Jeep Jk V8 Swap

Massive horsepower and torque in a street legal emissions compliant engine built with oem chrysler parts.

Jeep jk v8 swap. Jk jeep wrangler forum. You will need transmission and motor mount adapters. Low cost v8 swap. Radiators most v8 swaps will require a new heavier radiator to handle the v8 fortunately there are several companies which make conversion radiators that fit right into the stock jeep grille.

See all 32 photos. If you ve dreamed of having a v8 powered jk and are something of a do it yourself type aev makes it simple. We offer a few different options for installing a gm ls based engine into your jeep jk. Adapters can run from 150 to 1000.

By going 100 mopar the team at jeep speed shop has made life easier both for ourselves and our customers. Jeep jk wrangler ls swap 2007 2011. Discussion starter 1 jul 26 2016. I have been trying to find the cost to convert my jk to a v8.

When considering a v8 conversion it s important to look at more than just. Ain t no fucking thing as a low cost hemi swap unless you wipe your ass with hundred dollar bills. Although the ls swap didn t work out at least not in california there s a better jk v8 conversion. You didn t think it was possible but you re going to love your jeep even more.

Jump to latest follow. A forum community dedicated to jeep wrangler jk owners and enthusiasts. Jeep jk ls engine swaps 2007 2018. Mike magda photographer writer.

Wrangler jk hemi swap solutions. Same jeep getting a chevy v8 is a different story. I have found a few sites like aev showing a hemi conversion for 20k is this really the cost. Motech sells a diy kit with the harness to mate the gm computer to the jeep canbus and it s weld free the motors trannys are readily available the aftermarket support is unmatched and the powertrains themselves are very solid in a jku and in most cases the stock jeep radiator is adequate to cool the 4 8 5 3 s.

Hemi power in your jeep jk. As the owner of a v8 swap jku i would steer you towards a gm lsx powertrain. Jeep jk semi budget hemi swap hemi swaps are never cheap but at least this one won t have you eating macaroni and cheese for a year. Direct injected gm lt1 engine combined with gm s 8 speed transmission represents the pinnacle of v8 engine conversion technology.

Come join the discussion about performance modifications classifieds reviews engine swaps troubleshooting suspension. 2014 42 posts. Diy engine conversion kits. I am handy but this job would be over my head.

These are some of the perks of putting our hemi kit in your jk. Big news we now have a emissions legal hemi swap for the 2007 2011 jeep jk carb legal in every state. Jk general discussion forum.