1999 TJ with a Fox Body 5.0 swap

Blong112

Blong112

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Well, I'm new to the forum but thought I say hi and post my 1999 jeep Wrangler. It started out as a 4 cylinder 5 speed and swapped in a 5.0 EFI out of a 1990 Fox body mustang, including swapping a c-6 transmission and a borg Warner T-case from a f250. I have a 4.5 inch lift with 33x12.5x17 and body armor all the way around. Spartan front lockers. The jeep is still under construction with still needing a winch (picking up in 2 weeks before hitting the trail) and axel swap so I can run 37x13.50x17 which will be my winter project. I've attached a few pictures. Cheers!

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downthepines said:
That thing should rip, 225 hp 300 lbs of twist. Very nice!
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It's not bad and more than enough for now on the trails. My daughter is currently driving around town but as soon as she gets her another wrangler in about 2 years, I'll be pulling the motor for trick flow intake and aluminum heads and probably a new cam for good measure. Imo you can never have enough power. Lol
 
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Nice! I first read the post wrong and clicked thinking there WAS a fox body Mustang grafted to the chassis of the Wrangler! :ROFLMAO:

How does she run?
 
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Ephry73 said:
Nice! I first read the post wrong and clicked thinking there WAS a fox body Mustang grafted to the chassis of the Wrangler! :ROFLMAO:

How does she run?
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No worries, I may have typed it oit in a confusing way.😂 It drives good and straight. I've had it on the interstate driving about 80 but she's heavy with all the body armor on it.
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Awesome.. Love more V-8 swaps. Why did you go with the C-6 instead of a E4OD?
What axles are you swapping to this winter?
 
Wildman said:
Awesome.. Love more V-8 swaps. Why did you go with the C-6 instead of a E4OD?
What axles are you swapping to this winter?
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Yeah, the c-6 isn't ideal but I got a good deal on a rebuilt c-6, so in it went. I'm going to go with the Ford 8.8 with limited slip and then probably a 44 upfront, i already have the Ford 8.8. I basically trying to keep the jeep a driver on the rode and very capable on the trail, especially with my daughter driving it for the time being.
 
Ephry73 said:
Nice! I first read the post wrong and clicked thinking there WAS a fox body Mustang grafted to the chassis of the Wrangler! :ROFLMAO:
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That was my first thought too - but this is a far better option. The Fox body Mustangs were FUGLY in my opinion.
 
Zorba said:
That was my first thought too - but this is a far better option. The Fox body Mustangs were FUGLY in my opinion.
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Oh for sure. Although, there are a few out there that have been worked on and look mean and lean.

This motor swap just seems right.
 
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