overall, no, I still love it and I'm proud of it every time I drive it. If you pressed me on what I would do differently, it would probably be a crate motor or a fully rebuilt motor, I have a few small oil leaks and I'd love a few more HP. It's been a great addition for my family and thanks for watching!
What are the dimensions that you used for the the engine mounts. And I’m also doing a Ls swap in my 1999 Jeep Wrangler and your videos are helping a lot thanks!
Driver side yes, passenger side no, Holley bracket for a/c pump to move it up. If you don’t move it you need to notch your frame and I didn’t want to do that. Check out Novak for more details as they supplied the bracket.
I am in the middle of an LS 5.3 swap in my 02 TJ. What parts did you use for the oil pressure sensor and temperature sensor to use the jeep gauges? I am also using a lot of the Nowak conversion parts and I am currently waiting for my wiring harness which has been back ordered till the middle of January 2022 because they cannot get the fuse blocks they use. Did they give you directions as to what wiring needed to be taken out of the jeep harness? Or do you have any suggestions for me when it comes to cutting down my jeep parts?
Ronald Escoto no, you weld them in different places to the frame based on the instructions from the supplier. I ordered from novak and they have pretty easy to follow instructions. The engine ends up sitting a few inches forward since the 4.0 is long and straight whereas the V8 is shorter and wider.
I bought this one but I ended up using the stock bracket as it worked better www.quadratec.com/products/12590_042X_PG.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0tDb3Nms6gIVDvDACh3H2AyZEAQYAiABEgLKHPD_BwE
I think they will work and that's what I plan to keep until they blow up. If you're doing rock crawling, they won't work. This jeep was a fun project and I drive it a few times a month with the kids so the axles are just fine for that. Also, I, like many other folks, have spent WAY too much on my jeep and I can't stomach putting more in for axles just for fun. If I did upgrade, I would probably do super 35 in the rear with a locker, I probably wouldn't go d44 or d60 or do the 8.8 conversion.
This video series inspired for me to swap my engine. Thanks for your content I have these videos downloaded 🔥
Brodie Da Jeep glad to hear it helped you, good luck!!
Excellent!! Thank you for sharing...a lot of work...OMG!
A lot of fun too!
Excellent videos....question. Any regrets with doing the swap?
overall, no, I still love it and I'm proud of it every time I drive it. If you pressed me on what I would do differently, it would probably be a crate motor or a fully rebuilt motor, I have a few small oil leaks and I'd love a few more HP. It's been a great addition for my family and thanks for watching!
@@longhorn8459 Thnx!
What are the dimensions that you used for the the engine mounts. And I’m also doing a Ls swap in my 1999 Jeep Wrangler and your videos are helping a lot thanks!
www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/engine-mounts/mmtj-g/
Is that the stock 5.3 truck accessories drive brackets?
Driver side yes, passenger side no, Holley bracket for a/c pump to move it up. If you don’t move it you need to notch your frame and I didn’t want to do that. Check out Novak for more details as they supplied the bracket.
Did you use the stock A/C compressor? Which relocation bracket did you use to mount the A/C? Thanks!
no, bought new a/c system, I can't remember the relocation bracket but I think it's in my cost breakdown video
I am in the middle of an LS 5.3 swap in my 02 TJ. What parts did you use for the oil pressure sensor and temperature sensor to use the jeep gauges? I am also using a lot of the Nowak conversion parts and I am currently waiting for my wiring harness which has been back ordered till the middle of January 2022 because they cannot get the fuse blocks they use. Did they give you directions as to what wiring needed to be taken out of the jeep harness? Or do you have any suggestions for me when it comes to cutting down my jeep parts?
Did you figure it out?
the new bases for the supports you installed them in the same position from which you removed the old ones ???
Ronald Escoto I don’t follow the question, which piece are you talking about?
Talking about the engine mount brackets
the question is if you soldered them in the same position where the old brackets
Ronald Escoto no, you weld them in different places to the frame based on the instructions from the supplier. I ordered from novak and they have pretty easy to follow instructions. The engine ends up sitting a few inches forward since the 4.0 is long and straight whereas the V8 is shorter and wider.
Longhorn sorry to bother you again which bracket did you use for the steering ? Thanks again
I bought this one but I ended up using the stock bracket as it worked better www.quadratec.com/products/12590_042X_PG.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0tDb3Nms6gIVDvDACh3H2AyZEAQYAiABEgLKHPD_BwE
Hey I wondering if this swap would be basically the some for the xj
Maybe, I’ve seen some xj swaps on YT and they seem similar but I’d call Novak to get a more educated opinion.
what axles are you running? do you think the 30 and 35’s will work? or are you upgrading to bigger?
I think they will work and that's what I plan to keep until they blow up. If you're doing rock crawling, they won't work. This jeep was a fun project and I drive it a few times a month with the kids so the axles are just fine for that. Also, I, like many other folks, have spent WAY too much on my jeep and I can't stomach putting more in for axles just for fun. If I did upgrade, I would probably do super 35 in the rear with a locker, I probably wouldn't go d44 or d60 or do the 8.8 conversion.
I'm considering this swap on my 04 Rubicon. If I may ask what waa roughly the total cost?
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What is the link for the Advanced Adapters SYE video if you don't mind?
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What Transmission are you using?
@@migueldelvalle2193 he's using the 4l60e that came with the v8