Registry 8x Series V8 Swaps (7 Viewers)

[NeverFinis]

Dang no one else is using a 6l80/90 trans?

I have been out of the country for the last month but I am using a 6L90e.

I don't think I will have clearance issues with the stock Toyota front driveshaft with the 6L90e but my truck isn't a driver at the moment.

The caveats..

My L96 motor is 1.25" forward of where it normally would sit and about 0.25" to 0.50" to the right. I am also using DeltaVS 3L radius arms, which shifts the front axle forward.

The front axle panhard bar still needs to be adjusted due to the 2.5" lift. The axle probably should be shifted to the right.

The back part of 6l90e heat shield that protects the wiring into the transmission does need to be cut.

In the photo, I have the front driveshaft disconnected to check for clearance issues with the catalytic convertor that I am currently installing.

I don't have a photo looking back at the transmission but I can get one the next time I am working on the truck.

 

[stuntheavy]

I have been out of the country for the last month but I am using a 6L90e.

I don't think I will have clearance issues with the stock Toyota front driveshaft with the 6L90e but my truck isn't a driver at the moment.

The caveats..

My L96 motor is 1.25" forward of where it normally would sit and about 0.25" to 0.50" to the right. I am also using DeltaVS 3L radius arms, which shifts the front axle forward.

The front axle panhard bar still needs to be adjusted due to the 2.5" lift. The axle probably should be shifted to the right.

The back part of 6l90e heat shield that protects the wiring into the transmission does need to be cut.

In the photo, I have the front driveshaft disconnected to check for clearance issues with the catalytic convertor that I am currently installing.

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I don't have a photo looking back at the transmission but I can get one the next time I am working on the truck.

Thanks I would appreciate any photos you have! Mine is three-linked in the front. Suspension wise, I should be solid.

 

[einstein]

What fuel pump are you using for your fj80 LS swap 950-0226 Denso? Also does the fj80 have any switched fused locations under the hood? Or where are you getting your switched power source from? Needing to run a switched power for my fan controller. Any help is appreciated.

 

[NeverFinis]

Thanks I would appreciate any photos you have! Mine is three-linked in the front. Suspension wise, I should be solid.

Photos aren't the greatest because there is only so much space underneath when you don't have a lift.

 

[NCFJ]

Also does the fj80 have any switched fused locations under the hood? Or where are you getting your switched power source from? Needing to run a switched power for my fan controller. Any help is appreciated.

I make up and install a bus bar panel in each truck I swap. There are many items from gauges, fan controllers, shift indicators etc etc that require at least one of these hook ups.

 

[NeverFinis]

What fuel pump are you using for your fj80 LS swap 950-0226 Denso? Also does the fj80 have any switched fused locations under the hood? Or where are you getting your switched power source from? Needing to run a switched power for my fan controller. Any help is appreciated.

I am using a Aeromotive 11540 Fuel Pump, which someone else here posted, but I wouldn't recommend it because you have to cut the fuel pump hanger to mount it. Plus the little sock thing isn't the correct design. There are other models that would have worked better or perhaps stick with the original Toyota fuel pump. OEM fuel pump wiring isn't very heavy gauge and is under gauged for something like a Aeromotive 11540 Fuel Pump.

I use solid state relays with a fuse panel that mimics GM engine fuses but my fuel pump relay is just a normal relay near the battery, which is now on the passenger side.

It draws its power from the battery, which is fused.

 

[bart0]

Howdy all. I have another newb question about my newish LSJ80, this time about the air intake!

While poking around in the engine bay I followed the intake pipe to where air enters down near the OEM bumper. The slots/holes in the bumper are obscuring the pipe by maybe 60–70%. Is there anything wrong with this scenario? What would be improved with more air? Should I figure out a way to shape the intake pipe to the bumper hole to allow more air in (maybe a 3D-printed piece on the end of the hose)? It would be tricky because the chassis (?) attaches to the bumper right there so the pipe can't move much to the right. It's an LS3 6.2L with a 6L80e transmission if that helps.

Thanks for any advice!
Pics showing the setup from different angles:

 

[NeverFinis]

Howdy all. I have another newb question about my newish LSJ80, this time about the air intake!

While poking around in the engine bay I followed the intake pipe to where air enters down near the OEM bumper. The slots/holes in the bumper are obscuring the pipe by maybe 60–70%. Is there anything wrong with this scenario? What would be improved with more air? Should I figure out a way to shape the intake pipe to the bumper hole to allow more air in (maybe a 3D-printed piece on the end of the hose)? It would be tricky because the chassis (?) attaches to the bumper right there so the pipe can't move much to the right. It's an LS3 6.2L with a 6L80e transmission if that helps.

Thanks for any advice!
Pics showing the setup from different angles:


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I think you are fine but you have a radius air box. So, why not a 4" radius snorkel to take air in much higher?

 

[bart0]

I think you are fine but you have a radius air box. So, why not a 4" radius snorkel to take air in much higher?

Hey thanks for the reply. This is my "mall crawler" but sleeper vehicle, aka, mid-life crisis car but not a Ferrari so I don't plan on taking it through any river crossings. It was in great shape when I bought it so I want to keep it as aesthetically OEM as possible.

As far as the Radius air box, presumably it only gets air through the intake pipe I've outlined in my post, i.e., the box itself doesn't draw air from anywhere else. This is why I am (was?) a bit concerned about restricting the pipe at the bumper. It drives fine so maybe I'm overthinking it, but now that I've seen and read about folks upgrading intakes for more airflow it's playing on my mind :S

 

[Gerry McGerry]

It drives fine so maybe I'm overthinking it, but now that I've seen and read about folks upgrading intakes for more airflow it's playing on my mind :S

It'll be fine for everyday driving, maybe at high RPM it'll be struggling for flow and fighting against the airflow through the radiator, but you'd be chasing a few kw at best.

Ignoring water crossings, cooler & cleaner air drawn from up high is never a bad thing. I design ducted AC systems for a living, definitely not the same, but if anything was bothering me in that set up it would be all the twists and turns to route the intake down to the bumper.

 

[bart0]

It'll be fine for everyday driving, maybe at high RPM it'll be struggling for flow and fighting against the airflow through the radiator, but you'd be chasing a few kw at best.

Ignoring water crossings, cooler & cleaner air drawn from up high is never a bad thing. I design ducted AC systems for a living, definitely not the same, but if anything was bothering me in that set up it would be all the twists and turns to route the intake down to the bumper.

Thanks for the info. I can't imagine another option to pull better air and have the vehicle look OEM-ish other than putting a hole and grille where a snorkel would normally exit the side panel. Basically a snorkel install without the snorkel Perhaps some cleverly designed and laser cut slots n the side panel, or a nice clean 4" hole cut into the bumper with some sort of insert, like a fake fog light, haha. I dunno.

 

[mattnandie]

What fuel pump are you using for your fj80 LS swap 950-0226 Denso? Also does the fj80 have any switched fused locations under the hood? Or where are you getting your switched power source from? Needing to run a switched power for my fan controller. Any help is appreciated.

check my build thread I have a video that shows where switched 12v power is.

 

[wiynwiyn]

Hi everyone, can someone please give me some advice on the fitment. This suspension is on sale and trying to buy asap. I did search but didn't find the exact answer.
1. Will 2.5" lift works on my ls swap (5.3) or it needs to be 3".
2. I'm getting the delta front bumper and not towing, loading. The heavy front coils and medium rear coils should work right?
Thanks all.

 

[fourtrax]

2.5" should be fine. you should look as some caster correction to go with the lift. rubber is better then poly in my opinion and plates are better then offset bushings if you like to flex. aftermarket arms are probably the better option but $$$$.

 

[OffRoadScott]

Hi everyone, can someone please give me some advice on the fitment. This suspension is on sale and trying to buy asap. I did search but didn't find the exact answer.
1. Will 2.5" lift works on my ls swap (5.3) or it needs to be 3".
2. I'm getting the delta front bumper and not towing, loading. The heavy front coils and medium rear coils should work right?
Thanks all.
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If you can, get the "J" springs for the front. It will eliminate that stink bug stance (lower front than rear).

 

[Albatross80]

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What's the source for that intake pipe that connects the throttle body to the MAF?

 

[wiynwiyn]

If you can, get the "J" springs for the front. It will eliminate that stink bug stance (lower front than rear).

Thanks man. I will get the 850J, 863J, and the spacers. I prefer the 3" lift; I'm planning to run 35" tires.

 

[OffRoadScott]

Thanks man. I will get the 850J, 863J, and the spacers. I prefer the 3" lift; I'm planning to run 35" tires.
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You dont need the 863J springs. If you do you still might get the stink bug look.

Here is mine with 850J/863 and 30mm spacers at all 4 corners.

Looks like I have the stink bug but it is very minimal. Had I not put in the spacers in the rear it would sit totally level. Also this picture the LC is facing down hill slightly.

 

[wiynwiyn]

You dont need the 863J springs. If you do you still might get the stink bug look.

Here is mine with 850J/863 and 30mm spacers at all 4 corners.


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Looks like I have the stink bug but it is very minimal. Had I not put in the spacers in the rear it would sit totally level. Also this picture the LC is facing down hill slightly.

Thanks for the great tips. Car looks good man. Im in process of removing the engine, tranny and transfer case. I will probably start a new post since won’t want to clutter this page. Been reading on many others swap. It’s so exciting to finally getting on this swap. Been living in Vietnam for 3 years, so I can only dream to work on it.

 

[bart0]

What's the source for that intake pipe that connects the throttle body to the MAF?

Hey mate. Sorry for the delay. I’m a newb with auto mechanics (bought this 80 with conversion already in and working). Can you circle the intake pipe your referencing in the pic above?