Beautiful wheels! It must be so nice to get most of the parts before they're needed. I love these FJ's

Finally !!!!
 

Man this this is tiny and awesome !!!
I am so impressed with the quality and the components

Time to crack here open

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psrg9xchcg.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pswyeeswta.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psl6mavt5c.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psczdiwr5y.jpg

Nice! What’s the difference in weight from the original engine?

Stats
 

Thanks Wayne ..

So here is the comparison between the R2.8 and the Toyota 2F

New R2.8 is 150 lbs lighter and has 66 lb-ft more torque and 30 more HP (for now ...) Rumour is Cummins will soon have a programming update for 300 lb-ft

R2.8 Turbo Diesel Specs
Displacement: 2.8 L (171 cu in) Bore: 94 mm (3.70 in) Cylinders: 4 Stroke: 100 mm (3.94 in) Aspiration: Turbocharged & Aftercooled Compression Ratio: 16.9:1 Torque: 267 lb-ft @1500-3000 RPM* Fuel System: Bosch Electronic Horsepower: 161 hp @ 3600* Engine Weight: 503 lbs Dimensions: 28.3 in (H) x 25 in (W) x 25.1 in (D)

Toyota
2F
Weight 651 Lbs
Overview
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 1975-1988
Layout
Configuration I6
Displacement 4.2 L (4230 cc)
Cylinder bore 94 mm (3.7 in)
Piston stroke 102 mm (4.0 in)
Compression ratio 7.8:1
Combustion
Fuel system Carbureted
Fuel type Gasoline
Output
Power output 101 kW (135 hp)
Torque output 271 N·m (200 ft·lb)

Update on the rest
 

Ok, back to the 73' LS

Down to bare chassis

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psyowtbtgm.jpg

Full tear down of diffs, all new seals/bearings on the way ... including some 'nice' new brakes. Everything is getting sand blasted and base/cleared black

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psgn97stpr.jpg

Doing a 60/80 series Box conversion ... supposedly give the best driving/steering feel

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psmc4bek18.jpg

Tore down the NV4500 for a full rebuild and repaint

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psrkaasnjn.jpg

I figured the motor weight would be close, but I didn't think the new one would be lighter. Seeing the HP/TQ on the 2F it's amazing the power the Land Cruiser has. My 72 with almost 200,000 on it could tear down buildings, the snow would be rolling over the hood and it kept going.

The steering on the newer ones like your were much improver over the early one after they removed the steering pivot point on the front frame. Is it a leather gasket on the front steering knuckle on the diff?
Both are going to be great builds.

this is going to be one sweet FJ! watching this one for sure!:popcorn2:

I absolutely love this build !!

Keep the pics coming.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sheck44 I can't believe you waited more than a month to open that crate! I realize you said it initially wasn't at your place but crate engines don't show up for me every day. I would have had greasy paw prints and drool all over it from day one even if I had to leave work early to do it!

You have far more self control than I do. Do fresh chocolate chip cookies go bad at your house too? :mock:

LOL ... Not a chance !!!

Ok, off to Buffalo tomorrow to pick up all the Axel/diff parts and some other cool stuff. We should have a roller then in no time at which point we can install the drivetrain

Pics coming

Steve