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V8 Swap for the FJ??
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MAXXFJ
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| Posts: 3
| Joined: 06/08
Posted: 08/12/09
02:24 AM
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I own an '07 FJ, Love everything about it. Now this has been discussed on the other forum, but looking for different points of view,(If anyone is still on the forum). I want to swap in a V8 from one of the other Toyota offerings. I know the HP difference is minimal but I want that V8 sound & feel. Would I be Yo-Yo for doing such a swap for basically just the sound? Thanks for the feedback if any shows up.........
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esanchez
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Posted: 09/25/09
03:46 PM
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I've seen it done on a few Toyota show vehicles. The 4.7 looked like it fit in there with room to spare. I don't know if someone offers a "kit" per se, but I know for sure it's been done. Anyone else know?
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Posted: 10/19/09
09:18 AM
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I'm glad you like your FJ. I think getting a V8 to communicate with the other FJ electronics would be necessary. Of course, you could completely strip the FJ (engine compartment, most of the harness, computers, gauges, HVAC, etc.) and build it up from scratch, but that wouldn't be very smart, IMHO.
Anything can be done, but maybe you should enjoy your FJ Cruiser as-is and get an earlier FJ40 or Toyota pickup for a V8 swap.
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Iacta alea est. (The die is cast)
-- Julius Caesar, Divus Julius xxxii; spoken at the crossing of the Rubicon
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