V8 in a TJ
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piginajeep
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A V8 LS swap has been done countless times, heck, I even have one
But...it's a ton of work and money, just finishing mine (L96/6L80) that was started the first week of February.
Don't forget your 9/16
aribelin
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holliewood61
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Id do an ls/4l60. You can use the front half of a chevy t case and the rear half of your jeep t case to keep your speed sensor
LoganTheSnowman
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A V8 LS swap has been done countless times, heck, I even have one
But...it's a ton of work and money, just finishing mine (L96/6L80) that was started the first week of February.
If you don't mind my asking, around what did you spend? Going to have to replace my 4.0 soon, it's at 250k miles, and is slowly going downhill so I'm indecisive about whether to just drop another 4.0 in it, and maybe go with a stroker or a v8 swap, though I'd prefer the v8. In college, so budgeting will be the major decision factor for me. Planning on going to talk to a shop near me that I've heard great things about to get quotes but like to check here too!
Clean engine compartment by the way lolMost shops will run 10K plus for the swap so not for the faint of heart (or wallet). I have friends that did the Magnum V8 (5.9ers) and LS swaps on a budget. a couple bought complete camaro and firebirds and parted out the rigs to make their money back. I parted out a Camaro for teh LS1 and t56 for my wife's Firebird, so almost free, but dealing with selling parts and CL people
My $02cents if you are in a budget go with the 4.0 or plan a stroker, and keep your jeep reliable while you go to school. Bigger engine also ads weight and more breaking of other stuff
My $02cents if you are in a budget go with the 4.0 or plan a stroker, and keep your jeep reliable while you go to school. Bigger engine also ads weight and more breaking of other stuff
Gadget
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I've looked at the stroker, there is one company that sells a 4.6L stroker that puts out 260hp but requires you to run the high octane gas. I just don't want to pay more for gas but having a "strong" motor is appealing. The more this costs the longer it will be till I get a ProRock for my JK, decisions, decisions.
What motor did EVO TJ have?
FastZach
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I have a Cherokee with a 4.6L stroker and I would not recommend. Not a huge power difference and a pain to keep it cool.
aribelin
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If you don't mind my asking, around what did you spend? Going to have to replace my 4.0 soon, it's at 250k miles, and is slowly going downhill so I'm indecisive about whether to just drop another 4.0 in it, and maybe go with a stroker or a v8 swap, though I'd prefer the v8. In college, so budgeting will be the major decision factor for me. Planning on going to talk to a shop near me that I've heard great things about to get quotes but like to check here too!
I'm well north of $12K, but I've spent a bunch at Campbell Racing for custom fabrication work because my Jeep was far from factory when I started. Shannon Campbell custom fabbed my y-pipe and it is a work of art.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
I bet, his new buggy they built gave me a hard on. They have mad skills..,
Post some pictures
