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 Cool engine swap
#938246
03/31/09 06:59 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
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I was in a shop the other day and saw what looks to be a good swap in progress. It was a 318 V8 out of a GC going into a TJ. The wiring harness was almost a perfect match. There were only two (maybe 3) connections that needed modification. The TJ just needed a 1" BL to get all the components to line up right on.
97tj, Shaved Ford 9 rear, 4:10's, New 35x12.5 BFG KM2's to test!, Warn x8000i, ARB's, Quick Disco's, Hand Throttle, & it's my DD. 
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 Re: Cool engine swap
[Re: DBL_DTY97TJ]
#938247
03/31/09 07:09 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
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How did it look in thee? Is there plenty of room to work around? Big JIm <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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Re: Cool engine swap
[Re: BigJim]
#938248
04/01/09 12:06 AM
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Joined: Nov 2007
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What year Grand and what liter?
01' TJ Wangler, 6" Ruff Country X Series, 35" x 12.5" Mickey Thompsons On 15 x 10" rims w/ simi Bead Lock, Matching Warn Bumpers, 9500xi Warn Wench, Tom Woods Drive Shaft And SYE, And A K+N Cool Air Intake. Still Improving
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Re: Cool engine swap
[Re: BigJim]
#938249
04/01/09 02:04 AM
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Joined: Jan 2007
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It didn't take up any more room than the I6. Same radiaor, shroud, everything. I forgot to ask what year the vehicles were. It looked like DC could have made it a nearly no cost option though. It was that simple a switch. I can find out more about it if you want.
97tj, Shaved Ford 9 rear, 4:10's, New 35x12.5 BFG KM2's to test!, Warn x8000i, ARB's, Quick Disco's, Hand Throttle, & it's my DD.
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Re: Cool engine swap
[Re: DBL_DTY97TJ]
#938250
04/01/09 02:15 AM
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Joined: Nov 2007
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Just wondering if it could be the 4.7 V8. I love the 4.7 in my 01 GC Larado. Much power and torc, would probably do great in a Wrangler with the weight diff.
01' TJ Wangler, 6" Ruff Country X Series, 35" x 12.5" Mickey Thompsons On 15 x 10" rims w/ simi Bead Lock, Matching Warn Bumpers, 9500xi Warn Wench, Tom Woods Drive Shaft And SYE, And A K+N Cool Air Intake. Still Improving
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Re: Cool engine swap
[Re: reepersteve]
#938251
04/01/09 07:08 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,087
Body Damage is Cool
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Just wondering if it could be the 4.7 V8. I love the 4.7 in my 01 GC Larado. Much power and torc, would probably do great in a Wrangler with the weight diff. A 318 c.i. engine is bigger than 4.7 liters -- probably around 5.2 to 5.3 liters.
1977 CJ-7, fiberglass body, AMC 360 w/ headers, DUI ignition, Edelbrock intake and Holley 4150 carb, TF999, Dana 300, 4.56 gears lockers, York air comp, 4" susp lift, 2" body lift, BFG 35" M-T tires, Megashifter, AGR pump & box, REP8000 winch.
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Re: Cool engine swap
[Re: BobRowe]
#938252
04/01/09 12:18 PM
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Joined: Nov 2007
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Thanks for info, I did not know that.
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