Jeep jk ""ls v8 swap""" thread for under..........$2,000
#31
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
For everybody following this thread. I started the thread when I bought the engine but really I'm not planning the install until spring time so if you see time gaps between updates, that is the reason why. I will update each time I get another part for the project. Next purchase is the 4L60e trans and transfer case. Then I will be using some universal LS mounts off ebat for $60. I've also decided to get the PSI new wiring harness which is only $570. This will still fit in easily with my sub 2k budget. I'm not going to count the selling of the old drivetrain in my budget price but I will include both breakdowns of the purchase of all the swaped drivetrain and parts and then another breakdown that includes the selling of the old stuff. I think in the end my real cost will be sub $500. I realize that many people are not going to be selling their old stuff and want a real world budget which is where the 2k came in.
#33
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
I had looked up adapters from companies like Novak but they were $650 and the Gm trans would still need to be disassembled to put in the new shaft. I was like f that. $600 could get me my trans and t-case and still have enough left over for the custom drive shafts.
#35
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
Depending on the model t-case I get will depend on how easy. If I get the floor mounted shifter T-case it will be easier. If I end up with the electronic shift I will do away with my floor mount and put a few buttons in the dash or use the switch off the chevy. Lot's of little things but nothing should be too hard. I will try to post pics every time I run into one of those issues and what I did to solve it.
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xtremdude (11-07-2019)
#38
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Yep. OP came in with a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of interest from us in return but it kind of died off. I'm speculating, he may have gotten into the part where a conversion module and all the wire harnesses conversion kit via Motech or RPM Extreme may be a necessity which likely blew the original $2K budget plan out the window. Would have been interesting to find out for certain where I've got this thread bookmarked and check back every now and then.
#40
Ls JK swap
I have a 2011 JKU with the 3.8l it has 200k miles on it and is messing up for the first time since new. I think I we have gotten every penny we paid for it back. Well I just bought a 2013 Lq-9 6.0l engine, transmission, transfer case, and ECM. I plan to do this myself I am pretty well mechanically inclined on the older vehicles and I own a welding and fabrication shop so that parts taken care of. I also plan to use the GM transfer and just modify my drive shafts myself. I know I have bit off a chunk but hopefully I'll git'er done.