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LS Swap WJ

Discussion in 'Grand Cherokee' started by Sambreaz256, May 11, 2018.

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  1. May 11, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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    Sambreaz256

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    So after 3000$ worth of work and repairs to my 4.7 high output. The motor locked up yesterday after a oil pump failure. Pulling the motor this weekend and putting in the 5.3 with 4l80e . Will be boosted. You can follow my build on here . #LSSWAP

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    Sambreaz256, May 11, 2018
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  2. May 12, 2018 at 4:02 AM
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    Sam!!!!!!!! What the hell happened bro!
     
    Billy1234, May 12, 2018
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  3. May 12, 2018 at 4:10 AM
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    You need and everyone else on here DFE4E4DF-D40A-4EE4-9D55-2FB93957446F.jpgCBD287FD-1183-4B8B-86EE-6CFEFFB662BC.jpg
     
    Billy1234, May 12, 2018
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  4. Jan 9, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    Any updates on the swap yet?
     
    Mr.Plumb918, Jan 9, 2019
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  5. Jan 9, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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    Welcome Mr.Plumb918! What's your story? Seems you have a similar JGC
     
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  6. Jan 9, 2019 at 8:10 PM
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    Thank you sir! Yes I have an O2 jeep grand cherokee that I bought a couple months ago with 200,000 miles (first jeep and love it). I've replaced the oil, spark plugs and coils. Installed a K&N cold air intake and upgraded to 12 hole injectors from K Suspension which boosted my fuel economy 5 MPG to a combined 16.8 MPG. Waiting on a 3" cat back exaust to arrive this Friday. In the near future I'd like to replace the timing kit to make sure she keeps running for many miles to come as well as install a 4" long arm kit with a little bigger tires. I fell in love with the jeep stock but it's alot of fun trying to make her as bad as she can be!
     
    Mr.Plumb918, Jan 9, 2019
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  7. Jan 10, 2019 at 6:48 AM
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    Why does the shirt have to say JK I was interested in the shirt till then lol
     
    TJ_abuser, Jan 10, 2019
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  8. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:55 AM
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    Sounds like a great Jeep build! JGC make a great trail rig. We have a few jeepers here with JGC so it's not too common but they are neat to check out like @Sambreaz256 JGC
     
    aggrex, Jan 10, 2019
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  9. Feb 10, 2019 at 5:07 PM
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    Howdy! Just found this site because this thread showed up when I googled LS swaps for the WJ. I'm eager to follow along, as I'd like to do the same on mine. Leaking head gasket, and when I add up the cost of doing heads that won't drop valves and other should-do's, I end up at the cost of a new (reman) motor. Then I start thinking dangit, I could buy an LSx for that.

    I had read on another forum that there's a company that will make custom wiring harnesses for about a grand, to put any motor in any vehicle. Will you be doing something like that? Also curious about exhaust manifolds.

    Rob
     
    RobG, Feb 10, 2019
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  10. May 4, 2019 at 9:05 AM
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    Wicked old post buddy never finished the swap and Idk I just made it that way since I had a jku at the time but the u would fit right ha!
     
    Billy1234, May 4, 2019
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  11. Nov 15, 2019 at 4:43 PM
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    A bunch!
    So is this an actual built thread or is it a thread for a couple t-shirts?
     
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  12. Nov 15, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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    Many moons ago he had a wj but now he doesnt so yes it's for a couple shirts...
     
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  13. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    Welcome @1badcj8 ....thread did not become a build thread yet. Perhaps you can post a thread on your '03 GC as it should be an interesting post
     
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  14. Nov 16, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    Thank you for that invite I may do that. Although it wouldn't really be a build thread as its already done (well kind of) other than needing to replace the now day-lighted 4-7 :)

    Had to update this as I don't see any Grand Cherokee sections???
     
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    1badcj8, Nov 16, 2019
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  15. Nov 16, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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    Tuffy>AEV>TTO>JW>STech>EVOcage>MagnaFlow>SpiderTrax>RockHard>TF>SpringTail>67design>Bolt>GPCA>Curt>
    Well the JGC is one of the top ten iconic Jeeps according to TFL and lately for the past year+half dozens of threads were posted for JGC issues + repairs....mods? On post#1 of this thread @Sambreaz256 JGC had some unique work, mods and graphics done.
     
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  16. Nov 16, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    OK :notsure: ... I meant I don't see a forum section for Grands - There are for all others, even regular Cherokee's but not for Grands.
     
    1badcj8, Nov 16, 2019
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  17. Nov 19, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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    Apparently...the Grands are problem children. :evil::notsure:
     
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  18. Nov 19, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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    @chris4x4 ? >>> @Bob ?
     
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  19. Nov 19, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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    True that cant say much for my new cherokee...... :boink:
     
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  20. Nov 19, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    Yep this is the only forum I found that doesnt have a Grand Cheokee section and they are usually broken down by letter designation. ZJ, WJ, WK and WK2. I know more content but us WJ Owners (I've had 2 ZJ and a WK also) need our independence LOL :annoyed:
     
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