J&T's 1985 FJ60 5.7L I-Force 3URFE, AB60F 6 speed build with a mod or two (1 Viewer)

[TRAIL TAILOR]

A good day and to recap:

2021 Tundra 5.7 I-Force, 6 speed and tcase.

Good thing there was a piggie in the shop to get some grease to shoehorn that 5.7 in the 60.

Fit up was awesome; no mods to steering, brake booster cleared, plenty of room for exhaust, custom motor/frame mounts, donor radiator is a perfect fit and will extend the shroud for optimal air flow and protection.

CUSTOM FLIPPED FRONT 80 AXLE IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN FOLLOWING ALONG TO ACCOMMODATE THE TUNDRA DRIVETRAIN.

This is a 100% Toyota build no aftermarket conversion pieces here.

Now to pull it all apart and down to the frame.

Then the rebuild will start.

 

[klip]

So awesome, you must really enjoy your job! Keep up the good work!

 

[DrRock]

Love the Toyota drivetrain approach…. Motec might be able to help with ECU if you decide reprogramming the factory ecu is too much. They have done an ecu for that engine.

Cheers, James

 

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Setting the axle in place and checking clearances. Set the frame at approx. ride height compared to two others in the shop.

Will relocate the oil filter higher up in the engine bay. Its in the the way of the steering and panhard both. Maybe 2" of up travel before it will make contact. Otherwise no issue anywhere else.

Now we can pull the drivetrain and I can start on the coil conversion and make up the relo plates and bungs.

Body will get pulled and over to the paint shop for a complete paint job. Other than 2 little dents and door dings it should go smoothly. No rust repair on the main body at all. Two small windshield weatherstrip areas will get addressed (about 2" in length each)

J

 

[k91]

Sure would be cool if someone were to develop and sell some kind of kit for owners who would be interested in a diy Toyota engine swap like this…..

 

[BurntToast]

Setting the axle in place and checking clearances. Set the frame at approx. ride height compared to two others in the shop.

Will relocate the oil filter higher up in the engine bay. Its in the the way of the steering and panhard both. Maybe 2" of up travel before it will make contact. Otherwise no issue anywhere else.

Now we can pull the drivetrain and I can start on the coil conversion and make up the relo plates and bungs.

Body will get pulled and over to the paint shop for a complete paint job. Other than 2 little dents and door dings it should go smoothly. No rust repair on the main body at all. Two small windshield weatherstrip areas will get addressed (about 2" in length each)

J

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What’s the size/weight/power compared to an equivalent LS?

 

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What’s the size/weight/power compared to an equivalent LS?

LS3 is more powerful 430 to 389 HP
LS3 is lighter 465 to 489 pounds
LS3 is a more compact unit by far. The 5.7 is MASSIVE in comparison.

 

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Sure would be cool if someone were to develop and sell some kind of kit for owners who would be interested in a diy Toyota engine swap like this…..

Depending on how this one goes, I may make a kit later on. I have all the files saved for the motor mounts and transmission crossmemeber.

 

[4runner2FJ60]

Supercharger? Not that it needs it.

 

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Supercharger? Not that it needs it.

Not without a hood modification.

 

[onemanarmy]

PLEASE keep the body as is!

100% sleeper (and job goes much quicker and cheaper)

they are only original once

 

[4runner2FJ60]

I don't think the Magnuson supercharger would need a hood scoop, but certainly more air intake.

 

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I don't think the Magnuson supercharger would need a hood scoop, but certainly more air intake.

Nothing to do with air... would add too much height to motor for the hood to close. I have the motor sit in the lower possible location and still able to remove the AC/Alt if ever needed. Any SC would not allow the hood to close that I have measurements for.

 

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Pulling the body this afternoon.

That's not rust its NORCAL RED CLAY...

J

 

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Body is on paint dolly and headed over to paint.

Jason

 

[Spook50]

Body is on paint dolly and headed over to paint.

Jason

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That clear is doing the same thing mine is, only mine is in FAR worse shape. Gawd I wish I could afford the downtime and materials to just go for it and fix it all

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

PLEASE keep the body as is!

100% sleeper (and job goes much quicker and cheaper)

they are only original once

No such thing as quicker and cheaper in the custom realm of builds.

 

[onemanarmy]

body work takes a long time and is not cheap!

hence this build would be cheaper, quicker and would be a total sleeper.

no rust holes and unique patina? rock it as is!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

body work takes a long time and is not cheap!

hence this build would be cheaper, quicker and would be a total sleeper.

no rust holes and unique patina? rock it as is!

Not what I do

 

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Brought the Hotsy trailer to the shop and steam/powerwashed everything....

Jason
TT