calamaridog
Expedition Leader
FJ80 body and frame with a 2UZFE (4.7L petrol V8) and H151F (5 spd manual) conversion.
Or just drop the same thing it the FJ55.
Or just drop the same thing it the FJ55.
Not your typical 80 ?, manual tranny involved...
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calamaridog
Expedition Leader
pskhaat said:Love to see it but you could by a 'Mog for the $ I would bet
FJ80 with a good body = cheap
low mile used 2UZFE and transfercase = cheap
Aussie supplied 5spd = expensive
Then of course, the labor:yikes: That would be the real kicker.
calamaridog
Expedition Leader
ChuckB said:
I know. I think I just built my next truck in my mind...
24HOURSOFNEVADA
Expedition Leader
ChuckB said:
We've all got the same sickness. I'm on ride number 3 (In my head) Troopy, 55, 60. It just keeps going and going.
sbisig
New member
pskhaat said:
I've been seriously looking into this and found that at a minimum (with approximate measurements), a 2 inch body lift would be required (possibly a 3 inch) for the 2F block under the 3FE head and EFI (the 2FE) to fit in the FJ80. Not a big deal, however my ARB bull bar doesn't fit very well (at least if I want to use the headlamps).
See thread at http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/229572-2fe-conversion.html
Steve
Pskhaat
2005 Expedition Trophy Champion
Hmmm...that doesn't sound too good, and I saw your comments on the hood scoop. My swap I put the 3FE into a 2F truck so didn't run into any clearance issues.sbisig said:
FYI (as you likely already know) the water pump is offset a good amount 3F<->2F so you'll need to modify the shroud.
BUT, as stated on Mud, a correctly cam'd 2F with the 3F-E head (and manual tranny) would make an outstanding off-highway driveline IMO.
Pskhaat
2005 Expedition Trophy Champion
Okay, I am now stooping the to the level of cross-posting, but I have personal interest in seeing how possible this is.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/3509365-post38.html
ExPolleagues, can one of you lucky gals with an FJ80 comment on the question linked above?
http://forum.ih8mud.com/3509365-post38.html
ExPolleagues, can one of you lucky gals with an FJ80 comment on the question linked above?
upcruiser
Perpetual Transient
pskhaat said:
Its a bit too dark out to take an accurate measurement but here's what I can offer. With the hood open and sighting across from one fender top to the other, the engine's highest point is roughly 1/4" higher, which is the top of the intake/airflow meter where it says EFI. Hope that helps a bit.
MoGas
Central Scrutinizer
The way I measure hood clearance when building a car is:
Get some modeling clay or Play Dough and work it until it is very soft.
Make a cone or a few cones about 6 inches tall.
Place the cones in various locations on the highest point(s) of the engine.
Close the hood gently until it latches.
Open the hood.
Measure the new height of the cone(s).
There is your clearance:sombrero:
:Mechanic:
Dave
Get some modeling clay or Play Dough and work it until it is very soft.
Make a cone or a few cones about 6 inches tall.
Place the cones in various locations on the highest point(s) of the engine.
Close the hood gently until it latches.
Open the hood.
Measure the new height of the cone(s).
There is your clearance:sombrero:
:Mechanic:
Dave
Uh, did I miss something?
For the costs people are throwing around, I'd be looking into a half cut Diesel from Japan.
IIRC they put a super awesome diesel HD-FTE engine and stock five speed plus transfer into the 80 chassis. For the cost of harnesses, accesories etc, you could proabaly source a half cut HZJ81 that woudl have all of the electronics and accessories you would need. Also, everything is sure to fit!
You get a few other cool benefits like a 24v starting system and native 12v everything else.
With fuel costs where they are it makes sense.
Maybe I didn't read deeply enough (I have to admit I did just scan) but if you're not against diesel then it's a no brainer as a SBC that will last 100K miles vs a Toyota that will triple that at least and cost less in fuel in the meantime...
For the costs people are throwing around, I'd be looking into a half cut Diesel from Japan.
IIRC they put a super awesome diesel HD-FTE engine and stock five speed plus transfer into the 80 chassis. For the cost of harnesses, accesories etc, you could proabaly source a half cut HZJ81 that woudl have all of the electronics and accessories you would need. Also, everything is sure to fit!
You get a few other cool benefits like a 24v starting system and native 12v everything else.
With fuel costs where they are it makes sense.
Maybe I didn't read deeply enough (I have to admit I did just scan) but if you're not against diesel then it's a no brainer as a SBC that will last 100K miles vs a Toyota that will triple that at least and cost less in fuel in the meantime...