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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Got the donor out of a 2002 Z71 silverado. Using Advance Adapters finally sat the 5.3 in and I think it looks OK. Waiting for my Hooker block hugger headers to see fit than finalize the mounts. To continue...
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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Very cool!
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 03:27 AM
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Hooker Block Huggers fits good with Advance Adapter mounts. Can't wait!!
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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Just got the cooling system in and it looks GOOD!. Next is FIRE IT UP!!!
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Fired up without a hitch. Thanks to my Friends and LS1TECH.COM for all the support. SMOKE'S the tires at will!! Few odds and ends to wrap up but DAS NUH-TING. Keep you posted.
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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Looks good, and damn, you beat me to completion, lol. I've been pulled away from it for a few months, but hopefully by Labor day...
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Looks good, and damn, you beat me to completion, lol. I've been pulled away from it for a few months, but hopefully by Labor day...
Good to hear from you jeepinpete. I been burning the midnight oil on this one. It surely feels good now that it's almost done. If you need any info on the project please let me know if I can help.
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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Do you have any pictures of your exhaust system? Which transfer case did you use?
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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Congrats on another running hybrid. A 5.3 in a CJ... that thing must fly.
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Do you have any pictures of your exhaust system? Which transfer case did you use?
Hooker block huggers as seen, 2 1/4 to collector. Right side comes down in front of the oil pan (Real cool) and merges with left side into a 2 1/2 pipe. 2 1/2 for about a foot than flange so it can be taken down if needed. Short 2 1/2 to the super turbo muffler. Than 2 1/2 all the way out back. I like it because it is very quiet at idle. Can't even tell a swap is in. I think it would have more power with a bigger dia. pipe but DAS NUH-TING. Check it out!!
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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The shifter's install came out like stock with a little modification. The LOKAR shifter is real nice and clean looking. It has engraved letters and is depressed to change gears.
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That's a nice setup you've got there. Oughta haul *** in a Jeep.
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by digitalsolo
That's a nice setup you've got there. Oughta haul *** in a Jeep.
Thanks to all my friends and LS1TECH.COM for all the help. Yup it's unreal fun to drive!! Smokes the tires at will, yet so easy to drive when not stepped on hard.
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Congrats. thats a nice swap. What do you plan on using it for, mudding, daily driving or? Looks like something I could do to my CJ8
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SmokingWS6
Congrats. thats a nice swap. What do you plan on using it for, mudding, daily driving or? Looks like something I could do to my CJ8
Thanks for the comments. I did this project for my wife to do her weekend cruising being it be the mall or down the beach on the sand. It's amazing how smooth this set up is and how easy it is to drive. Like I said before, when stepped on it will keep up with the big boys! Your CJ8 would be a great project.
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Originally Posted by POWER ON
Thanks for the comments. I did this project for my wife to do her weekend cruising being it be the mall or down the beach on the sand. It's amazing how smooth this set up is and how easy it is to drive. Like I said before, when stepped on it will keep up with the big boys! Your CJ8 would be a great project.
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It should be a lot faster than chevy trucks due to the weight difference. It'll be a sleeper thats for sure.

I'd love to do mine but i've been challanged over the rights to the title. I "thought" it was will'ed to be but there's a family dispute going on
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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Went with mechanical water temp and oil pressure. More to come.
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man seein a third gen motor in a jeep really gets me pumped. i'm about to drop 425 horse ls1 into my lil' TJ in a few months and seeing posts like this one makes me feel at ease because from right here it seems like a massive project but i know in the end all the hard work will be well worth it.
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