It's Time to SUPERSIZE Moby - MoTech 6.2L LS Jeep Motor Swap

jeeeep · Jun 30, 2013

this is great!!! my 2010 gets paid off soon and then LS here I come!! can't wait to hear it fire up! :beer:

bluewave · Jun 30, 2013

Thst is where my jeep is at right now. Ive told everyone if you are questioning 5.3 vs 6.2 go with the 6.2. I know the hemi felt like it could use a few more horses on a few occasions

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CarsonCindy · Jul 1, 2013

xflstl said:
Curious to find out what you think of your gearing!!

Having just got my Jeep finished up and out on the road, I am finding that the gearing might be a touch too much (5.38) here as well. In 4lo mine feels really over geared, almost like I am using an atlas in super low. I need to put more miles on it, and get some off road time in as well before I make up my mind for sure if I like the 5.38's on my setup. Maybe your 6 spd tranny will make it nicer for you than my 5 spd does for me!!!

I'm curious to find out too!

Hopefully soon! As far as 4lo goes, we specifically went 3:1 instead of 4:1 like the rubicon transfer case has so maybe it won't feel as low as your setup. We'll see.

CarsonCindy · Jul 1, 2013

bluewave said:
Thst is where my jeep is at right now. Ive told everyone if you are questioning 5.3 vs 6.2 go with the 6.2. I know the hemi felt like it could use a few more horses on a few occasions

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Your build looks awesome! Welcome to WAYALIFE!

CarsonCindy · Jul 1, 2013

DAY 6 - BODY TOUCHDOWN

Here is a brief summary of what we accomplished on day 6...

-Changed the oil
-Installed sensors
-Installed new dipstick
-Installed trans cooler lines
-Installed new wires
-Installed new PSC pump
-Installed MoTech Emissions Kit
-Assembled new radiator
-Installed new radiator
-Re-attached body to frame

Time for our first oil change

One of several new sensors installed

Installing new transmission cooler lines

Installing new wires

New PSC pump installed

Installing MoTech Emissions Kit and fuel lines

Assembling new radiator

Lowering the body to install new radiator

Installing new radiator

Repositioning the frame to get it lined up for the body

Almost ready to lower the body back onto the frame

Checking clearance as the body is lowered

Touchdown!

Cole Trickle · Jul 1, 2013

Congrats....that will be fun when completed

Sudz · Jul 1, 2013

i would have replaced the a/c condenser - or at least power washed it..

they're not that much $$$ and now is the time to do it

CarsonCindy · Jul 1, 2013

Sudz said:
i would have replaced the a/c condenser - or at least power washed it..

they're not that much $$$ and now is the time to do it

Yeah, we probably should have at least given it a good cleaning, but we thought about it a little too late. :doh:

Sharkey · Jul 2, 2013

Cindy- I keep forgetting to ask if you will be able to keep the dual batteries with your new setup. Hard to tell for sure from the pics, but it kinda looked like you might have the room.

CarsonCindy · Jul 2, 2013

Sharkey said:
Cindy- I keep forgetting to ask if you will be able to keep the dual batteries with your new setup. Hard to tell for sure from the pics, but it kinda looked like you might have the room.

It was close, but the dual battery tray just didn't quite fit. We ended up installing a factory tray for now.

gtony12 · Jul 2, 2013

bleedbeat said:
Yeah, we probably should have at least given it a good cleaning, but we thought about it a little too late. :doh:

I am sure Eddie's arms hurt from scrubbing everything on the frame

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catahoula · Jul 2, 2013

The beast is getter beastier!

joelbarras20 · Jul 6, 2013

Eddie what bump stops are you running up front?

wayoflife · Jul 6, 2013

joelbarras20 said:
Eddie what bump stops are you running up front?

We aren't. Currently, we just have our bypass shocks setup so that the 3rd and final one acts like an air bump.

ttfhell · Jul 7, 2013

wayoflife said:
We aren't. Currently, we just have our bypass shocks setup so that the 3rd and final one acts like an air bump.

Eddie, if the third isn't set up as a bump stop what would it be used for?
Thanks
Russ

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CarsonCindy · Jul 8, 2013

DAY 7 - WIRING AND INITIAL FIRE-UP

Here is a brief summary of what we accomplished on day 7...

-Installed PCM and ECM
-Wiring, wiring and more wiring
-Installed radiator overflow bottle
-Installed radiator hoses
-Installed new gas pedal
-Removed old transfer case shifter
-Tapped into the TIPM
-Installed our instrument cluster
-Installed a factory battery tray (our dual tray would not fit)
-Installed battery
-Test fired the engine

The PCM and ECM installed