fj60 project "NEED MORE POWER"

[Moby]

the axles are stronger than you'd think..........


https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/382930-vortec-swap-easy-way.html


basically the same axle.

I'm going to guess that a 5.3 and a small blower has got to be at least 100 ft\lbs more than that 5.7, right? Maybe close to 400 ft\lbs? How about the split case, any concerns there?

 

[orangefj45]

valid question. i think the split case is up to the task. i have one in my vortec'd 80 behind the 4L60E. the conversion was done 60k miles ago. i dd the cruiser but it does'nt get to wheel much. one place i do take it off road is pismo and i'm NOT kind to it there. lots of fun in 2wd and it sees redline more than occasionally. so far, so good.

 

[rover67]

The split case (small idler shaft) on my 60 (5.3 Vortec) has been fine for the 70k miles my swap has been done also. I have rebuilt it a few times due to silly stuff happening like needing to replace the t-case tranny seal, and wrecking it, but it has been fine otherwise. I've never seen anything wrong with it. I too have not been kind to it. LOTS of hard driving, lots of bouncing off of redline in the desert, snow, dry pavement, wet pavement, and Drag races from lights. I even went through a phase where It was fun to do burn outs with the 35's, but the clutch didn't really like it so it kinda quit grabbing that well after a while. It still grabs great, just not quite like it did. Anyways, the T-Case (and H55 for that matter) has held up pretty well.

 

[Moby]

Great data, thanks guys! The reason that I ask is that the 5.3 + blower is probably right around the crank torque of the 6.2 erod motor (the LS3/L99). Although expensive, that package is very tempting from a completeness and smog perspective (and easy of installation, I just finished reading the install guide, which is pretty complete). I was just interested if the split case and axles would survive behind that. Sounds like it isn't out of the question.

 

[orangefj45]

the erod would be a sweet setup, but imho, there's such a thing as too much power. a standard 5.3 works out really well in a 60.

that having been said, the erod isn't cheap at $8k, but you do get a lot with it, including a factory warranty and everything is brand new.

i'd leave that one for a hot-rod, not a wheeler.

georg

 

[Moby]

A 5.3 erod is in the pipeline. It is listed on the erod site but doesn't have an gmpp number yet...

 

[Str8Razor]

Any updates?????? Can we get some video???

 

[Ducks]

Cool Beans!

Chad

 

[orangefj45]

it's up and running, still needs a little tweaking but at this point it's been reliable and very driveable.

had to put a new fan clutch in. luckily we still have enough room even with the tight engine compartment. changing the clutch took all of ten minutes.

hoping to take it to the ref in about ten days after i get the last electrical issue figured out and some more time on it.

georg

 

[alaska60]

IM A BIT LATE ON THIS ONE BUT.....HOLY CRAP THAT IS A COOL OPTION...BLOWER!!!!

I am presently swaping a 5.3 and looking for a ranger torque spiltter to put in front of the toyota tranny making it an easy conversion and allowing for a h55f in the future.
That rig looks great!

 

[orangefj45]

well, the rig finally went home to it's rightful owner. i just talked to him and the maiden voyage was a trip to yosemite natinal park. so far, so good and he's happy with it. that's what counts. i'm sure he'll be posting pics since he's a member on here.

thanks again peter!!!!!

georg @ valley hybrids

 

[FFPMFJ60]

Could you PM me the cost of this conversion? I have a Vortex 5.3 LS1 off a 2004 Silverado motor. I looking for assistance on mounts and installation of the motor.