So I get a lot of questions via email, pm or even in person about what it cost me to build the 1FZ in my Cruiser. I thought about starting a thread on this subject showing cost for an all new engine and some alternative cheaper routes. I decided I will just post the info here for anyone who wants it.
These are all new OEM parts from Toyota unless otherwise noted. I am pulling most of this off the top of my head so don’t assume these numbers are set in stone and also parts are going NLA fast.
-Short block: $3700
-bare head: $1800
-cams: $500 each so $1000
-head parts like valves and springs: $700
-full engine gasket kit: $250
-ARP head studs: $250
-machine shop work to head to tip valves vs all new shims: $300
-harmonic balancer: $300
-All sensors except the IAC and MAF: $1200 roughly
-all hoses with clamps: $350
-timing chain, guides, tensioner and gears: $200
-oil pump rotor set: $30
-oil cooler: $350
-fan clutch: $175
-dizzy cap, wires, rotor, plugs, igniter & coil: $450 roughly
-water pump: $75
-power steering pump: $450
-valve cover: $200
-Filters (fuel, oil, air): $115
-misc seals not in engine kit: $50
-heater valve & hoses/clamps: $115
-throttle cable: $50
-EGR and VSV valves: $320
-engine wiring harness: $525
-TRad radiator: $500
-A/C condenser: $150
-A/C compressor: $300
-Alternator: $300 (Mean Green, Remanned Denso is about $100 cheaper
-Starter: $200 (remanned Denso cost)
-idler pulleys: $100
-rebuilt injectors: $150
-misc items such as oil relief valves, belts, hardware like exhaust manifold studs& flywheel bolts: $200
-oil for break in and first oil change: $100+
-Y-pipe and forward cat: $1600
-Otramm SS cat back: $2,000
-P/S high/low pressure hoses: $200
-Trans cooler lines: $50
-Engine & trans mounts: $250
-A/C recharge: $100
-Toyota red coolant: $65
*TOTAL: over $19k
I also did the following at the same time,
-Rebuilt fuel tank (pump, pickup screen, sending unit and misc parts): $300-ish
-RedHead rebuilt steering box with 105 goodies: $1000
Well over $20k in parts and I know I am missing a few things that is an easy $200-500. It is no joke money wise if you want an all new 1FZ in your 80.
We have done a few for cheaper for customers, rebuilding the head for example vs all new and other areas we could shave cost. They are still well over $10k in parts and closer to $15k.
Cheers
Normally this section of the trail is driving down a creek in the bottom of the canyon but it was still frozen which made for some fun wheeling too. Once it was pushing 2ft deep it was game over for us but we did get close to either side of the big canyon. Opted for camping lower down on the river where most normal folks camp, had it all to ourselves though.
