I have a 77 FJ40 that hasn’t been driven (or started), since 2007. I am bringing the little beast back to life.
Converting rear drums to disks (thanks to the help of Steve Cramer aka Posner, and others).
I have a new master cylinder from a 1994 80’s series and a proportioning valve. New brake calipers for up front.
I bought the Cruiser in Arizona in 1993. It’s in very good shape. It came with a Chevy 305 that was installed well. However, it looks old and hasn’t run for 14 years. I’m thinking of my options.
At first, I was all gung ho and dreamy about a 5.7 liter Vortec with mpi. Then I spoke with some people and realized it would cost me about $20k to have one installed. I can tell you right now, that AINT gonna happen.
So I’m thinking of either rebuilding or replacing my 305, or maybe putting in a 350.
I’d like fuel injection whichever way I go.
I have no idea how to evaluate the pros and cons. I need guidance, just like I did with my brakes, and I thank everyone here who helped me with that.
So, what do I do? Keep the 305 or put in a 350. Transmission is stock 4 speed. Everything under the car is stock except I flipped the front springs around, put in power steering from a 78 FJ40, lifted it by about 2.5” or so.
Pros and cons anyone?
Rebuild or replace? If rebuild, what changes should I make? If replace, what should I get?
If I choose a 350, what should I get and where do I get it?
Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge with me. I’ve had 3 FJ55’s (72, 73 and 78), and this is my first FJ40. Love it.
BTW, I took my 71 FJ55 down to the tip of Baja in the summer of 74. All alone. Drove down along the Gulf and back up the Pacific side. That beast never let me down.
The one in my photo was my 78FJ55. Clean as a whistle and less than 70k miles. Sold it for $5500 in 1990. Shouldn’t have done that.
Converting rear drums to disks (thanks to the help of Steve Cramer aka Posner, and others).
I have a new master cylinder from a 1994 80’s series and a proportioning valve. New brake calipers for up front.
I bought the Cruiser in Arizona in 1993. It’s in very good shape. It came with a Chevy 305 that was installed well. However, it looks old and hasn’t run for 14 years. I’m thinking of my options.
At first, I was all gung ho and dreamy about a 5.7 liter Vortec with mpi. Then I spoke with some people and realized it would cost me about $20k to have one installed. I can tell you right now, that AINT gonna happen.
So I’m thinking of either rebuilding or replacing my 305, or maybe putting in a 350.
I’d like fuel injection whichever way I go.
I have no idea how to evaluate the pros and cons. I need guidance, just like I did with my brakes, and I thank everyone here who helped me with that.
So, what do I do? Keep the 305 or put in a 350. Transmission is stock 4 speed. Everything under the car is stock except I flipped the front springs around, put in power steering from a 78 FJ40, lifted it by about 2.5” or so.
Pros and cons anyone?
Rebuild or replace? If rebuild, what changes should I make? If replace, what should I get?
If I choose a 350, what should I get and where do I get it?
Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge with me. I’ve had 3 FJ55’s (72, 73 and 78), and this is my first FJ40. Love it.
BTW, I took my 71 FJ55 down to the tip of Baja in the summer of 74. All alone. Drove down along the Gulf and back up the Pacific side. That beast never let me down.
The one in my photo was my 78FJ55. Clean as a whistle and less than 70k miles. Sold it for $5500 in 1990. Shouldn’t have done that.