toyota v6 in an fj62

[slcfj62]

OK. I've seen various engine swaps from a Chevy v8, a diesel, and even a 2F-E, but I haven't seen anyone do a Toyota V6 from a Tacoma or otherwise into an fj60 or 62. The Toyota V6 engines are awesome. They have good power and plenty of pep. So, just out of curiosity, why hasn't anyone done one of those?

 

[Matt60]

if i only had some of that, what ever it is.....

 

[RockDoc]

It's been discussed, unfortunately V6 is too short a term to search. Stepping down in displacement (assuming a smaller V6) and switching to a V configuration leaves you with a higher revving engine with less low end torque... not really a match for a heavy cruiser.

Hopefully someone will recall a thread and post up.

 

[Vicm]

If you mean the 5vz ,
There you go.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/247557-discuss-fj62-5vz-fe-conversion.html
Otherwise ignore.
It was swaped into a 40 , you would have to search.
IMO , not a bad idea, if you can keep the cruiser axles.
Vic

 

[cruiser88]

Why not a 3.4?

 

[Elbert]

Seems to me that if you were going to swap in a V-6, you would want the largest displacement version you could find. While not a toyota a GM 4.3 V-6 might be a reasonable candidate. You need something that makes some power on the bottom end. I think in the long run you would end up spending as much or more money on a V-6 than you would to go with a V-8. Would also have to consider the differences in the bolt pattern on the engine and what kind of drive train you would have to use. A GM 4.3 will work with the same setup a GM 5.7.

 

[brownbear]

if I was to spend all that time putting a gasser engine in other than stock it would just be a MPI 350 chev. It would be the most efficient choice to move a cruiser easily. A smaller v6 would move it fine, but in the long run probably use more fuel doing it than a 350. My T100 had a 3.0 v6 and when loaded heavy used lots of fuel.

My 60 has a 4 cylinder in it. Stock at that. Its a 3.4 litre too. But is a long stroke and diesel. Slow too, but fuel efficient.

 

[krookedpandas]

if I was to spend all that time putting a gasser engine in other than stock it would just be a MPI 350 chev. It would be the most efficient choice to move a cruiser easily. A smaller v6 would move it fine, but in the long run probably use more fuel doing it than a 350. My T100 had a 3.0 v6 and when loaded heavy used lots of fuel.

My 60 has a 4 cylinder in it. Stock at that. Its a 3.4 litre too. But is a long stroke and diesel. Slow too, but fuel efficient.

My brothers 3.Slow gets worse gas millage than my 2f does.

 

[Matt60]

all aside toyota makes a fine engine fitted for the specific rig the V6 that comes w/ your trd Sport wouldn't be worth my time to stick in a 60 all and all... i do have one friend that dose drive a (*ee* thing) and he did have a 5.7 in it at one time and has gone to the 4.3 bow tie for reasons that it has a higher torque @ a lower RPM. w/ the 5.7 would have to rev it to higher to get the power... i would be out now.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

My brothers 3.Slow gets worse gas millage than my 2f does.

Sounds like an abberation to me. Two former FJ40 owners I know reported mileage below 10MPG with the 2F, and my '76 FJ40 got about 9. On the other hand, my 3.slow 4runner got about 15.

If you're going for fuel economy and higher speed (what for?), the 3.4 V-6 could be worth looking at. For longevity and low end grunt, I'd stick with the 3FE or the FZ engine.

 

[Elbert]

If you are looking for gas milage its time to get another vehicle. In my view most any V-6 would be a waste of time and either be too expensive or the end result would not be worth it. I would stay with the I-6 as long as you can and then go with a GM 5.7 or 5.3 or 6.0 V-8.

I thought about trying a 4.3 GM V-6 but decided that I really like a V-8 so...thats what had to go in. The truck needs some torque to push its box shape around. If you ask many of the guys who have V-6's in a full size truck, I think most of them would say they regret it.

A V-6 would be a lot of work for something that I think would really not perform that well.

 

[lehiguy]

If you are looking for gas milage its time to get another vehicle. In my view most any V-6 would be a waste of time and either be too expensive or the end result would not be worth it. I would stay with the I-6 as long as you can and then go with a GM 5.7 or 5.3 or 6.0 V-8.

I thought about trying a 4.3 GM V-6 but decided that I really like a V-8 so...thats what had to go in. The truck needs some torque to push its box shape around. If you ask many of the guys who have V-6's in a full size truck, I think most of them would say they regret it.

A V-6 would be a lot of work for something that I think would really not perform that well.

Not to mention the fact that adapting a 4.3 takes exactly the same parts and effort as putting in a V8. So why do it? My 350 has ALWAYS used less fuel than the 2F it replaced in both of its forms, carbed and injected, and puts twice the power to the ground. And if the day comes that I blow it up? Big deal, parts are everywhere and they are as cheap as cheap gets.