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Longhorn84
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2011
Quick video of the Jeep playing in the sand!
So far, the Jeep is holding up great, everything works as expected. Had a chance to drive it out to a friends house and play in the sand, had a blast and thought I would share. Hope everyone who is trying to finish a swap uses this as motivation to keep up the good work!
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How much did it cost??? 04 Jeep TJ LS & Automatic swap
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This has been requested a few times, I'll tell you how much I spent on my swap in this video as well as tips on how to save money if you plan to do this in the future. Happy to answer any questions you may have!
Jeep TJ LS Swap - A/C Install Update
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I give an overview here of how I got A/C to work on my Jeep TJ LS Swap.
Tools I used for my LS swap!
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This is a brief overview of the tools I used when I LS swapped my 2004 Jeep TJ. If you need links to any tools, let me know!
Jeep Wrangler TJ - 5.3L LS Swap - Part 5
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In this video we finish the wiring and take the jeep for a test drive!
Jeep Wrangler TJ - 5.3L LS Swap - Part 4
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This is mainly wiring and an explanation of the jeep evap system.
Jeep Wrangler TJ - 5.3L LS Swap - Part 3
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In this video I get the old drivetrain out, new engine engine in, start working on the fuel system, get the SYE done, and clean up the engine bay!
Jeep Wrangler TJ - 5.3L LS Swap - Part 2
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The thrilling adventure continues in my boring garage. Part 2 is mainly unboxing of all the swap parts and reassembling the cleaned and painted engine.
Jeep Wrangler TJ - 5.3L LS Swap - Part 1
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I am no expert at either video or wrenching but documented my journey and thought I would share my thoughts. I have the rest of the clips ready to be edited so shouldn't be long for me to post the entire series.
V8 LS 5.3 TJ Jeep Wrangler first test drive
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Just completed my swap, still a few things left on the list but this was a dream come true!
TJ Currie 4” lift install - Part 1
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Working on installing a 4” currie lift on an 04 TJ. Replacing control arms, springs, shocks, track bar, and steering linkage. This is my first time doing this so give me some grace, but I thought it might help someone down the line tackle the same project.
Bride Drums at her own Wedding
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Shayna kills it after being called on stage by the band.
Dope swap man!!
Excellent videos....question. Any regrets with doing the swap?
overall, no, I still love it and I'm proud of it every time I drive it. If you pressed me on what I would do differently, it would probably be a crate motor or a fully rebuilt motor, I have a few small oil leaks and I'd love a few more HP. It's been a great addition for my family and thanks for watching!
@@longhorn8459 Thnx!
Hello friend, I have a 2000 TJ with a 5.3 swap from a 2001 suburban and my question is, how did you put the original cluster in it? Can you give me some advice
Just need a water temp and oil pressure tweaks and the original cluster will work. My videos have details on how to do it. Good luck!
Have you sold the engine I know it’s been so long ago just curious
You mean the old 4.0? Yes, I sold it
You mention pins 1 and 22 in a gray connector but never mention where said connector is. I've gone thru all the connector pinouts and can't find a gray one with that many pins.
It's been a few years but on the diagram I think it's C3 which is the main computer plug in, there is a white, black, and grey connect, C1, C2, and C3.
How much was all your parts not including motor and trans, thanks
I did an entire video on the breakdown, I don’t have many videos so hopefully you can find it easily!
Enjoyed your videos. With that said , your muffler shop sucked. Shit welds and that front cat should of been tucked up more. Like ALOT more. Didn't see it in your videos but did you do anything with your engine internals? Cam, Timing chain etc?
Agree on the muffler, you get what you pay for, there are leaks and one cat already went bad. Nothing internal, at that point when I got the motor I wasn’t sure I’d actually be able to accomplish the task so I didn’t want to spend time and money on the internals. In hindsight I certainly wish I would have juiced the cam a bit and refreshed the internals but one day I hope to tear it all apart and actually restore the jeep.
@@longhorn8459 Yeah, I understand. I have a 97 TJ (original owner) and have a 4.6 stroker that I'm not satisfied with. She's on tons and 40s now and its just shit for power. I'm planning a 5.3 swap with a 4L60e. I have a FLAT Skid plate. Do you think that I'd be able to mustard that trans up higher than you did w/yours? Do you u know what degree your motors sitting with the mounts? 0? 5? Also, do you have a excel or something with parts list? Kinda picking parts from various videos like yours. Thanks for any help.
What starter did you use that clears the Novak headers?
Stock GM starter
Thanks. Novak recommended starter on 6494 a stubby starter in order to clear their headers. How close is the stock starter? Any heat issues from headers to starter? BTW, thank you for taking the time and awesome video series.
whats the going rate on average to get this done in a competant shop on average?
No clue but I’d guess $30k?
What compressor bracket did you use? Did you have to cut fender?
a.co/d/7yjbdwV and barely had to make some tweaks to the fender to make a small amount of room
Looks great! Any interest in selling it?
not really, such a labor of love, I may sell it one day but not sure when that time will come.
Is that the stock 5.3 truck accessories drive brackets?
Driver side yes, passenger side no, Holley bracket for a/c pump to move it up. If you don’t move it you need to notch your frame and I didn’t want to do that. Check out Novak for more details as they supplied the bracket.
Nice job on the swap, I did the same on a 2001 but I didn't put on CATs. can you tell me what brand CATs you used and are they still working or have they broken internally? I ask as I am wanting to add them now to get rid of the unburned fuel smell and I'm trying to go with aftermarket for price but I'm worried about them lasting.
not sure, muffler shop installed them, one has broken since and then they replaced.
Looks great and sounds sweet! All the giggles in the backseat are worth every drop of effort it took to finish this swap! Awesome job man and thanks for the videos!
Is there any way you could give a total cost estimate? Wanting to do this with my YJ
I have a video that breaks down the cost, check it out and let me know if you have questions!
Your the man!!! A dream we share but you have accomplished!!! Amazing sir!!
Love all the build content you had, I’d love to watch an update video
Taking it out in the sand gave me new life! I need to do a few minor tweaks and then I’ll do a walk around update video. Anything in particular you want me to show / cover?
Hi, I know it’s been a while since your swap was complete. But you never showed the finished product of your gas pedal installation. I’m in the middle of my swap and that’s one of the things I have not figured out yet, so I was curious what you did. Could you send a pic thank you. Great video
Sorry for the late reply. It took some work from what I remember, I think three mounting bolts with the old GM pedal and you just have to wing it to install. What’s your email and I’ll try to send a pic.
Thanks I appreciate it
Really nice build series! Great looking TJ!
Can you make an update video on how the jeeps running??
It runs great so long as I keep the battery charged by driving it every so often. no regrets with how I did the swap!
How is the Swap holding up? Any issues and chages?
Holds up great, usually a quick drive on the weekends but I wouldn’t change a thing!
@Longhorn84 I wana swap my TJ 2005 but I want it in Manual gear and I don't have your skills unfortunately I need a one stop shop where I can buy the full kit but so hard with reading forum reviews and issues n not knowing which one to go for!
A few years later, still working well? Do you think it was a good idea to swap the 5.3? Or would you now do a Cummins 2.8L or something else?
Runs great! I don’t drive it often, mainly with kids to get donuts or going to sports but everything works. I don’t regret the choice of really anything. I wish it was a newer four door with 5 seats since I have a family of 5 but that’s my only complaint, the TJs are just so small.
This is awesome! I just bought an LJ and plan on getting a 5.3 in it soon. Thanks for your videos. What size tires and lift do you have in this video? Love the stance
35x12.5R15, 4” lift, good luck with the build!
@@longhorn8459 thank you, I was trying to find those wheels you have and they’re discontinued. I found one wheel only hahhahaha
hey I just found your build doing a good job so far but it looks to me like that trans mount was upside down if you would've flipped it that thing probably would've went straight in without making a new hole just a heads up for anyone else thats doing this
To torque down the nuts in a tight location, you need an adapter caled a cross foot. It looks like and opend end wrench, with a 1/2" drive on the other end, to adapt to your torque wrench. it takes the place of your socket.
so im sitting here watching and at the point of you talking about the trans mount, it literally looks like its upside down and everything would fit in perfect
it's been a while since I looked at it but others have mentioned it in the comments. If I remember, the other way didn't line up the holes either, I think they were too wide. I didn't think it mattered which way was up but there were no instructions that came with the mount so you may be right!
What part of Texas are you from ? Plano here
Could you send me the list of products you bought for the adaptation? Please
Watch my other video on the cost breakdown, product list is in that video
Love the jeep swap but this was your best video!!!
Ha! I’ll tell my sister in law you liked it!
What parts did you use for transmission plate,shifter etc thanks
what front axle are you running?
standard d30
@@longhorn8459 any upgraded steering? i watched the vids a while ago but i just don’t remember lol. i’m about to start my swap
@@alexpapadakis455 yes, i did a currie steering upgrade a few years ago separate from the engine swap process
Great series, thanks for sharing. Do you have a source/PN for the starter? I bolted an AC Delco into my 98TJ today and it hangs about 1" past the back of the Novak header.
not sure, mine was stock that came with the engine
@@longhorn8459 Thanks for the reply. I ordered a MasterTorque PWM-6909 that 'should' clear the headers. Did you reconnect the cruise control?
@@dthorsrud7414 no I never did, but I think novak has an emulator that will work. I just drive it now but really don’t work on it, there are many more things I’d do to it but just don’t have the time anymore to mess with it
Very informative
thank you , your videos really put things in perspective for me, I have been thinking about doing this for a while and after seeing and liking all your videos, I have determined to swap my I6 with a V8.
Good luck!
My wife would of divorced me if I ordered all those parts
I do the accounting in the family!
We need some help with this, we are super close but could use your help
its been a few years but i'm happy to answer what i can
Do I tie in the GM ac request wire where it comes out of the ac panel prior to the low pressure switch or on the wire to the compressor?
man, it's been a while since I did all of this but the ac request comes from the jeep switches in the cab and that ultimately should get to the compressor, the high and low switches are in between the cab switch and the compressor but that's the loop
Great video. There is only a few about ths kit
Did you cut the 2 wires from the pcm or place a jumper between then 2 wires. My 2006 uses different colors and locations
I don't remember using any jumpers.
HOLY COW!!
By any chance do you have the part # for the lokar shifter?
I think it's in my video when I detail the cost
Need help, working on the AC with LS swap. Trying to find out where you got the hoses and fittings... can I email you....
I used this group in Houston to do it for me. customcarcool.com/
Would love to see some videos of your jeep now after your install
I would love to take some video! It's been a bit cold in Houston so I haven't been driving it but it's been great!
This doesn’t have anything to do with the LS swap but what wheels do you have on your Jeep? I love them
Tires are Mickey Thompson Baja MTZP3, Rims are Mickey Thompson Deegan 38s. www.mickeythompsontires.com/wheels/deegan-38-pro-4
Did you use the stock A/C compressor? Which relocation bracket did you use to mount the A/C? Thanks!
no, bought new a/c system, I can't remember the relocation bracket but I think it's in my cost breakdown video
Who did your ac lines. We have the same setup in our 2006 LJ and needed hoses can't find anyone
www.customcarcool.com/
Longhorn, I own the same exact Jeep as you and I'm looking to LS swap mine as well in the next few years. Your series was super informative and I'd really like to see an update on your build! If you ever see this - it'd be so cool if I were able to get some insight on where to even start.. but um.. when's the next build?
Well if you watch the series from start to finish I know you'll think of where to start, definitely need to find the engine/trans and plan out budget, timeframe, tools needed, etc. next build is probably when I retire and my kids get older, this was a labor of love and a dream of mine, one day I'll get a new dream with cars but right now it's staying fit, working on my golf game, and trying to stay sane balancing work and family!
contact number?
Do you still have the Jeep and how is it doing? Would you consider a quick update video? I rebuilt my 4 banger(Think you commented on one of my videos). I am still considering doing an LS swap one day. Great info here! Thanks again!
Hey whats up, good to hear from you! I do still have it, I actually worked on it the other day which I can explain in a video, has to do with the fuel level sender for the LS and why it's necessary to pass inspections (at least in TX). I can't promise how quickly I can get this done but suffice to say I would still recommend doing the swap but thinking back, it's a ton of work, a true labor of love and not cheap! But, I wouldn't trade my unique jeep for the world!
@@longhorn8459 I am considering doing this swap in the future when I actually have a different daily driver. Concerning the computers. Did you keep the Jeep computer along with the LS computer? If so what all is it used for? Thanks
@@ForceBuilt I did keep the jeep computer, I think the cluster still needs it to run unless you're going with new gauges, not sure what else the jeep computer runs but it certainly had a lot plugged into it! I'd suggest asking Novak if they have any strong opinions but it wasn't too bad to keep both. The wires are messier than I'd like but such is life.
Did you remove the pins for the wires no longer used on the jeep wire harness?
Yes I did