Bean! My FJ60 build and adventure (6 Viewers)

[wardharris]

Awesome thread, truck and dog.

Tor did my 5.3 wagon swap and it was the best thing I ever did.

Subscribed forever

PS I live on Whidbey Island if you ever need a private camping ground, easy fishing or long-term storage for your rig (barn/warehouse on property).

 

[drillduty]

Anxiously awaiting more of your adventures!

 

[pandasfj]

Hey..nice to know your trip went well. I dig your rig and excited to see you getting that erod put in. Just let Tor know that white 62 is getting anxious for an erod as well ....hahaha

 

[knewjax]

@The Machinist @theron what is his instagram name? I want to follow! Awesome post.

 

[Farz]

This thing is absolutely stunning!

 

[theron]

V8! She's here! Brand new Chevy 5.3L e-rod LC9





New 4L65E transmission going in with the rebuilt stock Toyota transfer case



Tor wheeling the engine out to install the last few accessories



Bolting on the starter

 

[theron]

New wiring harness



The kit from Chevy comes with 2 catalytic converters, 2 O2 sensors for each side now



Pulled out the old cooling system



And the new Champion radiator



Very pumped on the Lokar shifter! Thing is real pretty

 

[theron]

New motor mounts welded and painted on the frame



Engine side mounts Tor fabricated, still needing their final welds







There also was some weird guy at the shop today? He was power washing someones engine...dunno

 

[WHG423]

Man, my dreams will be filled with possibilities as I slumber. This setup will be amazing!

 

[cruisermatt]

Why not an NV4500 or H55f/ranger?

 

[mongoose2231]

Pure awesomeness, holy crap, me wishes to be tripping like that !

 

[drillduty]

Lokar shifter is sweet...is this your number #1 choice with the GM repower?

 

[dbleon]

This is AWESOME!!!!

Ps. Think twice about the K&N cold air intake... they tend to eat MAF sensors for lunch and poor filteration of fine dust.

 

[theron]

Why not an NV4500 or H55f/ranger?

I've had an H55F in my truck for awhile now and I do like the idea of keeping that slice of Toyota in my truck, but after wheeling with my buddies FJ62 I'm def looking forward to easier drivability and not shifting all the time....but both those transmissions are great! A bunch of folks use 'em

 

[theron]

Lokar shifter is sweet...is this your number #1 choice with the GM repower?

The shifter is a recommendation from Tor, I love how it looks, quality seems top shelf. Will let ya know how it works out when I start using it!

 

[theron]

This is AWESOME!!!!

Ps. Think twice about the K&N cold air intake... they tend to eat MAF sensors for lunch and poor filteration of fine dust.

Have ya come across a better option than the K&N?

 

[dbleon]

Lokar shifter is great you'll love it.

The fj62 air canister and custom intake seems to be the best way to get clean air into the engine.

I have a GM air filter housing and intake tube that works but it BARELY fits and it takes up the space i need to run dual batteries. So I'll be going the the 62 housing soon.

 

[Major Nelson]

The shifter is a recommendation from Tor, I love how it looks, quality seems top shelf. Will let ya know how it works out when I start using it!

Theron, make sure Tor gives me credit for the Lokar shifter....mine was the first one he put in.

 

[theron]

Bolting on the engine side motor mounts and plugging in the wiring harness today





Forklifting the new engine in! Getting v pumped, can't wait to drive her







Some delicate forklift control by Tor





Checking the drivers side motor mount bolt



Bolt through! Not tightened yet



Boom! She's sitting!

 

[dirtEJohnson]

That is just plain sexy.