Want more muscle for your Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60, FJ62, or FJ80? Is it time to give your Land Cruiser a more modern mill? An LS swap—specifically a Chevrolet LS3— can be just the thing.
Why an LS Swap into a Land Cruiser?
Land Cruisers are amazing vehicles—something we all know. However, if there’s one downside, it can be lack of power. While the factory six-cylinder engines are reliable, they don’t have much grunt, and while the engines can go a long time, they can get tired with age. The Chevrolet’s LS engines are steadfast small-block workhorses that not only provide a significant bump in power to a Land Cruiser, but due to its wide availability, parts are easy to come by pretty much anywhere. So, whether you’re in the Arizona desert or the Australian Outback, you won’t worry about having to obtain rare parts.
The 6.2-liter LS3 engine is known worldwide for its impressive performance. Originally found in the Camaro SS and Corvette, this V8 revs high and produces 430 hp and 425 lb/ft of torque right out of the box. And at Corsetti Cruisers, we only use brand-new LS3 E-ROD engines for maximum reliability and performance. There’s no worrying about whether you’re getting an LS3 that has been beaten within an inch of its life. These are fresh engines that have all the up-to-date features and modern reliability you’d want for your FJ60, FJ62, or FJ80 Series Land Cruiser.
As they say: LS swap everything. Indeed, the LS3 is indeed an awesome choice for FJ60, FJ62, and FJ80s.
California Compliance
In California there are strict smog and emissions standards. The ideal swap would be a Tundra 4.7 or 5.7l V-8, but surprisingly those are too expensive with no warranty. The LS3 is a brand new package with a 3 year 50,000 mile warranty.
The LS3 EROD has an executive order from the State of California allowing enthusiasts to swap that motor into anything that has a VIN verification weight of 5,370lbs. In the Land Cruiser world that includes the FJ40, FJ60, and FJ62. Sorry FZJ80 fans, as of January 2022 they dropped the weight class which excluded the 80 series from this executive order.
Our LS3 Land Cruiser Transmission Options
Whether you want a stout, smooth-shifting automatic or a durable manual transmission that lets you choose your own gears, Corsetti Cruisers gives you choices to make the Land Cruiser perform exactly how you’d like it when swapping in an LS3. Transmission options include either the heavy-duty Chevrolet 4L65-E four-speed automatic with overdrive, a 4L80 four-speed automatic with overdrive for the supercharged motors, a Toyota H55F five-speed, or an NV4500 five-speed manual. All deliver different performance characteristics. If you’re not sure which you’d want, we’re happy to help walk you through the differences, just contact us.
What’s Included, and How Much?
When you opt for an LS3 engine swap in your FJ60, FJ62, or FJ80 Toyota Land Cruiser, you get a turnkey rig when it’s finished. Depending on what your truck needs we look at suspension, brakes, axles, and other amenities required to make the vehicle not only perform at its peak but provide the safest driving experience possible. This includes radiator, air conditioning, alternator, and much more: your LS3-swapped Land Cruiser will be ready for everything from the road to destroy any Jeep on their Rubicon Trail.
Pricing varies depending on your needs, so it’s best to inquire directly with us, but estimates can roughly be between $70,000 and $90,000 USD. (as of 2023)
Corsetti Cruisers are well-versed in LS3 swaps and are a trusted choice to add more power to your FJ60, FJ62, or FJ80 Land Cruiser.
