Hi! I have a 2001 TJ. Swapping in a V8 Magnum. Here for some information and inspiration. Was trying to message @RangerRick. I may not have those permissions yet, this being my first post. Thanks
Because you have a 2001 TJ you have a PCI dash as opposed to a CCD dash of the 1997-2000 models.Hi! I have a 2001 TJ. Swapping in a V8 Magnum. Here for some information and inspiration. Was trying to message @RangerRick. I may not have those permissions yet, this being my first post. Thanks
Drool city. U didn't do a write up per chance, did you? If the stroker in my '98 dies, I'm going 5.9. I also am not a women and prefer a manual transmission. You mentioned an upgrade AX15 from Novak? I hadn't heard anything about those. I know there was a "Terminator" version out there once upon a time. Got any details?Good luck. I just completed my 5.9 Magnum w/ AX15 5 speed swap in March. Mine is a '99. Better than I imagined.... Here are some pics... I wanted it to look as factory as I could. 1998 5.9 Magnum upgraded AX15 from Novak Conversions. Takes alot of research and patience, but well worth it in the end.
Drool city. U didn't do a write up per chance, did you? If the stroker in my '98 dies, I'm going 5.9. I also am not a women and prefer a manual transmission. You mentioned an upgrade AX15 from Novak? I hadn't heard anything about those. I know there was a "Terminator" version out there once upon a time. Got any details?
I hated giving up the manual transmission in my TJ. But yes for some types of wheelin a slush box is better.Just messing around. There are a few on here that tell everyone they are doing it wrong if they don't have or plan to swap to a slushbox. Just trying to goad them a bit I admit auto's have their place and can out perform manuals in some situations.
I called B&G previously and he said to get a PCM from a 01 to 03 Durango. I just picked one up yesterday from an 01. I have been debating on what tranmission to use. For daily driving I really enjoy the manual. For wheeling I tend to like the automatic better. The auto that came from my donor ZJ has a broken and cracked bellhousing. A used 44RE is alot cheaper and easier to find then a AX15. I had some questions about wiring and was thinking of hiring him to do it but after some research I think I can manage it. Thank you guys for the responses.Because you have a 2001 TJ you have a PCI dash as opposed to a CCD dash of the 1997-2000 models.
You need to make sure that your PCM for the engine comes from a newer Dakota.
Are you planning on running a manual transmission or automatic?
If you are going manual then you will need to find a PCM from a Dakota with a automatic and then send the PCM to B&G to get flashed for a manual transmission.
What sort of information are you looking for? @RangerRick just got done moving so he may not be on here much right now.
I have a 1997 TJ that I did a V-8 swap on in 2005. I'm in the process of rebuilding the Jeep right now.
I called B&G previously and he said to get a PCM from a 01 to 03 Durango. I just picked one up yesterday from an 01. I have been debating on what tranmission to use. For daily driving I really enjoy the manual. For wheeling I tend to like the automatic better. The auto that came from my donor ZJ has a broken and cracked bellhousing. A used 44RE is alot cheaper and easier to find then a AX15. I had some questions about wiring and was thinking of hiring him to do it but after some research I think I can manage it. Thank you guys for the responses.
I had thought about a 46RE but that would put the starter on the drivers side and possible interference with front driveshaft? What size tires are you running? I have 35's. Biggest I would go in the near future would be 37's. I figured if an AX5 held up surely a 44RE would??After having a 44RE in my Jeep I would suggest you run a 46RE instead. I burned up the clutches in my first 44RE and then right before my engine was overheating that made me park my TJ I was having shifting issues. But I was also running larger tires and can be a little heavy footed sometimes. But if it was me I'd just error on the side of caution and run a 46RE.
Thank you!Starting around page 4 and then for a few pages after in my build thread there are notes and other builds with V-8 swaps that I linked.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/wildmans-tj-is-getting-a-face-lift.19356/page-4
I had thought about a 46RE but that would put the starter on the drivers side and possible interference with front driveshaft? What size tires are you running? I have 35's. Biggest I would go in the near future would be 37's. I figured if an AX5 held up surely a 44RE would??
The truck and Durango 46re does put the starter on the drivers side. I am only running a 2 inch lift with a high line to run 35s. No driveshaft interference.I had thought about a 46RE but that would put the starter on the drivers side and possible interference with front driveshaft? What size tires are you running? I have 35's. Biggest I would go in the near future would be 37's. I figured if an AX5 held up surely a 44RE would??
Advanced Adapters is where I read about the 1" body lift.