Good evening, I'm looking to jump into a small block chevy swap into my 06 TJ. I have the majority of the things figured out for the build. but I'm looking for advice on the transmission (manual). the motor I'm using is a built 327 1st gen SBC. I'm keeping it carbureted. I can't find mounts for the swap either so if anyone has links please let me know. drive shafts I'm completely lost with as well.
Requirements for swapping in a built small block Chevy engine?
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Literally everything you need is here:
http://www.novak-adapt.com
Not just that, but all the research is there as well in terms of what works, what doesn't, etc. Check it out!
http://www.novak-adapt.com
Not just that, but all the research is there as well in terms of what works, what doesn't, etc. Check it out!
thank you for the link. I found it before but didn't take it for what it was worth. after reading up on it I know what I need. The only thing I couldn't find was the requirements for a lift and what it will take to keep the jeep level with the weight of a v8 in it. I want to go 3-4 inches over stock but don't know what i'll need to keep the front level.
Yep, if you actually go through their site, you'll see they've pretty much compiled all the information in one place for V8 swaps in TJs.
Your V8 should either way the same or be lighter than the 4.0. That being said, you shouldn't need to worry about the front springs needing to be stiffer. That only comes into play (from what I understand) when you want to add a big, heavy diesel engine or something).
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I’d stay far away from a 700R4. They might have great gearing but take expensive parts to be reliable. Even then reliability is questionable. I learned my lesson the hard way.
I'm not the emission natzi here are anything but I am always LOST when someone wants to swap an older carbureted engine into a modern FL platform. Just because you have said engine doesn't make it the right choice for a swap. Going from a engine that will run at just about any angle to a engine with a carburetor just doesn't make sense. I grew up tuning carburetors and setting points with a matchbook. And yes I balked at going to FI when it first came out. But that was when it wasn't a good platform.
And just because you don't have to go thru emissions testing in your state doesn't make it legal. I understand most could careless what the federal government allow. But I do have a question for the OP? If you did/do this swap what are you planning on doing if you get assigned overseas? Most places I was sent if your vehicle required it then it must pass emissions.
And just because you don't have to go thru emissions testing in your state doesn't make it legal. I understand most could careless what the federal government allow. But I do have a question for the OP? If you did/do this swap what are you planning on doing if you get assigned overseas? Most places I was sent if your vehicle required it then it must pass emissions.
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