Adapter for Engine Swap Arrived

"FJ80WaitinForaLSV8" (fj80waitinforalsv8) 03/10/2015 at 09:52 • Filed to: Land Cruiser V8

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ITS LIKE CHRISTMAS. This bad boy came all the way from Australia and is used to mate a GM 4L60 transmission and a Toyota HF2A transfer case. I like to think of it as the keystone to my engine swap project. Surprisingly air shipping was only $130 from Australia, seems like a deal given how much I usually spend when shipping something via fedex.

When its all done and mounted up it should look like the photos below. The adapter is designed so that the transfer case can remain in the stock location while providing enough length for the GM V8 to clear the firewall in the engine bay.

Party-vi > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 03/10/2015 at 10:01

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I've got a CJ3A with a Ford V8 and transmission paired to the original transfercase. I was so relieved when I looked under the body the first time and saw a hunk of aluminum with "Advance Adapters" cast into it instead of some scary home-brewed piece. Congrats!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 03/10/2015 at 10:08

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Air shipped - you're not messing around. You're on a schedule and shit.

Alex from Toronto > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 03/10/2015 at 10:09

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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Party-vi 03/10/2015 at 10:09

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Advance Adapters has long provided answers to things very few people asked.

HammerheadFistpunch > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 03/10/2015 at 11:39

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Marks?

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Party-vi 03/10/2015 at 12:05

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Yeah advanced adapters carries these toyota adapters but its cheaper to just get them from the source in Australia.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > HammerheadFistpunch 03/10/2015 at 12:06

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Mark's 4WD Adapters -

http://www.marks4wd.com/engine-convers…

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 03/10/2015 at 12:07

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I'm actually not on a schedule, I won't start the swap until May, it was the cheapest shipping option they had via DHL.

HammerheadFistpunch > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 03/10/2015 at 12:09

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Oh I know marks, I was just wondering if that was the kit you bought. I hear its good stuff.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > HammerheadFistpunch 03/10/2015 at 12:13

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Right I realize I didn't actually mention where I got it from and that you were instead asking if that's where I got it from after I replied.

It was significantly cheaper to get it directly from Marks rather than from Advanced Adapters in case you need something in the future.

For the coin I spent I hope its made of indestructanium.

HammerheadFistpunch > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 03/10/2015 at 12:14

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Thats the other thing I hear: not cheap. Just think of the gas savings my friend!

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > HammerheadFistpunch 03/10/2015 at 12:16

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Hah, I'm not that optimistic about fuel savings given that I'm going with a 6.0L. However even a 1-2 MPG increase would save a ton of money.

HammerheadFistpunch > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 03/10/2015 at 12:17

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My bet is that you will see a bump. That 1fz is made from pure greenpeace protesters.