89 MJ Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Should I buy a $300 5.3 with 74,000 miles on it or should I keep my stock Renix 4.0? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyyank Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I mean for $300 you're practically losing money not buying it. That's how about 100% of the conversations go in my head with jeeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 do you have the skills and/or budget to see it through? what shape is the truck in now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Pete M said: do you have the skills and/or budget to see it through? what shape is the truck in now? The truck has some rust, but is fixable. I do have the money to do this and I have helped my dad with LS swaps in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 what trans are you going with? what axles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 20 minutes ago, Pete M said: what trans are you going with? what axles? I will keep the D30 in the front (Just putting 4:10s in it) and putting a 4:10 LSD 8.8 in the rear. I will be using an AX-15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 It's a Jeep Comanche. They didn't make many of them, and they become more scarce every day. My vote has to be "Keep it stock." If you must have more power, do a cam or a stroker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Buy the LS just to have it or flip it at the very least. I would swap it personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I'll be starting my LS swap this fall. Gathering parts now. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I did an LS swap in my CJ7 and it upped the fun factor quite a bit. It also improved its off road capabilities, something I wasn't really expecting. I just wanted it to drive like a performance vehicle and not have to constantly be in the throttle while driving in town to keep up with traffic. Mission accomplished. With that said, I have a hard time imagining an LS swap in an XJ/MJ. CJs had a V8 option- XJ/MJ did not. But, I fall in the category of "it's your Jeep, do what you want". My advice is, add up the cost of everything you can think of that will cost money to do the swap... then double it, and you will be in the ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 LS swap it. It will fit and there are a bunch of them out there running around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 You get the wiring harness and ALL accessories and components for $300?I bought a whole truck with a 6.0 in it for $470 and have made my money back just selling little parts so far. I'll make triple my money back by selling the tranny, axles and scrapping the body. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I always find these questions rather curious. Maybe one of you can point to well thought out and properly executed LS swap for the MJ/XJ because I've seen one or two but not many. I have seen a lot of hackery though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I always find these questions rather curious. Maybe one of you can point to well thought out and properly executed LS swap for the MJ/XJ because I've seen one or two but not many. I have seen a lot of hackery though. Theres TONS of really clean ones. I see a lot on Instagram. Mostly lifted and 4x4. Opposite route I'm going. Not sure about the OP's plans. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I don't do social sites.....being that I'm anti-social and all...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I think Instagram photos come up in google searches. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 500 hp 6.0 with l think a TH400. He started with Novak adaptors motor mounts but ended up building his own because he felt they weren’t heavy enough for his intended use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 12 hours ago, Jeep Driver said: I don't do social sites.....being that I'm anti-social and all...... Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zomeizter Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 On 4/3/2019 at 10:57 PM, FrankTheDog said: 500 hp 6.0 with l think a TH400. He started with Novak adaptors motor mounts but ended up building his own because he felt they weren’t heavy enough for his intended use. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder..........I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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