2014 LC Engine Swap (pending) (2 Viewers)

[gray rider]

Getting ready to do this. Acquired a 2014 LX this week to bridge the "gap". I will try to document the engine swap in to my crippled 2014 as best as I can as time allows.

Any info / suggestions regarding a donor vehicle source (LC, LX, Tundra) are appreciated.

I am in the hunt....

 

[gray rider]

Barring any last minute ECU / control wiring miracles....I am looking for a 5.7L donor engine from a Tundra/Sequoia/LX570/LC.
Any concurrence?

 

[Willie G]

Obviously, search for all four sources but grab the first decent candidate.

Stuff happens. We as a community need to demystify this process.

 

[gray rider]

Pardon Our Interruption...

It looks like this is the one......

 

[gray rider]

Perhaps....

 

[Artie]

Pardon Our Interruption...

It looks like this is the one......

So what’s the story on this seller… they have several engines with different miles but all have the same pics.

Seems suspect but I’ve never bought a engine off eBay, only retro video game cartridges so what do I know.

 

[gray rider]

I will talk to my guy and get back to this thread

 

[gray rider]

Mostly good reviews. Still researching.....

 

[gray rider]

LAND CRUISER LX570 5.7L ENGINE 81K MILES 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 . | eBay

LX570 2014 - 2019. LAND CRUISER 2014 - 2021. All other parts that may be provided are "Accessories and Extra Parts.". Inspect and replace timing belt if necessary, if your engine has a timing chain it is set and ready for installation.

go.skimresources.com

Will probably initiate this. Ebay reviews are stellar but google reviews are 3 out of 5.....

 

[gray rider]

Getting ready to punch the time clock....

Anyone have any intel on these guys?

 

[gray rider]

Soon to buy a JDM 5.7 engine off of eBay. The bad engine is now out of the vehicle. There are obvious signs of previous mechanic error on the part of the used car lot that I bought it from. Timing chain area has misc non Toyo bolts, etc.....
Cylinders are showing excessive carbon build-up. etc., etc.....

More soon....

 

[gray rider]

Getting ready to pull the trigger on this. Go or No-Go. Thoughts & Opinions?

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[tbisaacs]

That sucker is clean!

 

[gray rider]

That sucker is clean!

The ebay photo is a generic photo I think. Speculation is that these JDM engines are shipped in to our west coast and warehoused there. The Orlando Fla shop said I could view the engine at their facility 10-15 days after placing the order... Regardless, this is a $5,000.00 leap of faith bit it seems like the buyer protection from ebay and a charge card give the transaction acceptable risk......

 

[gasman4u]

The ebay photo is a generic photo I think. Speculation is that these JDM engines are shipped in to our west coast and warehoused there. The Orlando Fla shop said I could view the engine at their facility 10-15 days after placing the order... Regardless, this is a $5,000.00 leap of faith bit it seems like the buyer protection from ebay and a charge card give the transaction acceptable risk......

Like in the movie “heat” with Melissa McCarthy and sandra bullock you can always “negative feedback his a$$”

Seriously though, I think JDM engine lifespan is limited to <100k on the chain for their emissions or insert gov metric here. Used to be anyways. But that opens the rest of the world to all sorts of good auto options from Japan. If the seller is responsive and everything checks out, consider it is my vote.

 

[gray rider]

"Seriously though, I think JDM engine lifespan is limited to <100k on the chain for their emissions or insert gov metric here. Used to be anyways. But that opens the rest of the world to all sorts of good auto options from Japan. If the seller is responsive and everything checks out, consider it is my vote."

I have heard similar stuff regarding JDM's. Regardless, this additional 15% (approx) investment on my part is merely "I'll see you and call" at the proverbial poker table......the adventure continues (or is that "the road goes on forever and the party never ends"?).

Stay tuned....

 

[gasman4u]

Definitely chronicle this whole thing. If nothing else, it’s a good adventure.

 

[rexington14]

Decided against the attempt to install a 5.7L out of a Tundra?

 

[gray rider]

Actually to the best of my knowledge: any 5.7 from an LC/LX/Tundra/Sequoia are all game on.....

 

[gray rider]

I will know in the fullness of time....