3.6 engine on JK 07-11?
09-26-2013, 07:23 AM
#41
JK Enthusiast
I know this is a very old thread, but I am going to bring it back from the dead. I was thinking of doing the 3.8 swap. Yes, I would love to run an LS over a V6, but the price for that kind of swap is way out of my range. It is close to 8-9k. The Motech kit alone is 5k and the motor probably another 2-3k. Plus running a V8 I would need to swap out both axles. I am keeping my Dana 30 up front and the Dana 44 out back. A V8 would eat that Dana 30 for firkin breakfast, the Dana 44 would hold up to the task I bet. I have considered finding a wrecked Rubi and stealing the front 44, but not for a while. I would rather stick with a V6 depending on (already mentioned) the overall cost of the swap. Yes throwing a turbo kit or SC on the 3.8 would help tons, but again they are pretty expensive and I am not sure I like the whine of the SC, it's pretty damn loud from the videos I have seen. The turbo from Prodigy would be cool, but again, expensive. Overall, I felt a swap from one JK to another wouldn't be too bad. There can't be that much that has changed and I would take everything out of the other JK required for the 3.8. I am looking for the simplest solution. If a V8 is needed then it would definitely be an LS over the HEMI. The LS has far more aftermarket options and is a far superior motor.
09-26-2013, 07:43 AM
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I will give that a look, but Im just worried that a high mileage motor might puke its guts out with it pushin too much power. Im at around 94k miles on my 07' JK. Thats kinda why I have been considering an engine swap. I know I can get plenty more miles out of my current 3.8l, but again, whats it going to do when I put a SC or Turbo kit on it? Im just feelin around to see others honest takes on the idea. (Like yours) at least I got a straight forward option. I am also going to contact Jeep specifically to find out what I would need in order to do a 3.8 to 3.6 swap. You know, wiring, Canbus issues, earlier mentioned dash issues, stuff like that. So thanks for your positive feedback man. I really appreciate it!
09-26-2013, 09:44 AM
#43
JK Jedi Master
Tes-s-s-s-s-st. Hmmm, I guess not. Used to be able to, because I remember it wanting you to add a reason. I can't find it any more, however. Too bad. This is a thread that would have been better left in the bit graveyard and a new one started.
Last edited by Mark Doiron; 09-26-2013 at 09:47 AM.
09-26-2013, 10:07 AM
#44
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I will give that a look, but Im just worried that a high mileage motor might puke its guts out with it pushin too much power. Im at around 94k miles on my 07' JK. Thats kinda why I have been considering an engine swap. I know I can get plenty more miles out of my current 3.8l, but again, whats it going to do when I put a SC or Turbo kit on it? Im just feelin around to see others honest takes on the idea. (Like yours) at least I got a straight forward option. I am also going to contact Jeep specifically to find out what I would need in order to do a 3.8 to 3.6 swap. You know, wiring, Canbus issues, earlier mentioned dash issues, stuff like that. So thanks for your positive feedback man. I really appreciate it!
Good luck asking jeep about a swap... If you figure it out let us know!