has anyone put an fj20 into a 120y here, i found one with gearbox, wiring loom and ecu for under 1k. Ive checked tech section n found basically no info on putting one in a 1200 so if ne one knows how much it will take to put in my auto 120y fastback any info will be much appreciated.

well i can't help you with the install, but be warned that you will likely not get back more than a small percentage of your investment when it comes time to sell

in the past, we've seen a least a couple guys give away similar cars that have had thousands into them

Go ahead,Why not.
Be warned though it will cost more than you think, It will also take longer that you think.(mine did anyhow).
I was happy with my little a12 datto but wanted more power.
I decided to go for an L20b motor into a 120y. It was a time consuming job for my mechanic but he will freely admit not rocket science.
The fj should be an easy fit. You will probably need a new crossmember , struts, heavy springs, gearbox, radiator, custom tailshaft, hydraulic pedal box clutch thingy, at least 13"rims (to clear the bigger brakes) and most likely a stronger diff.
Best of luck what ever you do.
Love the coupe

There's one particular 120Y that's been done - use the search box on the left and search for FJ20 120Y.

Plenty of pics

I've seen a couple.......

There's a nice orange 1200 ute w/an FJ20 here in Brissy somewhere.
There's also a very tidy blue FJ20 1200 ute in Canberra.
So 120Y shouldn't be a problem.....

Before you do it though, I'd ask what's the intended pupose?
Reason being FJ20's are pretty heavy (cast iron block) & when you shoehorn one of these into a 1200, they don't tend to go around corners real well.

Good strip motor though......

buy the motor, sell it and use your profit to buy a ca18. Theres a few FJ 120Ys around, I wasnt particularly impressed with the one I drove. I think there was a 240rwkw FJ20 120Y sold for $4500 on here recently, sans brakes and diff

hmm, some prtty good advice, just wanted to get some opinions b4 thinking of buying it, try find some more infoon it, i read ity was heaver then ca n sr, im just using it as my daily driver and i want it to handle pretty well, im after fair bit of power but nuthing too much, looking at around 3k all up to spend on motor but dnt have that much atm, im starting to think l series mite b worth a go but my old 200b i had wasnt that powerfukl though it was worked n had extracors, if ne one knows of ne one selling a motor in qld like a14, a14, ca18 that wud b a help. thanks for info so far

Z18 fits in real easy something to think about

What are the z18 out of? I thought honestly the fj20 would be a step backwards. The l20b would be a better chioce, but thats my opinion. And is there anyone that is selling an l20b or evan a z18?

this guy put an RB20det in his Click Here id just go the CA though