I am rebuilding a 77 FJ40. Due to gas prices I am considering putting
> a 22RE in it. Seems no one ever tried to put a smaller engine in one,
> just bigger engines. Got any ideas, adapters to keep same trans or is
> it best to buy the 22REand trans complete and have custom drive shafts made?
>
> Mike

 

I don't think that would be a good swap. Prob end up getting the same mileage you get now.

When I did my V8 swap, I got slightly better mileage, and tons more power.

Did you look into doing a Chev 4.3L V6? Same adapter as V8.

Also, your parking brake is on the transfer output of the cruiser.

 

The rear axle is offset too.

 

If you think the Fj is underpowered now, try putting a smaller engine in there!

For the amount of fab you have to do, dont waste your time on a 22RE. MAYBE a 2LT diesel, but you would be much better off with a 3KT diesel, or something similar.

 

Nope. I'm thinking about an 80's vintage landcruiser 60 series swap cause it will mount to the existing trans, and will give us Fuel Injection which is better up here in the high country.
Jarhead Huh? Me too, drove Shi-ters out of Hawaii, and FAC'd on M1A1's.