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Cars & Bids · 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser LS3 V8 Swap · 3gyVE8Po

Condition: used · Rockville, VA

Legacy Classic Trucks Build, 6.2L Crate V8, 4L65E 4-Speed Automatic

This 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is finished in Gray Metallic with a Gray cloth interior. The factory-fitted 3F-E 4.0-liter inline-6 and 4-speed automatic transmission have been swapped with a Chevrolet Performance LS3 E-ROD 6.2-liter V8 crate engine and a 4L65E 4-speed automatic transmission by Legacy Classic Trucks. Other notable modifications include an Old Man Emu 2.5-inch lift kit, ARB front bumper, Warn M8000 winch, and American Racing Outlaw II wheels.

Highlights
THIS... is a 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser, finished in Gray Metallic with a Gray cloth interior.

- This Land Cruiser's factory-fitted 3F-E 4.0-liter inline-6 and 4-speed automatic transmission have been swapped with a Chevrolet Performance LS3 E-ROD 6.2-liter V8 crate engine and a 4L65E 4-speed automatic transmission by Legacy Classic Trucks of Driggs, Idaho.
- Other notable modifications reported by the an Emu 2.5-inch lift kit, an ARB front bumper, a Warn M8000 winch, 15-inch American Racing Outlaw II wheels, and Speedhut gauges.
- According to the build sheet provided in the gallery, notable factory equipment includes the Power Package and air conditioning.
- Toyota introduced the 60 Series Land Cruiser in 1980 as a larger, more comfortable successor to the FJ55 wagon. The FJ62 arrived in the U.S. for the 1988 model year with a fuel-injected 3F-E 4.0-liter inline-6, a 4-speed automatic transmission, and quad rectangular headlights, and it remained on sale until the 80 Series replaced it for 1991.
- Power comes from a Chevrolet Performance LS3 E-ROD 6.2-liter V8 crate engine, rated at 430 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque, and reportedly installed in 2017. Output is sent to the rear or all four wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 2-speed transfer case.

Equipment
A build sheet is provided in the photo gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment reported by the

- Power Package
- Four-wheel drive
- Rear window wiper and washer
- Rear window defroster
- Air conditioning
- Rear heater
- Cloth upholstery

Modifications
This vehicle was extensively modified by Legacy Classic Trucks of Driggs, Idaho, in 2017, and invoices totaling over $78,000, including the donor vehicle purchase, are viewable in the gallery. Highlights reported by the

**Powertrain:**

- Chevrolet Performance LS3 E-ROD 6.2-liter V8 crate engine swap
- 4L65E 4-speed automatic transmission with transmission controller swap
- Factory shifter adapted to replacement transmission
- Adapter to factory transfer case
- Replacement driveshafts
- Custom radiator with transmission cooler and electric fans
- Fuel system upgraded for LS3 with in-tank fuel pump
- Air conditioning system converted to R134a and adapted to LS3 accessory drive
- Spectre cold air intake

**Exhaust:**

- Hooker ceramic-coated cast-iron exhaust manifolds
- 2.25-inch dual to 3-inch single exhaust with catalytic converters, Flowmaster muffler, and Vibrant resonator

**Wheels, Tires, Brakes, and Suspension:**

- 15x8-inch American Racing Outlaw II wheels
- 33x10.50R15 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires
- Upgraded front disc brakes
- Old Man Emu 2.5-inch lift kit

**Exterior:**

- ARB front bumper with bull bar
- Warn M8000 winch
- Roof rack

**Interior:**

- Speedhut gauges with GPS speedometer
- WeatherTech floor mats

**Audio System:**

- Alpine CDE-164BT Bluetooth head unit
- Alpine speakers, amplifier, and subwoofer
- SiriusXM tuner

Recent Service History
Documentation pictured in the gallery indicates that the following work was performed by Legacy Classic Trucks in Driggs, Idaho, between September and November 2017:

- Front axle knuckles rebuilt, power steering lines replaced
- Windshield, gasket, molding, side marker lenses, liftgate supports, outer window felts, and wiper blades replaced
- Seatbelt receptacles, rearview mirror, horn ring, and dome light lens replaced
- Horn, power mirrors, and rear wiper repaired

The attached [Carfax](https://www.carfax.com/vehiclehistory/ar20/hACwMbxqVecY9WwFts_Tj3eaUwVZQBpnBs5feCeFjqWabWqJGYMPxEQC5JyZULoJ8ac31BHPZqJFTxCSHqnAIGaNrgEgF4tPe36mag4f) history report shows that the following services have been performed:

- May 2026 (198,799 miles): Vehicle serviced

The ion was provided to verify:

- May 2026: Inspection performed, air conditioning system recharged

Additional service history is detailed in the attached [Carfax](https://www.carfax.com/vehiclehistory/ar20/hACwMbxqVecY9WwFts_Tj3eaUwVZQBpnBs5feCeFjqWabWqJGYMPxEQC5JyZULoJ8ac31BHPZqJFTxCSHqnAIGaNrgEgF4tPe36mag4f) history report.

Specifications
- Year: 1990
- Make: Toyota
- Model: Land Cruiser
- Trim: LS3 V8 Swap
- Mileage: 198,900 Miles Shown
- Engine: 6.2L V8
- Transmission: Automatic (4-Speed)
- Drivetrain: 4WD/AWD
- Body style: SUV/Crossover
- Exterior: Gray Metallic
- Interior: Gray
- Title status: Clean (VA)
- Fuel: Gasoline
- VIN: JT3FJ62G2L1120485
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Trim
LS3 V8 Swap
Year
1990
Body style
SUV/Crossover
Exterior color
Gray Metallic
Interior color
Gray
Mileage
198900
Engine
6.2L V8
Transmission
Automatic (4-Speed)
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Title status
Clean (VA)
source
carsandbids
fuel type
Gasoline
source id
3gyVE8Po
provenance
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https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3gyVE8Po/1990-toyota-land-cruiser-ls3-v8-swap
plate cover
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