Quick overview of my 1961 Ford Falcon with a Toyota engine swap. Engine and transmission are from a 1998 Toyota 4Runner. Toyota 5VZFE 3.4L engine. Paint is Urekem Static Grey and Sparkle Black
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@CJColvin3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a pretty badass little Falcon and Toyota V6 is pure dead reliable.
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
CJ Colvin thanks! It is very reliable!
@CJColvin3 жыл бұрын
@@victorfagan3043 You're welcome brother.
@user-yx8nr8qz7g2 ай бұрын
Outstanding!! Absolutely love the Toyota V6 in there. Beautiful job. Don’t know what it took to get it in there- but it sure worked out
@victorfagan3043Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kiyru16553 жыл бұрын
dont understand why people dont do more 5vz swaps. legendary motor
@dashingdave26653 жыл бұрын
Because there's no donor cars lol
@kiyru16553 жыл бұрын
@@dashingdave2665 true
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
They are great! Very reliable and powerful.
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
@@dashingdave2665 good point! 😂🤣
@dashingdave26653 жыл бұрын
I love seeing the original Falcons, we had so many versions in Australia which changed face many times that its hard to remember the iconic simplicity it had originally. My first car was was an 85 Falcon, 4.1L straight 6, Falcons are almost a cult over here haha!
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I’ve noticed some pretty cool falcons built in Australia. I wish Ford sold the modern Falcon over here in the US.
@jeromebreeding33022 жыл бұрын
Must say you're thinking ouside the box with that engine. I've seen the Datsun 240Z inline six, or the Ford 300 six swapped. A very sanitary swap, Congratulations !
@eddieking29763 жыл бұрын
The year I was born. So glad I grew up in the muscle car era.✌😎
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!
@jordibigbucks64353 жыл бұрын
American style with a JDM heart 🔥
@isaacmonarrez36173 жыл бұрын
That engine is bulletproof 💪🏻
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Yep, JDM engines are great!
@jordibigbucks64353 жыл бұрын
Getting my 5vz soon for my 91 Camry 🥺
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Camry should rip with a 5vz
@jordibigbucks64353 жыл бұрын
@@victorfagan3043 wanna keep it auto but Idk if the 4sp auto transmission could handle the new engine and the sc I wanna put on it. More power
@nobatteriesincluded3968 Жыл бұрын
This Falcon will fly forever nice swap ✅🔥💯
@jessemiller30012 жыл бұрын
That motor will last forever. And may be the one setup that may not explode that 7.25 rear. Great work! Im restoring a 63 convertible now, but you did yours very smart, saving a ton of money and it looks great.
@victorfagan30432 жыл бұрын
Actually the 7.25 is starting to make bad noises🥴. I’m gonna run it till it explodes then look into narrowing an 8.8 and four linking it.
@leewalker351411 ай бұрын
Very very nice you doing a good job maybe I’m older too old but I sure like the chrome bumpers in the grills them days, but is your car and it is beautiful
@roccosisto8196 Жыл бұрын
Good choice of engine. Always thought that the Japanese car makers basically copied those small American cars like the Ford Falcon and the Plymonth Valiant
@mgman6000 Жыл бұрын
My wife had a 61falcon in the late 60s I didn't like it but if her's was like yours I would have loved it! I like the fact you've done all the work yourself and didn't just throw money to someone to build it I doubt if they could have done a better job. I had a ,72 MGBGT almost that color I wish I had kept it
@victorfagan3043 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rayperkins4506 Жыл бұрын
Really good looking for a four-door.
@user-xv7on7kj7b2 жыл бұрын
Also….very interested to see more videos on the falcon if you have any!
@hollypolydog2 жыл бұрын
hi victor great to see another falcon build i had the same idea with running either the toyota or nissan engines but ended up going with the Australian au falcon 4.0l for the simple reason much like yourself no one else had one lol,really like the bumpers aswell may steal that idea next time we rebuild ours,anyway theres a small vid if you click on our name, great job mate thanks for posting,chris
@victorfagan30432 жыл бұрын
Awesome sounds like a cool swap I’ll check it out!
@B1Springfield3 жыл бұрын
Neat build
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate it!
@Bhagwalll Жыл бұрын
Love it
@victorfagan3043 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@johnstelluto91012 жыл бұрын
Nice work.Can you 3d print a dash and insert new round analog gauges?
@josephmclennan12293 жыл бұрын
Nice car ,I have had 10 rancheros and 5 falcons. I have a 61 2 door Comet with 200 six and T5 five speed.
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s awesome!
@matthewcarbone22013 жыл бұрын
Truly awesome build!
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dja1353 Жыл бұрын
I’m an old guy and I like your car, including the motor. I’m driving ‘75 Toyota PU with the stock engine. This PU would be unsafe with a V8. It’s barely safe as is. Weight distribution is too forward biased. Yours, I recon improved.
@victorfagan3043 Жыл бұрын
I’m guessing it weighs roughly the same as the inline 6 I removed.
@mrochoa90542 жыл бұрын
Love your car!!!! Was looking to do the same thing to my 1969 chevy g10 van, Any video of you driving your Falcon on the road?
@victorfagan30432 жыл бұрын
Thank you! No I don’t currently I’ll have to make more videos of it on the road.
@michaelgrotzke91912 жыл бұрын
Got any build pictures? I just recentley picked one up and this looks like the way id like to go as well. Im really interested in the motor mounts you made If you have a picture you of them. just really info on what drive shaft was used and such. Your build is badass!!! Really looks great .
@victorfagan30432 жыл бұрын
I have a few motor mount pictures on Instagram. @faganvictor It’s a tight fit and I had to cut some sections of the inner fender. Thank you!
@michaelgrotzke91912 жыл бұрын
@@victorfagan3043 I decided to go with a KLDE out of a ford probe mounted to a miata transmission. Hope the build comes out as clean as yours.
@user-xv7on7kj7b2 жыл бұрын
I have a ‘62, looking to do the same thing. How fun was the wiring? Also, did you fabricate the engine mounts yourself? I need a complete parts list….lol😂
@victorfagan30432 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Wiring wasn’t too bad, only two power wires to the ECU and one ground. I found a wiring diagram online that helped me find which ones needed power. I did have to fabricate the engine mounts myself just used cardboard templates to mock it up and used 1/4 steel and used the factory rubber mount. Driveshaft was the toughest swap part. I had to have driveshaft shop work there magic using Toyota joint up front and the Ford joint in the rear.
@williamrejczyk5312 Жыл бұрын
Like the gray can you make me a one. Two door.👍🏼 great engine.
@Newy763 жыл бұрын
now to add either a turbo kit or if your lucky.. a TRD supercharger made for the 5VZ-FE 👍
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
I’ve looked at the supercharger but worry it won’t fit under the hood. Turbo is probably the way to go!
@jordibigbucks64353 жыл бұрын
@@victorfagan3043 it’ll probably most likely fit the hood because you’re practically taking off the oem intake manifold off and replacing it with SC taking its place.
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
JORDI BIGBUCKS that would be sweet! I’ll have to look into it more!
@Newy763 жыл бұрын
images.app.goo.gl/1E4BS4Fx9vM6NF1D8 yep should fit under the hood easy
@squirreldog76193 жыл бұрын
Interesting Build. 3.4L is a great Engine. My only question is where is the Fan? Doesn't it overheat?
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Haha good question. I’ve been driving it regularly with no fan and no overheating yet . I’ve not ever been stuck in traffic long enough for it to overheat. I do need to get a fan on it soon since it’s been super hot this summer. Fan and brake upgrade are the next updates.
@mrochoa9054 Жыл бұрын
Going to end up swapping the 3.4 with 4 speed auto into a 1969 Mercedes w108. Any advice setting up the ECU or building the egnine and trans plates? Any trouble linking the new tranny with original shiftter ?
@victorfagan3043 Жыл бұрын
The ECU is a bit tricky. I couldn’t find the exact wiring diagram for 98 2wd 4Runner so I kinda had to guess at which wires needed to go where. The grounds were pretty easy since they were all the same color. Power was a lot more difficult since there are three different wires that need power to make the ECU work. Hopefully you can find a proper wire diagram from your donor vehicle. The engine mounts I had to custom make to fit the falcon but I did reuse the Toyota rubber mounts. I also had to make custom brackets to adapt the shifter. Sounds like you have a fun project on your hands.
@gwabel2 жыл бұрын
I am thinking of the 4.7l what research did you find when considering it
@victorfagan30432 жыл бұрын
Almost none… I really wanted a Toyota inline 6 motor but those are very expensive. This 2wd 4Runner became available locally and I made some rough measurements and bough the 4Runner and immediately ripped it out. I don’t know much about the 4.7l
@gwabel2 жыл бұрын
What kind of MPG do you get with that, just the same as a 4 runner?
@victorfagan30432 жыл бұрын
I’m honestly not sure I’ve never checked but the Falcon tank is small and it last forever.
@thommy28153 жыл бұрын
The Camaro videos are cool but you should make more Ford falcon videos 💯 but still do like the Camaro vids
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Thommy yeah I agree! I was thinking the same thing the other day. Thanks for watching!
@clintonmcelwee77143 жыл бұрын
What exhaust is that sounds great.
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Clinton McElwee it’s actually just a cheap summit racing muffler. 2.5” three chamber I think.
@Nise0173 жыл бұрын
What transmission is this thing running? Thinking about putting a smaller VZ engine into an old Crown.
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
It’s the stock Toyota 4Runner automatic transmission. It works great!
@Nise0173 жыл бұрын
@@victorfagan3043 appreciate it, thank you!
@thommy28153 жыл бұрын
How did you get your bucket seats in did you just drill 2 hole or what’s the way to go about it?
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Yeah they are bolted through the floor pan with lock nuts and extra large washer to distribute the load.
@thommy28153 жыл бұрын
@@victorfagan3043 did you just drill new holes tho?
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
@@thommy2815 yes I did
@russb81513 жыл бұрын
What about the brakes?Are they still drum brakes?
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Yes, that will be my next upgrade to this car. Brakes and suspension.
@thommy28153 жыл бұрын
What are those 4 lug wheels you used
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
I’m not really sure. They have no brand name on them and I pick them up used at an auction. They are 15” 4x100
@DavidPierson-ci4so Жыл бұрын
Thats nice. Do you still have it? Any interest in selling it?
@victorfagan3043 Жыл бұрын
I do still have it and drive it often. Rain or shine… not so much snow as it has almost zero traction in snow. I would sell it, but it’s not 100% complete yet.
@thommy28152 жыл бұрын
Hey that back bumper and back lights how much would you charge to build those and would you be willing?
@victorfagan30432 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the interest. My father in law passed away so I don’t have the CAD files to make the taillights again. I really just eyeballed the bumper and it’s not perfect by any means I’m not sure I could replicate it.
@thommy28152 жыл бұрын
@@victorfagan3043 thanks again 💯
@thommy28153 жыл бұрын
What’s the grill you used
@victorfagan30433 жыл бұрын
Stock grill just painted black
@ja01975 Жыл бұрын
I know these older cars need no smog did it change when putting a Toyota engine? Thank you.
@victorfagan3043 Жыл бұрын
I left all the Toyota emission devices in, including the cat. It could technically pass an emissions test. The only thing I haven’t connected is the Evap canister for fuel tank vapors. I plan to connect that someday.
@ja01975 Жыл бұрын
@@victorfagan3043 thank you for the information nice car by the way I have a 61 ranchero with a V-8 Ford I was just curious personally myself why even tell them about the engine and leave it at that because I don’t think they’ll ask…anyway very good work on your project
@ja01975 Жыл бұрын
@@victorfagan3043 also to add the Toyota engine is much more reliable. It’s a very good choice. Electronic, ignition, fuel injected way to go.
@juanmvargas6442 жыл бұрын
Bro I want to do the same exact same thing with my Thunderbird
@victorfagan30432 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! It’s not he biggest powerhouse but it’s about the most reliable engine you can get.
@juanmvargas6442 жыл бұрын
@@victorfagan3043 oh yeah I know man I've had my 2004 tundra n still runs like a champ only issue I've had with it was the fuil pump going out n the torque converter breaking which was two easy fixes didn't cost me much at all few hundred bucks, but my Thunderbird I've had since 2002 it's a 93 with a 3.8 but I've switched out two motors n already needs another one it's a pain in the ass especially when I dont have the money to fix but ever since I've had my truck I've always thought of putting that 3.4 Toyota engine in that Thunderbird with a Chevy transmission fuck it would smoke these fools
@summittransmissions44803 жыл бұрын
REV IT
@breannefagan32284 жыл бұрын
Build some or make some?? Haha silly husband that’s the same thing.
@NakedDave100 Жыл бұрын
Car looks nice engine is JUNK!!!
@trev0or3412 жыл бұрын
you have an instagram? I want to see moreeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
@victorfagan30432 жыл бұрын
@faganvictor there aren’t too many photos of the build
@gonzalogochicoa68152 жыл бұрын
The gear box is original
@victorfagan30432 жыл бұрын
It’s the Toyota 4Runner transmission
@gonzalogochicoa68152 жыл бұрын
Big Víctor you rule master keep the original engine here in Argentina seek the clasic