And Olds bell housing pattern? Thats going to hinder the transmission choices. A BOP TH400 would work, but you'd need a vacuum pump to operate the modulator (or use a manual vb?).
According to what I've read though, it uses the Chevrolet bell housing, as well as motor mounts. That is a big plus. I also found this link, in case you haven't come across it. There is some general info on a 6.2 swap into an FJ40: http://www.geocities.com/Baja/3480/diesel.htm
As far as power goes, the NA 6.9 diesel in my Dad's '83 S1600 IHC makes between 155 and 165 in stock form. I am unsure of the torque rating. That is actually very good power from a NA diesel engine of that size. The IHC DT 466 (mechanical injection) in his '87 S1900, which has a small turbo, makes 175 hp. Thats with 50-ish more cubic inch, and a turbo. If the GM NA 6.2 makes 150 hp, I would consider it to be a fairly efficient engine, power wise, in comparison.
A friend of mine just bought a '91 E350 bucket van with an NA 7.3. It has almsot 200K on it, but it makes lots of smoke, and tends to skip as well. But, in his van, with the E4OD (I think thats what it is), it moves pretty well, all things considered. I helped him change the VC gaskets on it the other day, and I realized that those engines are really quite large; I was kind of surprised for some reason.
Either way, this will be an awesome project, Jon. I understand the whole budget thing, and 900 for a good 6.2 is certainly a nice price. I think my Father paid 4500 for the reman 6.9 in his truck, 4 years ago. Big price difference there. Anyway, best of luck, and keep us updated on this.
According to what I've read though, it uses the Chevrolet bell housing, as well as motor mounts. That is a big plus. I also found this link, in case you haven't come across it. There is some general info on a 6.2 swap into an FJ40: http://www.geocities.com/Baja/3480/diesel.htm
As far as power goes, the NA 6.9 diesel in my Dad's '83 S1600 IHC makes between 155 and 165 in stock form. I am unsure of the torque rating. That is actually very good power from a NA diesel engine of that size. The IHC DT 466 (mechanical injection) in his '87 S1900, which has a small turbo, makes 175 hp. Thats with 50-ish more cubic inch, and a turbo. If the GM NA 6.2 makes 150 hp, I would consider it to be a fairly efficient engine, power wise, in comparison.
A friend of mine just bought a '91 E350 bucket van with an NA 7.3. It has almsot 200K on it, but it makes lots of smoke, and tends to skip as well. But, in his van, with the E4OD (I think thats what it is), it moves pretty well, all things considered. I helped him change the VC gaskets on it the other day, and I realized that those engines are really quite large; I was kind of surprised for some reason.
Either way, this will be an awesome project, Jon. I understand the whole budget thing, and 900 for a good 6.2 is certainly a nice price. I think my Father paid 4500 for the reman 6.9 in his truck, 4 years ago. Big price difference there. Anyway, best of luck, and keep us updated on this.
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