Jeep Kj V8 Swap

Joined dec 7 2014 42 posts.

Jeep kj v8 swap. We offer a few different options for installing a gm ls based engine into your jeep jk. If you ve dreamed of having a v8 powered jk and are something of a do it yourself type aev makes it simple. Our complete hemi kit with engine and transmission includes. Do it yourself conversion components you purchase the parts needed and do the swap in your garage at your own pace or until you run out of beer.

Designed for shade tree mechanics and professionals alike aev s v8 hemi builder kit includes everything you need to complete the swap with factory like results. Discussion starter 1 jul 26 2016. 4 day time lapse and test drive of the 3 8l swap to the 6 0l gen 4 v8 with 6 speed 6l80e transmission. Since modern electronically controlled engines have matured swapping one of these into a classic jeep is easier than ever.

The hemi conversion is by far the best v8 swap for the wrangler jk. Jump to latest follow 1 4 of 4 posts. Swap done by the otc crew at. This computer controlled v8 will require you to.

They still carry a hefty price tag but performance and reliability just can t be beat. Bruiser conversions is the industry leader in fully integrated engine conversions for the jeep wrangler platform. Jeep jk ls engine swaps 2007 2018. Use our 50 state legal jeep jk v8 hemi conversion kit to create your own street legal wrangler and almost double the performance of your jeep.

Jeep speed shop in cotati ca has developed a new and free diy jeep hemi swap guide that includes all the instructions and videos you need to tackle your own conversion. Motech pioneered the gen iv ls wrangler jk swap back in 2009 and continues to lead the way supporting gm gen v directed injected lt engines. When you re ready to scrap that stock v6 and get eight cylinder power visit jeep speed shop. Jeep jk wrangler ls swap 2007 2011.

We offer a full lineup of gm performance ls3 hemi and cummins turbo diesel engine conversion installations and do it yourself kits for the jl jk and tj platform. V8 conversion cost. I have been trying to find the cost to convert my jk to a v8. Jk jeep wrangler forum.

I am handy but this job would be over my head. All of them are fit with a cast iron block but you ll want to make sure you pick up one with a rear oil sump pan. Power numbers range from 220 to 245 ponies and 295 to 335 lb ft of torque depending on the year and cubic inches. I have found a few sites like aev showing a hemi conversion for 20k.

Bruiser also builds a full line of luxury off road vehicles including the super cab jk crew and overlander. Jk general discussion forum. There is no equal direct injected gm lt1 engine combined with gm s 8 speed transmission represents the pinnacle of v8 engine conversion technology.