400sbc in the jeep

[billybob_jeep]

got the 400 in now its exaust issues pics soon

if anyone thats done this i used the advanced adapters mounts and haveing a hard time makeing headers or manifolds wor on the passenger side all the manifolds i found the boly for a manifold is offset on the # 8 hole any help cool

[billybob_jeep]

and oh yea how do ya post pics

[Oizarod115]

go to Comanche Club Image Hosting and sign up, (its free) then its gonna have upload pics, and upload them from the fiel on the compy

 

then after they load up, under or beside the pic it'll say IMG code... click in that box and copy paste the code it has into your message where you want the pic to be.

hit preview if you wanna see if its workin :cheers: :cheers:

 

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[billybob_jeep]

[billybob_jeep]

what i started with 10 years ago

after i painted it

[Oizarod115]

NICE! i guess you figured out photobucket then

 

can't wait for finished pics! :cheers:

 

(oh and a dyno pull sheet ;) :brows: )

[Tracker]

I've stuffed a few SBC's in small vehicles and run into the same problems. When you use the side motor mounts, there's not much room for exhaust. Looking at your intake I'd say you have your heart set on headers too. One-tube-at-a-time ultra custom or old school Tri-Y if no one makes something for that swap. Try going to a informal hot rod show or Friday Drive-in night. Those old guys like to tell you how they solved their problems. Headers for a '62 - '65 Nova with a small block are tucked real tight at the back 2 cylinders. The oil pan for that vehicle might solve some problems too.

[Tank4L]

is it going to be 4wd?

[billybob_jeep]

its not gonna b 4x4 its gonna b a rice eating sleeper i got my 99 tj to hit the dirt with

[billybob_jeep]

anyone use these headers from advanced adapters they say itl fit the comanche

[ejndssn]

how many ponies will this thing have and are considering stiffing and strengthing ares that may require it :hmm: if it is necessary. I have heard of the v10 in the TJ from the viper. And some one here is dropping a GC 4.7l don't know how much progress has been made.

[billybob_jeep]

I'm gonna 4 link it and morethen likely put some cross braces in the engine was dynoed at a little over 4oo horse but I'm sure its less now cause it was the shops heads that i couldnt afford but everthing else was the same

[hemi_comanche]

Looks good so far!

 

Just wondering, how much space do you have between the front of the engine and the radiator support?

[feerocknok]

anyone use these headers from advanced adapters they say itl fit the comanche

They may fit but they will flow horribly.

[husky410ohio]

I used the advance adapters headers except mine are plated and I got them at Summit Racing because they had them instock and are near me. I also used the AA motor mounts. I had 3 bolt flanges added to my headers welded on. At fist I tried cheap block huging headers but they did not fit. The steering shaft is too close to the engine. I saw Novak makes a special header to fit the tight space. They have a picture on there web site. I need to add the pictures to my project truck page:

http://hometown.aol.com/husky410ohio/my ... /auto.html

[billybob_jeep]

well did they fit good and how did they flow got pics

[DirtyComanche]

For headers, I think you'd be far ahead if you build your own. I was watching musclecar (or something) and they did it by buying the flanges and a box full o tubing that was bnt 180*. They just cut it, tacked it, and once it all fit right took it out and welded it. Easy? No, not really. But then you could make them to build power how you want.

[husky410ohio]

I will take a picture in a few days when I got time. I had to tap a dent to get the header to clear the motor mount but they did fit ok. Hear is the pic with flanges welded on. I have not run the motor yet. Lot of work to get done.

 

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[billybob_jeep]

the front pully is 7 inch away from bot rad support

[billybob_jeep]

hey i me n a budy came up with n idea I'm gonna run 1 1/2 hos like headers fill it with instafoam to ake a template if its all works out anyone interested in buying a pair cause I'm more then likely gonna make a jig from it

[billybob_jeep]

any body got pics of thoses headers installed yet??????????

[JeepcoMJ]

YOU'RE the one who's doing the swap...not many others have.

[feerocknok]

Are you bending all new fuel lines and such from the stock tank or using a different tank?

Also, will your brake booster be able to clear the valve covers, or will you have to modify something?

[billybob_jeep]

husky ohio is doingone too and he got the headers and for the tank I'm usuing the stok one and re running the lines and for the breakbooster seems too be good room

[husky410ohio]