From what I’ve heard the driveshaft won’t clear the case of the 4L80
How much Horsepower Can a Fj60 Handle?
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From what I’ve heard the driveshaft won’t clear the case of the 4L80
80 series guys do it by running a thinner shaft. But I'm not sure that would work on a 60. A nv4500 would also hold up if u want a manual transmission.
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A stock TH400 or 4l80 will have no problems behind that
th350 will get shredded just like a 60e
th350 will get shredded just like a 60e
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Depends on who you talk to...
Not planning on dogging it too much. Pretty set on using the H42 and Marks adapter. Ive got two of them with t cases and I just rebuilt one of the t cases that’s on the back of a low mileage trans. I think it’ll be fine as long as I exercise some mechanical sympathy. I may take this LS out of the 60, replace it with a 5.3 and put the stroker in something else later. I’ve always wanted to build a monster LS and put it in a light car but I can’t have two projects right now and there’s no way I’m selling my 60.
I hate my H42 behind a Marks adapter fwiw. Id shoot for a 5 speed.
Sell it to me and swap in an nv4500
well thats incredibly tempting...
Trying to build the fastest FJ62 in the US.
I think a 650ish hp 398 LS stroker will get me there
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What cam, heads, intake? Fuel system? looks like you went on Ls1tech and just bought everything you saw in the first three build threads. 650whp NA? Good luck
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650? not being all that versed in every thing ls, that's going to be one rowdy mofo if you're looking to do it na. post up a video doing a 4wheel burn out when it's together 
good lookin' beast by the way
good lookin' beast by the way
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You might want to upgrade to an 80 front suspension swap to be able to drive it like you stole it....
Tommy
Agreed with above statement. I've built a few LS motors and they can put out great hp numbers... they are great motors dont get me wrong, and Im not trying to diminish Totheredline's goals but fastest fj60 is a strange goal, let alone chasing a number like 650 wheel with NA and 4wd. The blueprint 6L in my truck on the dyno last year barely cleared 400 and I am definitely overpowering the chassis.
So, I really wanted a Nova, and Ive always wanted to build a nasty LS.... but I can’t buy a nova project before I finish my 60, and I won’t sell my 60 to get a nova. YES. It will absolutely overpower the chassis, but I can break the engine in while it’s in the 60. Then after next deployment I can swap in a 4.8 or 5.3 and put the 398 in a nova.
It will definitively be very different while it’s in the truck. I’ll be afraid to get on it though. I’m sure this engine will have the potential to break Toyota driveline components.
Engine specs are as follows.
4.030 bore LQ9 block
K1 3.900in crank
Callie’s 6.125 rods
JE 11:1 pistons
Melling HV oil pump
Summit baffled oil pan
LS3 heads with Manley titanium valves
BTR .650 lift springs with titanium retainers
BTR 11/32 push rods
Morel link bar lifters
Comp 277LRR H13 cam
ARP LS1 fastener kit
Will be running an LY6 intake and Holley HP efi.
Went with a slightly shorter stroke than most go with and I’ll spin it to 6500rpm. Even with a fairly aggressive cam it’ll make PLENTY of torque to move my 60.
I mean, it’s not much different from a big block chevelle if you think about it.
Both don’t steer or brake
Both weigh about the same
Both have 4 speeds.
Why not have a muscle cruiser?
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Here’s some more pictures of the engine.
Also have the interior stripped.
I’ve got plenty of work to do while quarantined.
Also have the interior stripped.
I’ve got plenty of work to do while quarantined.
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Might want to consider a different oil pan for the swap or make sure the one you are considering using will work and not hit
Nope, it’s currently a VA antique and will be registered in Florida when it’s back on the road. Catalytic converters and smog pumps belong in the trash. Or on my eBay account where I can sell them to chumps in Cali.
I SHOULD be okay with this pan but we’ll see. I’ve got ome heavies all round so that’ll help. I’m going to bolt the driveline together with the engine on a crane and transmission on its mounts and see how everything is. The Ls is shorter than the 2f so idk how it wouldn’t fit.
