Jeep wrangler ls1 swap blog, check out my progress
04-16-2008, 11:27 PM
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can you elaborate on the A/C customization? pics?
I'm going to pickup my LS1 in two weeks from a wrecked fbody, and I want to make sure I get all the parts I will need, I'd hate to have to drive 2hrs back to get a vital component, it's a buddy of mine so he's not nickle and dime'ing me for the parts
I'm going to pickup my LS1 in two weeks from a wrecked fbody, and I want to make sure I get all the parts I will need, I'd hate to have to drive 2hrs back to get a vital component, it's a buddy of mine so he's not nickle and dime'ing me for the parts
04-16-2008, 11:55 PM
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here are some pics. they are bad because this is a very tight fit plus it was night time
this is the back of the ls1 compressor, you can see the piece that attaches to the back of it. all he did was take that piece and get lines welded to it that go in the direction they need to be going(you will see in the 2nd pic more clearly)
and heres a view from up top, you can see the 2 aluminum tubes coming from behind the compressor, one goes towards to firewall and the other to the front
this is the back of the ls1 compressor, you can see the piece that attaches to the back of it. all he did was take that piece and get lines welded to it that go in the direction they need to be going(you will see in the 2nd pic more clearly)
and heres a view from up top, you can see the 2 aluminum tubes coming from behind the compressor, one goes towards to firewall and the other to the front
04-28-2008, 08:11 PM
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and for the record/informational purposes. i know alot of people dont use a/c on the TJ swaps because they have to cut/notch the frame for the ac compressor to fit. well i found a relocating bracket today soo all your frame notching worries are over
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Camar...QQcmdZViewItem
10-17-2008, 07:58 PM
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I just finished reading all of this thread... All I can say is that is awesome. I have a Jeep, a CJ7, that I did a SBC conversion into. When I did it I really wanted to do the ls1 swap, but when I started I was only 15 and money was scarce and they did not have all the swap stuff they do now so it would have been even more work; wiring harnesses were more expensive and I ended up not being able to do it. Post some more pictures of ur progress.
I have an fbody now and the jeep with a small block crate motor... wish it could have been the ls style engine but its still a lot of fun.
I have an fbody now and the jeep with a small block crate motor... wish it could have been the ls style engine but its still a lot of fun.
10-17-2008, 09:38 PM
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thanks!
and for the record/informational purposes. i know alot of people dont use a/c on the TJ swaps because they have to cut/notch the frame for the ac compressor to fit. well i found a relocating bracket today soo all your frame notching worries are over
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Camar...QQcmdZViewItem
and for the record/informational purposes. i know alot of people dont use a/c on the TJ swaps because they have to cut/notch the frame for the ac compressor to fit. well i found a relocating bracket today soo all your frame notching worries are over
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Camar...QQcmdZViewItem
01-01-2009, 07:02 PM
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This is the one I used.
01-01-2009, 10:19 PM
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Mine didn't. But AA has tranny mounts/bushings that you can use with the stock skid pan if you want, or just make your own. I just drilled new holes in the existing skid and bolted it up.
This is the one I used.
This is the one I used.
I'm just trying to get all of my ducks in a row before I start this swap. I'm kind of on a timeline once I start....
01-01-2009, 11:49 PM
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Jeep D44 rear, now w/locker (swap to D60/14B soon)
Jeep D30 front, now w/locker (swap to D60 soon)
Stock front driveshaft
NP231 w/SYE and CV driveshaft (that were on my lifted Jeep prior to the V8 swap)
Advance adapter's 4L60E to NP231 adapter plate & trans output shaft
5.3L/4L60E that I got from the pull
There are a few options available as far as which parts and adapters you can use. Novak and AA are probably the most popular companies for sources.
I think TXJeepTJ used a couple of different manufacturer's parts, but I don't recall which at the moment, might have been the motor mounts. Either ones will work fine though.
As far as the stock driveshafts are concerned, I believe I flat out lucked out here. A lot of people end up having to go with custom length driveshafts due to engine placement, etc.
Both TXJeep and I tore down the trannys to swap in the new output shaft to work with the 231 TC. It's sort of a tedious and messy job to do if you've never torn one down, but doable..
01-02-2009, 09:55 AM
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Very cool!! I've been leaning towards buying most of the things that I will need from AA already because of professional reasons 
They also have this instead of taking the tranny apart..
http://advanceadapters.com/product/1639/50-0435.html
Anyone done the wiring/tune themselves? Seriously considering HPTune and doing the wiring and tuning myself.
They also have this instead of taking the tranny apart..
http://advanceadapters.com/product/1639/50-0435.html
Anyone done the wiring/tune themselves? Seriously considering HPTune and doing the wiring and tuning myself.
01-02-2009, 10:43 AM
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Yeah, I forgot to mention that you can just use a 4WD 4L60E and swap TC input shafts and use their adapter. My tranny was a 2WD version which won't allow that because the output shaft is much longer. AA also sells 4L60E's already set up if you're starting with nothing.
I used the donor wiring harness that came with my engine/trans and just modified it to work with the Jeep. This is definitely a much more tedious way of doing things, but definitely saved me some money. A label maker is worth gold here
I use HPt pro w/wideband myself. The donor motor came without an ECM, so I bought a blank one off ebay and flashed it. Let me know if you need any help in these areas..
I used the donor wiring harness that came with my engine/trans and just modified it to work with the Jeep. This is definitely a much more tedious way of doing things, but definitely saved me some money. A label maker is worth gold here
I use HPt pro w/wideband myself. The donor motor came without an ECM, so I bought a blank one off ebay and flashed it. Let me know if you need any help in these areas..
01-02-2009, 10:57 AM
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Yeah, I forgot to mention that you can just use a 4WD 4L60E and swap TC input shafts and use their adapter. My tranny was a 2WD version which won't allow that because the output shaft is much longer. AA also sells 4L60E's already set up if you're starting with nothing.
I used the donor wiring harness that came with my engine/trans and just modified it to work with the Jeep. This is definitely a much more tedious way of doing things, but definitely saved me some money. A label maker is worth gold here
I use HPt pro w/wideband myself. The donor motor came without an ECM, so I bought a blank one off ebay and flashed it. Let me know if you need any help in these areas..
I used the donor wiring harness that came with my engine/trans and just modified it to work with the Jeep. This is definitely a much more tedious way of doing things, but definitely saved me some money. A label maker is worth gold here
I use HPt pro w/wideband myself. The donor motor came without an ECM, so I bought a blank one off ebay and flashed it. Let me know if you need any help in these areas..
So yes, have the 4x4 trans - so awesome! And a big YES that I'll have more questions on the HPt
Did you replace the stock o2 sensors with widebands? Or did you add the wideband down stream somewhere?
01-02-2009, 04:53 PM
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Good luck with your project and don't hesitate to ask questions.
01-02-2009, 05:37 PM
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The 4wd trans will make things easier. I welded in a separate bung for the wideband and added a sensor for tuning. Of course, I left it in there and somehow dented the hell out of it while rock crawling at Rausch Creek this past summer, so I doubt it's working anymore.
Good luck with your project and don't hesitate to ask questions.
Good luck with your project and don't hesitate to ask questions.
10-24-2009, 12:50 AM
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Do you still have it? I knew for a while you were looking at getting out of it for a f-body. I definitely plan to do this some time in the future, and definitely with a TJ, or LJ!!
