I want to do an R2.8 swap but I have a 32rh auto trans. I don't see why it wouldn't work except I can't find an adapter plate. Do you know a group that makes one? What else is required in the swap that isn't included with the engine?
Generally with autos, the problem is the controller more than the adapter. I'm just not versed on what aftermarket controllers are available. Chris and Rusty Autoholic probably know more about the auto controllers.
Besides the engine, you'll have to get:
-the motor mounted ie mounts
-electric fan
-brackets for the oil and fuel filter
-sensors/gauges (but easily can be made to work with stock gauges)
-fuel line, fittings, fuel regulator
-intercooler
-May need to use a different radiator (I've heard of issues with the stock one, so maybe get a custom radiator which is $2k from CBR)
-Reservoir for power steering
-air filter
-lots of different piping and hoses and some wiring
-bigger battery than the stock Jeep battery (and fit the battery)
-If you want AC then just hand over at least your first born ($1500 for the bracket to even get started)
-Misc items I'm likely forgetting, not including what's broken on your Jeep and accessible
If you take your time, you can put this build together without crazy expense. At least have a budget 2x the engine cost and preferable 3x (yes that's immense, but if you're under that buy an Atlas and some lockers, well spending money is pretty easy to do) or you could be stuck only looking at the Cummins in your garage.
I think the kit and engine is around $20k right now. My kit was $7,500 without the engine. I think that's increased now. I added stuff during my build though when I did the swap, so my my build price was quite a bit more and I keep adding each year. I hoping that slows in the near future though.
