It's Time to SUPERSIZE Moby - MoTech 6.2L LS Jeep Motor Swap
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Napalm90
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Re: It's Time to SUPERSIZE Moby!
NUBS MCGEE
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How you going to run the exhuast? is there room for duals? or just single? one of my customers did a 5.3L chevy with auto swap, and it turned out pretty kick-ass. can't wait to yours complete.:rock:
DAY 2 - OUT WITH THE OLD
We didn't get quite as much accomplished yesterday since we only worked on Moby for half the day, but there is no turning back now...
-Removed the 3.8L stock JK engine
-Removed the JK wiring harness
-Cut off stock engine mounts
-Cleaned up frame so new mounts can be burned in
-Began pulling apart LS to get it ready for the swap
Here are a some pics to add to what was already posted...
The 3.8L has been removed!
Cut here:
No turning back now:
Time to clean up the frame:
All clean and ready for new mounts:
Removing the stock JK wiring harness:
Taking apart the LS
We didn't get quite as much accomplished yesterday since we only worked on Moby for half the day, but there is no turning back now...
-Removed the 3.8L stock JK engine
-Removed the JK wiring harness
-Cut off stock engine mounts
-Cleaned up frame so new mounts can be burned in
-Began pulling apart LS to get it ready for the swap
Here are a some pics to add to what was already posted...
The 3.8L has been removed!
Cut here:
No turning back now:
Time to clean up the frame:
All clean and ready for new mounts:
Removing the stock JK wiring harness:
Taking apart the LS
ProfessionalDriver
New member
Making good progress!
Can't wait to see the outcome! :rock:
Can't wait to see the outcome! :rock:
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
I can't follow this thread because of jealously issues.
:cheesy: This is seriously badass! Can't wait for you guys to get Moby back!
:cheesy: This is seriously badass! Can't wait for you guys to get Moby back!
StrizzyChris
New member
Great shirt from my favorite brewery! :thumb:
gtony12
Caught the Bug
Looking great so far, can't wait for more updates.:standing wave::thumb::yup:Eddie and Cindy,
What was your deciding factor on new engine swap out vers. new jeep? Was it all the upgrade Mobby has? Sorry, I may have missed it in earlier post.
I know with my jeep, I will be keeping a long time. No ones going to buy it after my accident, so I am going to just keep it and upgrade as I go.
Linebacker
Caught the Bug
You know it's kinda lost on me why this isn't done at the factory (JK V-8) especially when they run as clean as smaller engines and the potential for better MPG is there.:thinking:
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Eddie and Cindy,
What was your deciding factor on new engine swap out vers. new jeep? Was it all the upgrade Mobby has? Sorry, I may have missed it in earlier post.
I know with my jeep, I will be keeping a long time. No ones going to buy it after my accident, so I am going to just keep it and upgrade as I go.
New stock boring jeep rubicon, $40,000. Moby's new engine installed at a shop (they are doing it themselves so it's cheaper) $22,000 ish. New engine it is!
Linebacker
Caught the Bug
Normally this would be a time for Eddie and Cindy to be taking heart medication, but with Off Road Evolution and Eddie on the job of this killer build, maybe not so much. Still gotta some write checks though.:thumb:
StrizzyChris
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Re: It's Time to SUPERSIZE Moby!
My boring Rubicon is getting its feelings hurt :-(
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My boring Rubicon is getting its feelings hurt :-(
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OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
You or your rubicon wouldn't be the first feelings I have hurt. :cheesy::cheesy:
Want the butthurt report?
StrizzyChris
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Re: It's Time to SUPERSIZE Moby!
Without a doubt my favorite pic in the random thread. I saved it for later use for friends :cheesy:
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Want the butthurt report?
Without a doubt my favorite pic in the random thread. I saved it for later use for friends :cheesy:
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Not sure yet, but the coilover towers may have to be notched a bit.
rinkishjk
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Re: It's Time to SUPERSIZE Moby!
That's what I was guessing. I'm sure that's an easy fix! :what:
That's what I was guessing. I'm sure that's an easy fix! :what:
Hey thats my wifes rig on the rack in the background! Well now I know its been started :clap2:
Today we packed up a few parts from Moby and our LS and sent them out to MoTech for reprogramming.
The LS ECM and the Jeep PCM
Our Instrument Cluster
Jeep wiring harness
A/C lines
We also found out from MoTech that the exhaust manifolds that came on our engine will not work because of clearance issues so we ordered up new manifolds:
Exhaust Manifold Right (2008 Trailblazer) - 12600527
Exhaust Manifold Left (2008 Trailblazer) - 12600526
Exhaust Manifold Right Shield (Trailblazer) - 12597916
Exhaust Manifold Left Shield (Trailblazer) - 12597917
Exhaust Manifold Gasket (2) - 12617944
Exhaust Manifold flange gasket (2) - 92202326
The LS ECM and the Jeep PCM
Our Instrument Cluster
Jeep wiring harness
A/C lines
We also found out from MoTech that the exhaust manifolds that came on our engine will not work because of clearance issues so we ordered up new manifolds:
Exhaust Manifold Right (2008 Trailblazer) - 12600527
Exhaust Manifold Left (2008 Trailblazer) - 12600526
Exhaust Manifold Right Shield (Trailblazer) - 12597916
Exhaust Manifold Left Shield (Trailblazer) - 12597917
Exhaust Manifold Gasket (2) - 12617944
Exhaust Manifold flange gasket (2) - 92202326