Hey guys,
I've been trying to plan out my build and I'm researching engine swaps. I have the 4.0L 5 speed in my '98 with either 3.73 or 4.10 gears (not sure yet, only had it for a few months, gonna check it out when I change all my fluids this week). My thoughts are to buy a junkyard motor and drop it in, and then add upgrades later down the line after I've upgraded my axles (I have a 44 in the rear so I should be fine for a while with a stock LS, provided I drive carefully). I might upgrade my axles at the same time, haven't decided yet.
I was wondering if some of you with experience in this field have any opinions on what size engine I should be primarily looking into for a swap. I've been considering 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L, even up to a 6.0L if I can convince myself it'll fit easy enough and won't drain my bank account all at once. I'm planning a junkyard swap so it shouldn't be too crazy expensive, but you never know. Thanks!
I've been trying to plan out my build and I'm researching engine swaps. I have the 4.0L 5 speed in my '98 with either 3.73 or 4.10 gears (not sure yet, only had it for a few months, gonna check it out when I change all my fluids this week). My thoughts are to buy a junkyard motor and drop it in, and then add upgrades later down the line after I've upgraded my axles (I have a 44 in the rear so I should be fine for a while with a stock LS, provided I drive carefully). I might upgrade my axles at the same time, haven't decided yet.
I was wondering if some of you with experience in this field have any opinions on what size engine I should be primarily looking into for a swap. I've been considering 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L, even up to a 6.0L if I can convince myself it'll fit easy enough and won't drain my bank account all at once. I'm planning a junkyard swap so it shouldn't be too crazy expensive, but you never know. Thanks!