comanchecam Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 So, I'm about to start a swap into my 87 comanche. Its a 2.5, ax4, 2wd. I alreay have a 3" lift on it, and a turdy up front, and the engine is on its way out. What ive gathered so far for the swap is novak motor mounts, carbed 350, a s10 nv3500 5 speed, and a 231c mated to that. I have done a lot of research and searched many forums and just want to ask a few things. How much of the wiring can be eliminated? What are people using for radiators, besides a $600 conversion one. Ive heard some modify a stock 4.0 rad, some use caravan rad. And lastly, whats the best way to tackle hydraulic clutch master and slave? Use stock jeep ax4 master and s10 nv3500 slave? Use all s10? Use newer jeep nv3550 master and slave? Would i have to change pedals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 http://comancheclub.com/topic/45526-before-and-after/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansashogan Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I can tell you that you will get rid of that rats nest on passenger fenderwell. Mine is still 2wd with an auto so I can't help with the trans issues. The Novak radiator is a sweet piece but with the fans and relay kits it is over $900. It fits perfectly. Order early if you do because there is a wait. Ram horn exhaust might be the way to go, but if you want headers I would recommend 1 1/2 inch tubes because there is not much room between 1 5/8 and the bolts for the motor mounts. I would grind off the top edge of the bolts if I had known how close they were. For the wiring I followed a website called Mad Electrical and used some of his ideas like the solenoid on the fenderwell and posts for the charge wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky410ohio Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I used a Mcleod hydraulic throwout bearing and Novak radiator. I would check Summit they list several radiators made for the conversion. The Novak radiator has a built in cooler for an auto transmission that I plugged. Summit had radiators for the manual transmission. For wire the old engine wiring harness unplugs and throw it out. I used a Painless Performance fuse block and MSD 6AL ignition and a hot wire for the chock. I can take a picture of the wiring if you like to see. http://comancheclub.com/topic/45604-88-pioneer-4x4-long-bed-with-350-chevy-sm465-truck-transmission-motor-swap/?hl=350+chevy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky410ohio Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I removed the old fusible link wires at the battery and added a new main 70 amp fuse to a 4 circuit 30 amp fuse block from Painless that I mounted on the inner fender. At work they scraped a machine that had an electrical box perfect size for the MSD 6AL ignition box that I painted hammer-tone in front of the blower motor. The aluminum bracket I made under the box is hinged. Remove the wing nut you can lift up the box and get to the blower. The braided cable from positive battery goes to the starter. The large fused red wire is for an AMP The small fused red wire is wired to a switch on the dash for a pusher electric fan mounted in front of the radiator. Maxi fuse: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/prf-80101 Fuse block: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/prf-30002 The fuse block replaces fuse links F,H and J. And G is not needed with mechanical fuel pump. Hope this helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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