Will it work? Engine From 1994 LC to a 96 LX450

[Bimmerista]

Gents,

I'm seeking a motor for my 1996 LX 450 due to a bottom end rod knock. Unfortunately, slim pickens in the marketplace when it comes to engines. However, there is a guy semi-local to me that has a 1994 Land Cruiser for sale & I'd like to know if (for the most part) the engine from a 94 LC will work in my 96 LX 450?

Obviously, the LC is a OBD-I & my LX 450 is OBD-II, but I'd like to know what other hang-ups are there in the engine swap process.

If you're in the DFW, Texas area & have a strong motor for my 96 LX that you're interested in selling, please ping me.

 

[dallen341]

94 lacks crank position sensor (can add by swapping oil pan if I recall) and harness different. Throttle body electrical connections may differ but I don’t really know.

I’ve seen the topic discussed in the past so I know the info is out there.

Good luck

 

[BILT4ME]

Yes.

@arcteryx

 

[Tools R Us]

The long block will work, but lots of stuff has to be changed, even the timing chain needs to come off.

 

[shocktower]

You will need to swap out several things because your 96 is a OBD2 and the 94 is an OBD1 you can get a new long block from Toyota for $4500, and I would go that route instead of a used motor

 

[-Spike-]

Gents,

I'm seeking a motor for my 1996 LX 450 due to a bottom end rod knock. Unfortunately, slim pickens in the marketplace when it comes to engines. However, there is a guy semi-local to me that has a 1994 Land Cruiser for sale & I'd like to know if (for the most part) the engine from a 94 LC will work in my 96 LX 450?

Obviously, the LC is a OBD-I & my LX 450 is OBD-II, but I'd like to know what other hang-ups are there in the engine swap process.

If you're in the DFW, Texas area & have a strong motor for my 96 LX that you're interested in selling, please ping me.

A local bought a truck with a knock from another local. He told me he fixed it for a few hundred bucks, without pulling the engine. Replaced the crank bearings or connecting rod bearings or something, I don't remember the details. You might want to look into that.

 

[Bimmerista]

Thanks for the replies. I'll use this knowledge to go-forth in my endeavor on this topic.