Builds Going to the Dark side 60 Build (1 Viewer)

[landcrusher909]

Well the Ol 2F spun a rod bearing and since I have all this Chevy stuff laying around I figured its time to make the change. Early 350 4 bolt main, Built turbo350 Right now we are in the stages of cleaning everything up. Plan is new gaskets, seals and paint. This is going to be a slow process I will post updates as we go. In advance I gotta Thank Georg @orangefj45 and Bob @brooksfj60 and our other local Cruiser brother's Matt and Olen. Should be a good time LOL

 

[gregnash]

Nice! Should be an interesting build. Plans to keep the original carb or will you be going TBI or one of the new EFI units from Howell/Holley/FiTech?

 

[landcrusher909]

Nice! Should be an interesting build. Plans to keep the original carb or will you be going TBI or one of the new EFI units from Howell/Holley/FiTech?

For now just the original carb. Keep this build on a tight budget LOL

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Rob hello! Well we all know you can do it. Will be watching.
Felicity

 

[Mace]

Wait, what???

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

How many miles when you spun that bearing?

 

[lcwizard]

...So this won't be registered in Cal?... Even in Az the motor/ emissions have to be the same or a newer production.
I thought Cal was tougher

 

[landcrusher909]

How many miles when you spun that bearing?

Had to say, It was from another parts 60 I had. As far as smog goes I'll figure something out LOL

 

[cruisermatt]

You should ditch that th350, you want overdrive

 

[vipergrhd]

Do you have biennial inspection in your county Rob? @lcwizard have a good point, the engine should be newer from what I can remember.
Good luck on the swap and keep us posted and pics.

 

[Dynosoar]

For all the work its going to take, just do a LS engine. It is a better engine in every way. At the very least do a TBI engine with a 700r4. An old carbed 350 and three speed wll cause you to not want to drive the 60 very often.
Dyno

 

[landcrusher909]

Thanks guys for all the suggestions. Just a low key swap. Here's the thing I have all the parts The only thing I'm putting money out for are gaskets, seals and a rebuild kit for the Turbo 350. Everything I own is old school. From our FJ45 to my 40's I am OK with this.

 

[whitey45]

Rob, let me know if you want to wake up that 350!

 

[cruisermatt]

You can even run an LS on a carb if you’re scared of wiring. But I agree with the others, LS is better in every way. You don’t have to spend crazy money on a crate motor.

 

[landcrusher909]

You can even run an LS on a carb if you’re scared of wiring. But I agree with the others, LS is better in every way. You don’t have to spend crazy money on a crate motor.

It's not the wiring Matt. Like i said I have everything already here. I happy with my choice Heck 20 years ago this was a great upgrade. And some of those rigs are still running strong.

 

[whitey45]

Funny how everyone is stuck on the must have an ls? Standard sbc has been working just fine since 1955! Easy, cheap, dependable, and far better to motivate a 60, than a smog laden anemic 2f that can barely merge with traffic!

 

[erse]

Well the Ol 2F spun a rod bearing and since I have all this Chevy stuff laying around I figured its time to make the change. Early 350 4 bolt main, Built turbo350 Right now we are in the stages of cleaning everything up. Plan is new gaskets, seals and paint. This is going to be a slow process I will post updates as we go. In advance I gotta Thank Georg @orangefj45 and Bob @brooksfj60 and our other local Cruiser brother's Matt and Olen. Should be a good time LOL

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Well you already have the chevy door mirrors you may as well keep going

 

[landcrusher909]

Picked up the transmission today. New torque converter heavy duty rebuild kit installed. This Friday were going to start on the motor. New gaskets, seals and a fresh paint job

 

[landcrusher909]

Found some free time this week to start cleaning up the motor. I picked this up a few years ago from another Mud member in Las Vegas.The red truck motor I was planning on using had some issues Lucky I had a spare New gaskets and seals. Color to match the 60.Tomorrow were going to start pulling the 2F

 

[Cruzerman]

Putting in an engine older than the vehicle is crazy in California. And so is saying "I'll figure something out". I don't know the California rules, but I think not only won't you be able to pass smog, you won't be able to sell it either. JMHO.