manual 62?

[erickyboyroy]

im thinking about converting my 62 from auto to manual. do you think its worth it?

 

[mtb_rider]

I have dreams of doing this swap when my auto ever goes out. Toyota builds an excellent auto trans, but putting a manual into a 62 with the 4.11's in the thirds, would give so much more "power". Plus sticks are plain fun to drive!

 

[GulfShoresFJ60]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=81038&highlight=H55f
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=47416&highlight=H55f
Here are two threads, one has actual costs and the other has opinions on if the swap is worth it.

 

[ssgoods]

I think it would be worth it and a bit of work.

 

[Godwin]

I like the manuals so I think it would be worth. If you make the swap go with a new H55F.

 

[Aseif007]

I've got a 3FE in my FJ-60 with an H55 and I recommend it. I love the control you have over the motor, unlike the A440F. The swap would be worth it IMHO.

 

[Buffalo]

Did the FJ62s in USA only ever come in Auto then..? Ours is an early Aus 62 (crossover model still with round headlights etc) but it has the 5 speed and 3FE as standard. Its a nice combination although low geared still. It would be an improvement over the 4 speed, but i have never driven an auto so i couldn't comment there.

~PHIL

 

[Godwin]

Yeah, in the US all 3FE (fuel injected) + auto tranny.

I swapped a 3FE into a FJ60 and retained the 4 speed and this is a nice combination but the 5 speed would be better.

 

[lowtideride]

Yeah, in the US all 3FE (fuel injected) + auto tranny.

I swapped a 3FE into a FJ60 and retained the 4 speed and this is a nice combination but the 5 speed would be better.

I am in the process of gathering parts for this for my rig....How much of the 62 wiring harness did you use?

Thanks,
-Al

 

[Godwin]

I am in the process of gathering parts for this for my rig....How much of the 62 wiring harness did you use?

Thanks,
-Al

All of it, but I think you could tease out just the subharness for the EFI, ECU, and engine related stuff and wire that in. Since I had the whole FJ62 harness on hand it seemed like the easiest thing, at least for me, was to swap out the 60 harness and implant the 62 harness.

 

[mkaustin]

I have an '89 FJ62 w/ an H42 right now. I love the change.
I was never fond of the performance (really the lack of performance) from the A440. The 4-speed works great. A 5-speed will really rock.
To switch from the A440 to the H55F you will need to snag a lot of parts from a later FJ60. Pedal assembly, bell-housing, flywheel, drive-shifts will work too. The 3FE crank is already drilled for the pilot bearing.
You should look at the killer skidplate/tranny mount FC-Fabrication made for this conversion.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123117&stc=1&d=1172272931

I'm planning on getting one of these made for mine after I get the H55F put in.
My gas mileage also went from about 11mpg to 15mpg w/ the 4-speed and 31" tires.
I think you will really like the change if you go through w/ it.

 

[D'Animal]

OrangeFJ45 has master this swap. Contact him through Valley Hybrids in stockton or here on MUD.

 

[orangefj45]

yeah, i just did that conversion for a buddy, dieselbiggot on here. we're both very happy with the results.

more info here:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=125194