v8

  1. Theblkprl1999

    Ccd pci v8 question. Please help!!

    So having a hard time figuring out what to do. Donor 99 durango ccd 5.9 motor and trans. Into a 2004 pci Tj I have access to an entire 99 ccd Tj for wiring. I mean everything. (Gutting for a simple buggy refresh.) Question is. What to do about swap wiring. Do I use the entire Durango...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. RangerRick

    SOLD 1997 TJ Wrangler tub & frame with V8 engine in SoCal ($200 this weekend)

    This weekend 4/25 & 4/26 ONLY: The tub and frame with the V8 Magnum engine mounted in the frame for $200. I am moving this weekend and if I have to take it I will part it out even farther. The frame, tub & 1" Daystar body lift mounts all for $200 come get it with the AA motor mounts installed...
  5. Oreyca

    Novak block hugger headers for a Gen III swap?

    I was wondering if any of you have used the Novak block hugger headers for a TJ Gen lll swap? If so, have they been reliable, leak free and have you been generally happy with them after putting some miles and years on them? So that's the primary question but to expand a bit if you care to read...
  6. SgtMik

    Budget lift with LS swap

    Question for all. To start with I am new to this at 50 and am looking for meaningful input. I recently bought a 98 TJ with a 4 cyl 5 speed. It is a riot but as most of you know gutless. This winter I am going to tear it down and do some mods and am now stocking the parts to do them. It is...
  7. 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...
  8. RangerRick

    1998 ZJ Grand Cherokee 5.2L V8 Laredo 4x4 CA, $800

    For sale: ZJ Grand Cherokee 1998 V8 5.2L 4x4 Laredo edition, about 160K on the clock, Has 3.5" Rubicon Express budget lift kit on it with RE springs, adjustable track bar and poly spacers in the rear. Has factory Limited Gold/Alloy rims with 245x75x16 tires (31.4") pinch weld has been folded...
  9. 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...
  10. J

    04 TJ build: SBC w/ full width 1-tons

    Starting this a little late, but I'm in the middle of dropping a chevy 5.3/4l60e trans into my tj and prepping some Dana 60/70 to swap in the near future. Going to run the axles full width with a 3" front stretch and a 5" rear stretch. Trying to decide on 37" or 40" tires. The tire size will...