fj60 project "NEED MORE POWER"

[orangefj45]

i started this project for a customer a couple of weeks ago. the 2F was getting tired so instead of rebuilding or replacing it. we decided to go with something a little more "up-to-date".
so out came the 2f and the frame rails got cleaned up ready for something new.

 

[orangefj45]

we settled on a 5.3 vortec from a 2007 tahoe. this should fit the bill. along with the engine we're going to run the 4l65e transmission and the stock split case via an AA adapter.
the engine will be supported by a set of FcFabrication custom engine mounts because we need them to last and not sag out or split like some of the "over the counter mounts" out there.
the transmission and t-case will also receive a custom Fc mount/skid plate.

here's a pic of the engine roughly where it's going to end up.

 

[orangefj45]

well, that just was'nt enough power. so i did some tinkering today.

 

[orangefj45]

that outta do it, should'nt it?!

i still need to button up a few loose ends on the magnacharger itself. then i'll need to lower the engine some more in the chassis to get the proper hood clearance. to do so i have an oil pan and pickup from a camaro to gain some more pan to front diff clearance.

georg @ valley hybrids

 

[brokenparts]

drool...

 

[Richmond]

drool...

I give that a 2x. How's the hood clearance on that blower?

 

[wngrog]

Holy s***. That is classic!!! A blower on a FJ60. Racing saddle on a jackass??

 

[Elbert]

what do these engine mounts look like you are referring to?

 

[jesterb]

Racing saddle on a jackass??

Basketball shoes on you?

 

[orangefj45]

what do these engine mounts look like you are referring to?

check out post #218 here:

finally building my 55! - Page 9 - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board


this engine's gonna put out well over 400hp so we're going to need some solid mounts. son's will do the job.

georg @ valley hybrids

 

[orangefj45]

Holy s***. That is classic!!! A blower on a FJ60. Racing saddle on a jackass??

that's funnay. my wife used to "practice" for her barrel races by riding a wild, unbroken jackass bareback and holding on to his main ( sp?! ) to get better at balancing.

and why yes, every 60 outa have a blower on it! that way they can actually join the rest of the world in the passing lane.

 

[orangefj45]

I give that a 2x. How's the hood clearance on that blower?

could be better but i've seen worse with the 4BTs. the engine will move back and down some more. in order to get this done i will change the oil-pan and the ps pump since it's getting awful close to the ps box. so we're opting for a tc style pump with the remote reservoir.

when it's all said and done, the hood will close the way it's siupposed to. no blower scoop here.......

georg @ valley hybrids

 

[cruiserjunktion]

oh snap


I thought this was another just another chebby build, until I saw that HUFFER.....

 

[cruiser88]

jebus......

 

[orangefj45]

oh snap


I thought this was another just another chebby build, until I saw that HUFFER.....

haha, did'nt take me long to say "sure we can do that" when the customer approached me with the build plans. best part is that this will be smog legal in CA. can't wait to go for the first test drive in this rig.

 

[Mace]

Custom 9" rear?

Funny, I was actually wondering if that was Grog's Blue rig before he posted up

 

[Richmond]

And I thought I was going to see a 60 with a 2" cowl. Oh well, guess I'm going to have to wait on that one. How many lbs is that thing going to blow? And have you completely rebuilt everything in back of it? I can see a twisted drive shaft or a broken axle in that thing's future.

 

[orangefj45]

Custom 9" rear?

Funny, I was actually wondering if that was Grog's Blue rig before he posted up

nope, stock for now. we'll see if and what breaks but the owner is a pretty sensible guy. i know, the blower might contradict that statement but he's not a 19 year old throttle jockey.

 

[klinetime574]

Dude this is gonna be sick!

Keep us updated.

 

[orangefj45]

And I thought I was going to see a 60 with a 2" cowl. Oh well, guess I'm going to have to wait on that one. How many lbs is that thing going to blow? And have you completely rebuilt everything in back of it? I can see a twisted drive shaft or a broken axle in that thing's future.

i've seen a 60 with a 2" cowl/scoop and it looked like crap.

the engine and trans combo have less than 15k miles on them. the trans will be checked out extremely thoroughly when we go to replace the output shaft. the t-case will be completely rebuilt. i'm a little concerned about the rear axle shafts but we'll most-likely end up running a set of polys in there to prevent finding them to be the weak link in other ways.
i also plan on running a track-bar to prevent axle wrap and possible pinion breakage.

georg