Toyota Fj Cruiser V8
I have looked through many different threads about v8 swaps. The 5.7 v8 swap that seemed to fall off the grid, and I've seen the less-than-handful of LS swaps. I know there are some guys on here who say "why more power" or "buy a tundra if you want a v8", and "just supercharge the 4.0".
Now I. The Toyota FJ Cruiser is known for its retro styling, off‑road ability, and reliable 4.0‑liter V6 engine. Since its debut in 2006, enthusiasts have often wondered if a factory V8 version exists.
This off-road Toyota FJ is being built by 530Motorsports in Chico, California. It rides on a 3. I met a guy down here in N.
Carolina who swapped a 4.7 V8 out of an old 4Runner into his FJ. Thing was a beast but it was full time 4wd so gas mileage was somewhere around 8. FJ Cruiser Rebuild Part 8: Engine Head Removal and Engine Block Destruction DadsGotADeal 3.6K views 5 years ago.
Also, Tundra/Sequoia parts are very similar to FJ parts, just a lot larger, which means minimal modifications to get them to fit. Swapping a heavy duty rear axle is easy, finding a front independent section that can handle 550ft/lb or torque is a bit trickier. Wondering if any Toyota FJ Cruiser came with a V8 engine? Learn about factory options, aftermarket swaps, and rare custom builds.
The swap to a V8 in my 40 is a big enough pain, I could only imagine the issues with my Cruiser not to mention the breakages that will most certainly occur as mentioned above. No, the Toyota FJ Cruiser does not come with a V8 engine as part of its standard production models. The FJ Cruiser typically comes equipped with a 4.0-liter V6 engine.
This V6 engine produces around 260 horsepower and is paired with either a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission, depending on the model year and trim level. While the FJ Cruiser is known for its off. I have two questions: # 1 - Has anyone put a V-8 into an FJ cruiser? # 2 - What is the most realistic V-8 that Toyota could put into the FJ for production?