Jeep jk chevy 350 swap
12-19-2015 | 12:34 PM
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I just finished a Hemi swap using a 2010 truck motor and tranny and the JSS swap kit. I have less than $9k in mine. I then sold my old 3.8 with trans for $1500. This swap could be done for less in my opinion. It is not imperative you remove the body for the swap. I did and would do it the same way. I also had a friend with a brand new two post lift chomping at the bit to use it for something. I would be happy to email you my spread sheet. It is down to the nuts and bolts. After having done this and compared notes with "elusive", we both believe this swap could be done in the $6k range with patience and sensible shopping. You absolutely need a harness (Hotwire auto $1095), PCM programming (Hotwire can do I believe but there are others $350-395), radiator ($5-500 maybe less, I spent $700), motor mounts(can be purchased separately at JSS and I think Hotwire, transmission adapter plates that could be made at home. And of course your engine and trans which I have $3k into mine but it also came with a transfer case. I could not use the TC but it can be sold. I am sure I could have had this engine and trans cheaper but he had already come down $500 and I felt bad for his 19 year old respectful ass that was trying to get cash together to marry his pregnant GF and buy a house. And of course you will need anywhere from 700-$1000 in parts. Let me know if you have any questions.
12-19-2015 | 12:46 PM
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From: colorado
I just finished a Hemi swap using a 2010 truck motor and tranny and the JSS swap kit. I have less than $9k in mine. I then sold my old 3.8 with trans for $1500. This swap could be done for less in my opinion. It is not imperative you remove the body for the swap. I did and would do it the same way. I also had a friend with a brand new two post lift chomping at the bit to use it for something. I would be happy to email you my spread sheet. It is down to the nuts and bolts. After having done this and compared notes with "elusive", we both believe this swap could be done in the $6k range with patience and sensible shopping. You absolutely need a harness (Hotwire auto $1095), PCM programming (Hotwire can do I believe but there are others $350-395), radiator ($5-500 maybe less, I spent $700), motor mounts(can be purchased separately at JSS and I think Hotwire, transmission adapter plates that could be made at home. And of course your engine and trans which I have $3k into mine but it also came with a transfer case. I could not use the TC but it can be sold. I am sure I could have had this engine and trans cheaper but he had already come down $500 and I felt bad for his 19 year old respectful ass that was trying to get cash together to marry his pregnant GF and buy a house. And of course you will need anywhere from 700-$1000 in parts. Let me know if you have any questions.
12-19-2015 | 05:25 PM
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From: colorado
Oh nice. How much more would it be if i went with a 6.4L hemi? I can use the trans out of my 3.6. Also is there any difference in difficulty going with the way you did it or say like a bruser conversion kit? I know the bruser will cost much more but to a guy like me who isn't a mechanic maybe its worth it??
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12-19-2015 | 05:52 PM
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From: Grosse Pointe, MI
Oh nice. How much more would it be if i went with a 6.4L hemi? I can use the trans out of my 3.6. Also is there any difference in difficulty going with the way you did it or say like a bruser conversion kit? I know the bruser will cost much more but to a guy like me who isn't a mechanic maybe its worth it??
12-19-2015 | 06:05 PM
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
I don't know about the 6.4. I think some aspects of a 6.4 swap are different. . I do know of a guy in FL doing a 6.4 with AEV kit. I believe Bruiser uses or used the Burnsville/Dakota kit. But based upon the Lat call I placed to Bruiser they gave me the impression they don't want to mess with the Hemi stuff. I could only speak from a 3.8 to a 5.7 aspect and I am satisfied. Regardless whether you have a 3.8 or a 3.6 a v8 can be had for not much more than SC. Not to dog the 3.6 but I rented a stock one on a trip and really was not all that excited about "how much more power" it had over the 3.8.
12-19-2015 | 06:22 PM
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Oh nice. How much more would it be if i went with a 6.4L hemi? I can use the trans out of my 3.6. Also is there any difference in difficulty going with the way you did it or say like a bruser conversion kit? I know the bruser will cost much more but to a guy like me who isn't a mechanic maybe its worth it??
12-19-2015 | 07:46 PM
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From: colorado
Guess I'm confused. You will NOT be installing the new engine yourself, correct? So you are willing to pay a buttload for labor, but then are wanting to save the four to five thousand for the swap kit so none of your gauges will work and you'll have to buy new gauges and pay to have them installed? And your comparison for da20captains self-install, using a JSS swap kit, is a 30 thousand dollar Bruiser install?
12-19-2015 | 08:03 PM
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From: colorado
I don't know about the 6.4. I think some aspects of a 6.4 swap are different. . I do know of a guy in FL doing a 6.4 with AEV kit. I believe Bruiser uses or used the Burnsville/Dakota kit. But based upon the Lat call I placed to Bruiser they gave me the impression they don't want to mess with the Hemi stuff. I could only speak from a 3.8 to a 5.7 aspect and I am satisfied. Regardless whether you have a 3.8 or a 3.6 a v8 can be had for not much more than SC. Not to dog the 3.6 but I rented a stock one on a trip and really was not all that excited about "how much more power" it had over the 3.8.