V8 in a FJ60

[Lazario]

Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum, I have FJ 60 with a 3F engine running on petrol and LPG, I would like to upgrade to a V8, does anyone have some suggestions on what would fit and what would be good, I was thinking maybe a 350 chev, I would like to go efi but don't know if there is anything like this available. Any help would be great.

[Wambat]

if you want to look at crate motors most common place ive seen them advertises is in street machines mag, that will give you a little info and defiantly some one to ring up and ask some questions too. other than that take the question to a mechanic, they can tell you where and what you need and how much wit would cost to find an injected 350.

[ronno88]

from my past expieriences i wouldnt bother doing another old v8 conversion they always blow out of budget.
An injected 350 wouldnt cost much but for a little more you can buy a complete injected 6 litre out of a commod for around the $3500 mark, which will make alot more power to.
Depending on how much you want to spend thats the way id be going.

[richardsc]

im about to drop a 302 clevo into my hj 60,just waiting on the engine mounts,i bought the complete conversion kit,gear box and engine cheap,might upgrade to a 351 down the track,but will see how the 302 goes for now,350 chevs are common in 60 series cruisers,as are injected 5 litre commadore motors,good luck with your choice,theres alot of options for you

[Lazario]

thanks for all your feedback guys, I think I will speak to a mechanic. I guess the main issue would be adapting the gearbox to the engine, what else would I have to look out for? I don't think space would be an issue.

[ronno88]

have fun dealing with the company who you buy the conversion off when it doesnt fit proply. They are all the same.

[strom80]

I second that

[Lazario]

Noted, thanks