3b engine swap??? (1 Viewer)

[GaFJ40Jeff]

As anyone done a 3B engine swap on an FJ-40? I'm considering this swap but not sure how it will turn out. I think It should bolt right up with little modification but really not sure. Any advice would be nice.

I also have a diesel engine from an 80s Mercedes car that I thought about using.... I really just want to put that engine in something and thought this would make a great home. Looking for the torque of a diesel to get me up the rocks.... Has anyone ever done this?


HIT ME UP AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OR WHAT YOU'VE DONE

 

[hedgehog23]

the 3b has very similar weight, power and torque as the 2f. your not going to have a torque monster just because its a diesel.

having said that , i have swapped in a 3b and h55 into my 75 fj. Im not the first, and wont be the last. have a look in the diesel section of the forum and use the search function. there are a great number of threads detailing the process and parts required for such a swap.

ps you might want to post a location (3b's are a little more rare in America and you could end up paying 10 times the cost for one)

 

[GaFJ40Jeff]

Thanks.... I'm in GA. USA I kinda figured they would be expensive that's why I was considering the Mercedes engine I have.... Thanks for the info.

 

[bikersmurf]

Which Mercedes engine? Swaps with those from a 300 D have been several times. A few different options on conversion parts.

The input shaft on a 3B diesel transmission is longer... but it has been done many times.

 

[GaFJ40Jeff]

Yea it's a 300D.... Can I use the same trans? Or am I going to have to use another trans?