Engine lowdown

[Thanatoz]

I'm pretty sure it had more to do with keeping the total "package" small enough to fit into the smaller Taco and 120series vehicles.

Those bastards...get your own V8!!!

 

[Jim_Chow]

I'm pretty sure it had more to do with keeping the total "package" small enough to fit into the smaller Taco and 120series vehicles.

You think it was for the 120 series? Weren't the plans for the 100 series finalized in '93-94 while the 120 series launched in '03 maybe '99? Plus the only 120 series w/ the V8 is the GX470; all the overseas ones have the V6, I-4, or I-4 TD.

 

[hoser]

Between the frame rails, the two exhaust manifolds and the V8 engine, I think the simple reason is there just isn't much room to fit a starter to the side. They even had to use the less desirable log style exhaust manifold for space considerations rather than a collector style.

For pics
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=103829

 

[NMuzj100]

You think it was for the 120 series? Weren't the plans for the 100 series finalized in '93-94 while the 120 series launched in '03 maybe '99? Plus the only 120 series w/ the V8 is the GX470; all the overseas ones have the V6, I-4, or I-4 TD.

Yes they planned the newer V8 with the existing 120series in mind. GX470 and 4runner both have the 4.7L and if gas drops some more I expect the FJ will offer it. The GX already suffers a drop in HP from the even less optimal manifolds they have to use on the 120.