Overview
- Built by Toyota Motorsports Garage, the swap uses custom motor mounts and a machined adapter plate to retain the FJ60’s original five-speed without cutting the firewall or relocating mount points.
- The Tundra‑sourced i‑FORCE V6 delivers 389 hp and 479 lb‑ft, promising quieter operation, improved efficiency and a more modern driving feel than the 1985 inline‑six.
- Supporting changes include a redesigned oil pan, added heat exchanger, bespoke exhaust and custom wiring harness engineered for factory‑grade drivability.
- The truck keeps a near‑stock look with a 1.5‑inch lift, 35‑inch tires, front shackle reversal, period‑correct Silver 147 paint and a mostly original cabin updated with a JBL system and touchscreen.
- Toyota will display the one‑off at its SEMA booth as a special project prototype with non‑production parts, and some coverage notes prior recalls and reliability questions reported for the i‑FORCE V6 in other models.