This is more of an engine swap thread than a build thread but it can just keep going after I get the swap done! I started a previous thread here http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f369/5-3-swap-feeler-1464096/ to get some info and bounce ideas off of people but now that it is going down I figure I should start a new one for anyone wanting to follow or gain/contribute some knowledge. I'll bring everyone up to where it sits now. The build probably wont go as fast as I would like due to budget and time restraints. I'm trying to part out the rest of the donor truck to fund more parts. For a little back story, I think that my engine swap is especially awesome since I used to own the donor truck a couple of years ago. I actually sold it to my buddy in order to buy my YJ, so the truck has been in my life for almost 5 years. I paid $12k for it with only 71k on it then I bought it back from insurance for $1600 with 114k! :2thumbsup:
Vortec Swap Parts List
Trans to transfer case adapter: Advance Adapters 4l60e to np231 http://www.advanceadapters.com/produ...seadapter-kit/
Motor Mounts: AA http://www.advanceadapters.com/produ...ine-mount-kit/
Transmission Mount: AA http://www.advanceadapters.com/produ...mission-mount/
Radiator: Superior Radiator http://www.wwwsuperiorradiator.com/v...sion_radiators
Transmission Shifter: Lokar http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Transfer Case Shifter: Novak http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/shifters/sk2x.htm
PCM tune and harness: Wayne Hartwig via Pirate4x4
PCM Mount: Novak http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/e..._ecm_mount.htm
New Trans Tunnel Cover: Novak http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/shifters/cj_yj_tunnel_cover.htm (Wouldn't have been necessary if my old one was in good shape and I didnt screw around with the tub for the old shifter)
Misc.: B&M aux. trans cooler, Spectre CAI for Silverado cut down to fit, 1/8" npt to 12mm adatper for Jeep temp sender http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Auto-Meter-2277-LS1-Water-Temperature-Sender-Adapter,8195.html
That is all I can think of for now. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
Vortec Swap Parts List
Trans to transfer case adapter: Advance Adapters 4l60e to np231 http://www.advanceadapters.com/produ...seadapter-kit/
Motor Mounts: AA http://www.advanceadapters.com/produ...ine-mount-kit/
Transmission Mount: AA http://www.advanceadapters.com/produ...mission-mount/
Radiator: Superior Radiator http://www.wwwsuperiorradiator.com/v...sion_radiators
Transmission Shifter: Lokar http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Transfer Case Shifter: Novak http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/shifters/sk2x.htm
PCM tune and harness: Wayne Hartwig via Pirate4x4
PCM Mount: Novak http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/e..._ecm_mount.htm
New Trans Tunnel Cover: Novak http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/shifters/cj_yj_tunnel_cover.htm (Wouldn't have been necessary if my old one was in good shape and I didnt screw around with the tub for the old shifter)
Misc.: B&M aux. trans cooler, Spectre CAI for Silverado cut down to fit, 1/8" npt to 12mm adatper for Jeep temp sender http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Auto-Meter-2277-LS1-Water-Temperature-Sender-Adapter,8195.html
That is all I can think of for now. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.