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Hemi V8 Swap

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by WRS8574, Oct 21, 2019.

  1. Oct 21, 2019 at 8:40 PM
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    WRS8574

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    WRS8574 [OP] New Member

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    Hey guys & gals,

    I'm looking in the next year or so to replace my current inline factory 6 cylinder & 5 speed manual combo in my 02 TJ in favor of a 5.7L Hemi V8 & Automatic.

    Just trying to get some rough ideas of what that'll end up running me to have a professional shop build that up. I know I can get a donor low mileage Hemi and auto tranny for around $3,500-$4K. My TJ is already fully built and Metal Cloaked out. Just looking for some solid V8 power and I'm tired of having the manual honestly.

    I'd love to hear both pros & cons and of the overall process in general. Thanks in advance!
     
    WRS8574, Oct 21, 2019
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  2. Oct 22, 2019 at 2:36 AM
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    Awrench

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    a hemi :jerkoff:
     
    Awrench, Oct 22, 2019
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  3. Oct 22, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Welcome to the site! Cant think of any "cons" really. Have a qualified shop do the work, and don't expect it to be cheap.
     
    chris4x4, Oct 22, 2019
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  4. Oct 22, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    aggrex

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    Thats taking the Jeep project to a whole nother level. Don't forget the brakes too!
     
    aggrex, Oct 22, 2019
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  5. Oct 23, 2019 at 12:29 AM
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    WRS8574

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    Thanks hoss....

    I'm figuring probably between $12K-$18K depending on some unforeseen things popping up here and there.

    Have to admit, I'm not totally opposed to going the 5.3L LS swap with a 4L60 either. I know it'd save a ton of money.
     
    WRS8574, Oct 23, 2019
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  6. Oct 24, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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    andro727

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    Just wondering on your thoughts about why you specifically want the hemi? Like you said the ls swaps seem to have more info and support and look to be way cheaper.
     
    andro727, Oct 24, 2019
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