magnum

  1. Theblkprl1999

    2004 RHD Magnum R/T swap

    So today I begin the magnum swap in my wife’s 04 rhd! This is going to be good. I have plans to try something different as far as wiring goes just need to check a few thing first. Plan - use the entire drivetrain minus tcase from a Durango R/T utilize the harness I have for a 99 Tj as well...
  2. Theblkprl1999

    5.9 magnum swap help

    Alright guys. Getting ready to start a new project. A rhd 5.9 swap. I have a few things I can’t wrap my head around as of yet.. Backstory. I have a full running working (daily driver) donor vehicle 1999 Durango slt. With a 5.9 Planning on putting the entire drivetrain minus tcase into my...
  3. TreverStevens

    V8 swap exhaust

    Wrapping up my Magnum V8 swap finally and starting to look at what I want to do for an exhaust. From reading and watching things around on the internet a lot of people say a 3” exhaust does the Magnums well, but didn’t know if that would make much of a difference with the TJ’s shorter wheelbase...
  4. E

    SOLD Magnum V8 Swap parts - Complete harness, bellhousing, etc...

    Selling the Wiring harness, bellhousing and ECM as well as a throttle body and other brackets from parts I purchased from Jimmy to swap my 1997 TJ to a Magnum V8 5.2/5.9. As a kit you'll need to source your own motor and motor mounts as well as radiator, etc. The wiring harness is a spliced...
  5. TreverStevens

    Engine Swap: V8 Magnum or TDI?

    Greetings TJ community! First time posting here, but I've been using the forum as a reference for a while now. So here's the run down for me, I picked up a TJ back in early Sept with roughly 130k on the 2.5L with 5 speed manual. About 5 weeks after having it and starting to address the various...
  6. 4speedhandler

    Hypothetical: 5.3 LS vs 5.2/5.9 magnum

    what are everybody's thoughts and opinions on v8 swaps in a tj using either the small block mopars or small block chevy's of the late 90's/early 2000's? which is more difficult? which is more cost effective? power per dollar? for those of us using our tj's as daily drivers and wheelers which...