Engine/Trans/Transfer case suggestions (1 Viewer)

[cruzersoul]

I have a 66 FJ40 and I want to swap out my drive train completely. I am looking for a good combination Engine/Trans/Transfer case. I want to spend around 4-5k on the drive train and would really appreciate suggestions and opinions on what I should go with. I would mostly be using the vehicle as a daily driver/ weekend mudder. I would also like to know problems that anyone has encountered while doing this kind of swap and if there is anyone around Lafayette Louisiana that would possibly help me out .

Thanks
Cruzersoul

 

[alkarich]

Try contacting your local TLCA chapter. As for the swap I really like the stock drivetrain from a later 40 (2F, 4sp, disc brake front). Relatively straight forward swap. Plus retains the character of the rig.

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[FJ40Jim]

81-87 2F engine.
81-83 H41 4spd.
Split case w/ USA gears.
3.70 diffs.

81-later frt disc brake swap.
Some kinda rear axle disc parking brake setup.

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

Sorry Jim - no disrespect, but I gotta disagree with you on this one.

He mentioned using the rig as a daily driver and a weekend mudder.

For all-around driveability a fuel injected engine and auto trans would be nice. Since he is willing to spend $5K a GM Vortec 5.3L with like a 700R4 and a 3.0 Orion would be pretty sweet.

Just a thought . . . . . .

Regards,

Alan

 

[ruthless79]

there are alot of us around the Lafayette area that are willing to help you out the club is good size just drop a line

 

[65swb45]

81-87 2F engine.
81-83 H41 4spd.
Split case w/ USA gears.
3.70 diffs.

81-later frt disc brake swap.
Some kinda rear axle disc parking brake setup.

I completely agree with Jim on this for three reasons:

1. It's a proven combo in the FJ60, which is a DD for MANY people.
2. It's a cheaper, SIMPLER option than a vortec auto conversion, which means...
3. It's MUCH MORE LIKELY TO GET DONE before the owner runs out of steam!

Best

Mark