Hi All, I am preparing for an engine change in California. I wanted to put a 5.3L Silverado Vortec in, but after talking to the DMV referee I discovered thats not legal... can't put a medium duty truck engine into a light duty jeep. I asked what I could do and he suggested the EROD LS3 was really the only way.
SO, has anyone done this swap into a CJ or Wrangler and achieved california smog certification. Some of the questions I have:
-Did the manifolds that came stock on the EROD package fit in the frame/steering rod?
-What transmission/controller did you use?
-Did the wiring harness go in OK?
-Did you change the gas tank?
-I have already purchased the Novak adapter kits for all this, has anyone else used this, how did it go?
-If possible would love to talk to someone over the phone to understand more about any issues they ran into.
these are just a few of my initial questions. Thanks a bunch to anyone that can help. If you're in the Bay Area happy to buy you a beer/s for your advice!
Mark
SO, has anyone done this swap into a CJ or Wrangler and achieved california smog certification. Some of the questions I have:
-Did the manifolds that came stock on the EROD package fit in the frame/steering rod?
-What transmission/controller did you use?
-Did the wiring harness go in OK?
-Did you change the gas tank?
-I have already purchased the Novak adapter kits for all this, has anyone else used this, how did it go?
-If possible would love to talk to someone over the phone to understand more about any issues they ran into.
these are just a few of my initial questions. Thanks a bunch to anyone that can help. If you're in the Bay Area happy to buy you a beer/s for your advice!
Mark