Chevy 383/400 swap

XJeepNick · 03-24-2005, 10:53 PM

has anyone done the chevy 383ci swap in their jeep? i found it for the jeep at golen and was wondering what people experiences were....
i got to thinkin about how much an avenger supercharger is (6 grand) and how the golen 383 chevy is only about 4500 and gives u 150 percent of the supercharged 4.0's horsepower. im loving the idea of that 383 swap. any ideas?

inkslinger · 03-24-2005, 11:11 PM

i have a sbc 350 from golens and it's sweet, never had any problems with it. it's not in a jeep it was in a camaro i used to have. i still have the motor.

XJeepNick · 03-24-2005, 11:30 PM

what all was necessary to do the swap? and what all in the engine compartment can i reuse with the 383?

**balloo93** · 03-24-2005, 11:52 PM

Anything can be done with enough time, experience, and money!

Personally I like the idea of a Hesco or accurate Power stroker over a V8 install. It would save you a TON of time and money in fabrication and possibe driveline mods and adapters.

You have to consider things like, what trans and TC you plan on running. Will the engine postion necessitate a new set of Driveshafts. Will that much power be too much for the stock axles. ect.........

Not to mention that in Austin, the inspection shops will turn you away pretty quick unless it's a clean emissions legal swap.

XJeepNick · 03-25-2005, 03:08 PM

this is true...also i just read that if i got the chevy in there it needs 91+ octane fuel which i cant afford to pay for....

03-24-2005, 11:11 PM	#2
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03-24-2005, 11:30 PM	#3
XJeepNick Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 85 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	what all was necessary to do the swap? and what all in the engine compartment can i reuse with the 383? __________________ new s.n. is ATX XJ

03-25-2005, 03:08 PM	#5
XJeepNick Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 85 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	this is true...also i just read that if i got the chevy in there it needs 91+ octane fuel which i cant afford to pay for.... __________________ new s.n. is ATX XJ