Has anyone swapped a 71 Detroit Diesel in a 40? (1 Viewer)

[Broganbms]

Just wondering.

 

[AussieHJCruza]

It's a lot of weight over the front axle, what model are you thinking? I've often thought a 6V53 would be nice in an F100 or something like that but dunno if a 40 has got the space for that. You might fit a 4-71 in

 

[Broganbms]

It's a lot of weight over the front axle, what model are you thinking? I've often thought a 6V53 would be nice in an F100 or something like that but dunno if a 40 has got the space for that. You might fit a 4-71 in

Oh I don’t know. I just saw a Detroit swapped C-20 on YouTube and thought man that would be cool in a FJ-40 or 45. A 53 would most likely be easier. That is if it could fit in the engine bay.

 

[zebrabeefj40]

3-53 in an FJ40... These photos are from a for sale ad a friend sent me. I know nothing about the truck in the photos other than what can be seen in the photos.

Nick

 

[zebrabeefj40]

More pics of the same truck...

 

[1969FJ]

It is interesting that over the years so many swaps have been done to the FJ40. I remember having a catalog years ago from Advance Adapters. It included a bunch of engine possibilities into an FJ40. But, in 2020 if I ever was to swap an engine into my FJ40, it would be the Cummins 2.8. Huge support from Cummins and a great engine for the size of the FJ40.

 

[Broganbms]

3-53 in an FJ40... These photos are from a for sale ad a friend sent me. I know nothing about the truck in the photos other than what can be seen in the photos.

Nick

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Coolest thing I’ve seen all week! Still for sale? haha

 

[69LC]

I've never seen a hood with a lift before. That was kinda hard to look at...