Holden v8 mounts in FJ40

[Raymond Spackman]

Does anyone have any pictures of engine mount brackets to put a holden V8 into a FJ40. I know i can get them from Marks Addaptors or Castlemain Rod Shop but at $180 I was going to try & make a set. Any help with this is greatly appreciated THANKS

[mudtoy]

what are you going to do for the tranny? If it's an auto you will need a transfer adaptor, otherwise you will need a bellhousing adaptor for the yota box.
If you already have either of these then bolt it all together, lower the sucker in and measure where your mounts need to be.
Most of the conversion kits use either the standard engine mounts or the respective V8 ones, so either will do or just adapt anything that is strong enough and readily available.
Also, many kits require you to slice the original mounting brackets of the chassis...but it won't take much to work out once the motor is tentatively in place.

[Raymond Spackman]

I will be running a turbo 350 auto. I already have the transfer adaption & a plate to put holden motor on chev box. But I do need a new case for the auto (It has a broken bellhousing)

[mudtoy]

Power steering and front disc brakes?...if not already then do 'em while the motor is out...if you have the time and resources.
Getting rid of the factory steering box will give heaps of clearance for the exhaust on the drivers side, especially if you are going for extractors (tri 'Y' would be best).

[Raymond Spackman]

I already have 40 series power steer & disc brakes. I am only running 32" tyres so hopefully it will be ok. I dont know what exhaust I will use yet.

[2car]

Do a search on pirate4x4.com and look at how the yanks put SBCs into 40s. Should give you heaps of ideas.