FJ60 Land Cruisers are substantially longer and roomier in the engine compartment than our little buddy and venerable FJ40. This extra length lends itself very nicely to some of the more desirable conversions available for V-8's, by making drive shaft modifications unnecessary in most cases. On this page we list the 4 most popular conversions for the FJ60, and have itemized some of the changes and modifications that will be required for popular Chevy small block V-8 conversions. The four choices for conversions listed below.

All four of the engine conversions can normally be performed without driveshaft modifications. The Chevy motor mount kit can either be bolted or welded into place. On conversions that retain the stock 4-Speed or 5-Speed tranny the original trans mount will be able to be retained in it's stock location. On automatic conversions, the original transmission mount will be relocated under the transfer to transmission adapter housing, and a new transfer shifter mounting bracket is provided. The radiator will be approximately 2" off center of the new V-8 engine position, but should not require relocation, especially if the cooling system is beefed up per our recommendations in the V-8 introduction. The exhaust manifolds should be late model Chevy units, or automatics can use Advance Adapters Slick-Fit Headers with a slight firewall modification on the passenger side.

Popular Conversions

●TYPE 1 - Factory Four or Five Speed Overdrive Transmission/Transfer

The FJ60 just can't get much better than this. Shift levers in the right places, wiring that plugs right in to your OEM harness, use of the OEM transmission mount, skid plate holes line up, etc. The 5-Speed Conversion is virtually identical to the 4-Speed conversion, except it requires a 5-speed transmission/transfer case as found in our Transmission section of this catalog.

●TYPE 2 - TH350 and 700R-4 Automatic Transmissions

These kits are becoming quite popular especially in the 700R-4 overdrive version. Both transmissions utilize similar kits for both installations. The adapter housing for the 700R-4 allows use of the original 4-speed transmission mount on vehicles so equipped. Vehicles pre-1983 will require some drive line modifications. A special linkage bracket for mounting of the transfer case shifter control is furnished with each kit. The output shaft for both the 700R-4 and TH350 use a modified 2WD transmission shaft that will usually require shortening to mate to the new 19 spline coupler. If you select a 700R-4 or TH350 from a 4WD application, you will usually have to change the output shaft to the new shaft furnished with each kit.

●TYPE 3 - Ranger Torque Splitter

The Ranger overdirve is manufactured to fit directly between the original FJ60 4-speed tramsission and a stock Chevy bellhousing. This Ranger 2 speed is 7-1/2" long and will set up a nearly perfect location in the enigne companrtment. This conversion usually requires the use of a short nose high-volume water pump and some minor modifications to the overdrive trasnmission shift control lever. When using this transmission, a regular Chevy bellhousing can be used witht all the Chevy clutch components. Since the original Land Cruiser salve cylinder is re-used, it will be necessary to use the slave cylinder bracket part no. 716287. The clutch fork and the slave cylinder will need to be relocated to the left side of the vehicle. The original transfer case location will be retained with no drive shaft modifications required.

●TYPE 4 - New Venture 4500 5-Speed Overdrive

This unit provides the best of all worlds. An awesome 5.61:1 first gear for off-roading, and a 27% overdrive fifth gear for highway use. This kit is the most expensive option due to the fact an NV-4500 4WD transmission must be purchased to accomplish this, along with several other cusotm parts for proper intallation, but the end result is a vehicle with as if should have come from Toyota. Use of this kit requires a special transmission mount, GM bellhousing with NV-4500 pattern, Chevy V-8 motor mounts, the special 11" clutch assembly and matching flywheel with throw out bearing, slave cylinder bracket, and a custom NV-4500 shifter kit.
 

TYPE 1 - FACTORY FOUR OR FIVE SPEED OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER:

Part No:   712532                  Bellhousing Adapter Kit   
Part No:   716023                  Temperature Sender Bushing  
Part No:   CF165473S           11" Pressure Plate 
Part No:   713124                  V-8 Motor Mount Kit  
Part No:   383735                  11" Clutch Disc 
Part No:   700120                 168 Tooth Flywheel 

TYPE 2 - TH350 and 700R-4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION KITS

Part No:   50-8903                 Kit for 700R-4 to 19 Spline Transfer Case 
Part No:   50-7401                 Kit for TH350 to 19 Spline Transfer Case  
Part No:   713124                  V-8 Motor Mount Kit  
Part No:   716023                  Temperature Sender Bushing  

TYPE 3 - RANGER TORQUE SPLITTER

Part No:   760024M-27         Ranger 2-Speed Transmission 
Part No:   713124                  V-8 Motor Mount Kit
Part No:   716023                  Temperature Sender Bushing  
Part No:   CF165473S           11" Pressure Plate 
Part No:   383735                  11" Clutch Disc  
Part No:   700120                  168 Tooth Flywheel     

TYPE 4 - NEW VENTURE 4500 5-SPEED TRANSMISSION

Part No:   26-0006                 NV-4500 Transmission      
Part No:   50-0214                 NV-4500 19 Spline Transfer Case Adapter   
Part No:   712577                   Bellhousing with NV-4500 Pattern     
Part No:   713124                   Chevy V-8 Motor Mount Kit       
Part No:   716103                   FJ60 Crossmember and Mount      
Part No:   716288                   Slave Cylinder Bracket      
Part No:   716023                   Temperature Sender Bushing       
Part No:   CF165473S            11" Pressure Plate  
Part No:   383735                   11" Clutch Disc   
Part No:   700120                   168 Tooth Flywheel     
Part No:   715532                   Transfer Case Linkage Bracket      
Part No:   33500-NV4500      NV4500 Shift Lever Assembly fits GM 5 speed Tranny 
 

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