Built e85 383ls1 in a 1968 military kaiser jeep m715
10-19-2013, 09:26 PM
#1
Built e85 383ls1 in a 1968 military kaiser jeep m715 hello all. i figured i would post my build on here too. hopefully gain recognition and maybe some sponsors lol.. my wallet alone aint cutting it any more.
well heres info on the truck.
1968 m715 kaiser jeep.
had it since 91 i was not even 1 year old when my dad brought it. he messed with it a while. then my brother did. and now its mine!
was originally a sea bee navy truck.
the motor
from a 99 z28 came as a stroker with forged internals. i added some cnc. ported heads a victor jr intake and a quick fuel e85 750dp carb and the 6010 msd ignition. and a 238/242 .640/.609 cam sounds mean on idle.. s10 shorty ls1 swap headers. no motor mounted fab needed had a 6.5 turbo diesel before so trans and mounts were bolt in.
drivetrain
4l80e with a rossler manual control box works beautifully.
jegs 4000 stall torque converter
art carr shifter from wide open designs.
np241c rebuilt by o&r off road in bloomington,ca
cable shifter from jb fab i made a custom mount for the xcase works good.
differentials
front dana 60 stock but with 4:10s with limited slips
rear dana 70 stock with 4:10s and limited slips
extras.
all autometer analog gauges with leds
arc 12 switch control panel all wiring was done by me.
gtlighting usa 7 and 4 inch hid lights
harbor freight led trailer tail lights
aem afr failsafe gauge.
rci 19 gallon aluminum fuel cell.
aeromotive street pump and a1000 regulator
I'm sure I'm forgetting some details but those are the main ones.
all well most of the work was done by me. the work its not the prettiest. but I'm only 23 and I'm learning. it had a diesel 6.5 in it before but it had no power. i wanted to do a twin turbo p pump cummins swap in it but it would involve 10 times more work. i had this motor laying since 2008 for a different project. but ended up putting it in here... the engine don't run 100% right now but i hope to get it dyno tuned by westech as soon as they can.
when i get the engine running good to its max. i plan on ordering a set of hummer wheels and have skat trak make me some paddle tires for the sand dunes. and eventually if work keeps going good i want to link suspension it front and rear with big travel. i want to be able to fly over whoops and bumps. but I'm taking it step by step. well heres some pics enjoy. thanks for looking
well heres info on the truck.
1968 m715 kaiser jeep.
had it since 91 i was not even 1 year old when my dad brought it. he messed with it a while. then my brother did. and now its mine!
was originally a sea bee navy truck.
the motor
from a 99 z28 came as a stroker with forged internals. i added some cnc. ported heads a victor jr intake and a quick fuel e85 750dp carb and the 6010 msd ignition. and a 238/242 .640/.609 cam sounds mean on idle.. s10 shorty ls1 swap headers. no motor mounted fab needed had a 6.5 turbo diesel before so trans and mounts were bolt in.
drivetrain
4l80e with a rossler manual control box works beautifully.
jegs 4000 stall torque converter
art carr shifter from wide open designs.
np241c rebuilt by o&r off road in bloomington,ca
cable shifter from jb fab i made a custom mount for the xcase works good.
differentials
front dana 60 stock but with 4:10s with limited slips
rear dana 70 stock with 4:10s and limited slips
extras.
all autometer analog gauges with leds
arc 12 switch control panel all wiring was done by me.
gtlighting usa 7 and 4 inch hid lights
harbor freight led trailer tail lights
aem afr failsafe gauge.
rci 19 gallon aluminum fuel cell.
aeromotive street pump and a1000 regulator
I'm sure I'm forgetting some details but those are the main ones.
all well most of the work was done by me. the work its not the prettiest. but I'm only 23 and I'm learning. it had a diesel 6.5 in it before but it had no power. i wanted to do a twin turbo p pump cummins swap in it but it would involve 10 times more work. i had this motor laying since 2008 for a different project. but ended up putting it in here... the engine don't run 100% right now but i hope to get it dyno tuned by westech as soon as they can.
when i get the engine running good to its max. i plan on ordering a set of hummer wheels and have skat trak make me some paddle tires for the sand dunes. and eventually if work keeps going good i want to link suspension it front and rear with big travel. i want to be able to fly over whoops and bumps. but I'm taking it step by step. well heres some pics enjoy. thanks for looking
Last edited by 383lt1impala; 11-18-2013 at 09:11 AM.
10-19-2013, 09:33 PM
#3
the swap itself was easy.. it had a 6.5 turbo diesel in it before. so what i did is buy 1 inch rear motor plates and put them so they go 1 inch forward. i used s10 headers i needed to persuade the firewall a bit for clearance but nothing crazy...
10-28-2013, 11:20 PM
#6
It was I didn't need to fabricate anything to make it fit. Also since it's pre 1975 in ca that means no smog checks. I have plates and insurance I drive it around town right now. I get plenty of attention. I will be putting in a 4000stall converter tomorrow. Go through the whole truck again and have it ready for Friday to go to glamis dunes.
