FZ is out and sold

 

[RockJock82]

Buckru I am pretty sure he means the 1FZ is out and sold

Well technically you mean his 3FE

 

[scottryana]

Haha yeah that. Lol. I forget about the lesser 80 motor sometimes

 

[alia176]

Haha yeah that. Lol. I forget about the lesser 80 motor sometimes

Oh dear, that's gonna cause a stir among the natives!

 

[RockJock82]

Well he's right...

 

[clanlino]

Sorry about the lack of details on my previous post...
Out with old and in with they new!

The 3F-E is out!

I still have my transmission for sale if anyone is in need of one. I'll let it go for a reasonable price...

The ball is finally rolling guys

I am going to post some more details in the next couple of days...

Everyone have a good weekend!

 

[clanlino]

Engine is out!

 

[ktmracer01]

Glad to hear that you found a shop and making progress! Keep us posted on how it goes.

 

[clanlino]

Glad to hear that you found a shop and making progress! Keep us posted on how it goes.

Thanks man! Will be updating the status soon...

 

[Florida 80]

Subscribed. Looks good bro.

 

[Buckru]

Glad I had that one wrong. Cause if you weren't happy with the 6.0... I might just put my rig out of it's misery.

 

[clanlino]

Glad I had that one wrong. Cause if you weren't happy with the 6.0... I might just put my rig out of it's misery.

Hahaha... I think I will be very happy with it

 

[RockJock82]

This up and running yet? Any updates, excited to see this craftsmanship

 

[clanlino]

Not yet. We are waiting until after Xmas...

 

[RockJock82]

Not yet. We are waiting until after Xmas...

Yeah I understand that... Look forward to seeing that beast run!

 

[clanlino]

Me too
We're not set on the engine setup yet... we might do a little something to push for some extra horses...