DirtyJeepGuy

I've clearly failed to keep this thread going. However i have the full 97+ swap, 4x4 swap & RHD swap mostly complete. Fine tuning the LS that's in it now & getting everything buttoned up. If i remember I'll add a ton of the progress photos here. If not, i have a page on Facebook called "Project Wrong Side" with my progressive post.

Just so you know. I'm the new owner of Black Betty. I went 5 hours southwest for it yesterday. My goal is to finish what you started. I already have an LS Comanche. So 2 v8 Comanches will be lovely.

Been a bit busy stripping xjs, working & such. But made a goal to have this done by May. Even if it's 7 different colors. Installed bumpers. Located a 241 drivers drop. Few leads on a TH400. I don't want no electronics attached to the shifting. Reason I chose the TH400.

Set the 5.3 in for clearance testing. Manifolds will definately be on the list. As well as alternator relocation.

Novak Adapters LS Mount Install

Finally got around to pulling the 5.3 out of the donor.

Sadly I am not.

Door Swap! I have to adjust the doors however & drill the bottom striker hole.

On Thanksgiving morning I went out & got my donor for the motor. 2004 Chevy Suburban. 5.3 V8. I'll pull it apart & sell what I don't need to recoup some funds.

I decided against the normal 4.0 install. With the cost of rebuilding a 4.0, rebuilding into a 4.6 stroker or a rebuilt 4.0 & adding supercharger/turbo. A LS would be the best with cost & gains. Ordered the Novak Adapters LS Mounts for XJ/MJ.

Both seats installed. I also installed the snek gauge kit from Azzy Design Works. Front seats bolted in with the Hawley Performance mounts. Obviously had to drill the holes for the rear.

Patched the "drivers floor". There was tons of small hole's all around it. Also installed the Hawley Performance seat mounts.

Dana 35 removed. 8.25 Installed with SOA. Perches aren't welded in yet. Removed rear bumper & installed my 7s Motorsports steering.

Yes

Dash is mostly mounted.