89eliminator Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 glad to see an update, Willy! I am jealous, like always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Good call! I've got an LS swap on the docket for my next build as well. I'll be watching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 As will I. It's the best bang for the buck now and down the road. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 There won't be a lot of MJ updates for a while. First I want to get it running well in the Camaro before I introduce a whole new set of issues by moving it to another vehicle. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggilez Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 If you're going to run the trans out of the camaro are you going with a divorced transfer case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 If you're going to run the trans out of the camaro are you going with a divorced transfer case? He is using a 4L60, transfers bolt onto them. No need to go divorced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 If you're going to run the trans out of the camaro are you going with a divorced transfer case? No, I am going to use the same dual 231 cases. The transmission will be rebuilt with a 4WD tail housing. Most likely from Novak to convert it to the six bolt Jeep pattern. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 glad to see an update, Willy! I am jealous, like always. No need to be jealous. Looks like you are having plenty of fun with your MJ. :thumbsup: Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinx Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 so glad for updates. Fav Mj on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody4359 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 If you're going to run the trans out of the camaro are you going with a divorced transfer case? No, I am going to use the same dual 231 cases. The transmission will be rebuilt with a 4WD tail housing. Most likely from Novak to convert it to the six bolt Jeep pattern. Willy Speaking of 231 doubler, how has your setup been for you? I dunno why, because I rarely go out but I've been looking at getting a toyota xtra cab to make into a wheeler, parts are cheapish and I want more room. Nobody wants to pay what I'm asking for the mj and I'll lose my butt so I'm browsing 231 doubler options Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 If you're going to run the trans out of the camaro are you going with a divorced transfer case? No, I am going to use the same dual 231 cases. The transmission will be rebuilt with a 4WD tail housing. Most likely from Novak to convert it to the six bolt Jeep pattern. Willy Speaking of 231 doubler, how has your setup been for you? I dunno why, because I rarely go out but I've been looking at getting a toyota xtra cab to make into a wheeler, parts are cheapish and I want more room. Nobody wants to pay what I'm asking for the mj and I'll lose my butt so I'm browsing 231 doubler optionsSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk For the price I am very happy. The only thing that would be nice is if one of the cases had a lower low range. It would be nice to choose from 2.72, somewhere in the 4.0 range, and double low. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Here's another MJ guy interested in an LS swap. Take a very close look at 5th gen Camaro exhaust manifolds. All signs point to them fitting but I have yet to see someone try them for our trucks. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 Here's another MJ guy interested in an LS swap. Take a very close look at 5th gen Camaro exhaust manifolds. All signs point to them fitting but I have yet to see someone try them for our trucks. Good luck! I will keep that in mind, but I am guessing those are probably not easy or cheap to come by at this time. I will probably go with the Novak conversion headers just to keep it simple. Maybe I will have to add that to my Craigslist searching..... Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Have a look around 5th gen. Camaro forums such as camaro5.com. Look around for the L99 (same thing as LS3?) manifolds. I've seen them sell for as little as $50 for a pair! Some of these guys are practically giving them away with the stock cats. We just fitted a set of these on an LS swapped JK at the shop I work at and they fit super close to the block. Come the day when I build my next rig it'll be an LS swap and I'll probably be looking at these manifolds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 This ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 And would not cast manifolds be infinitely more "rugged",leak-free, etc than a tubular header? It's not like you'll be hurting for power... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 And would not cast manifolds be infinitely more "rugged",leak-free, etc than a tubular header? It's not like you'll be hurting for power... But I am not going to complain about more power. :D Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 These newer manifolds are soooo much better than the old fbody or truck pieces. Unless you're going with some wild cam or something you won't really benefit from shorty headers over a nice LS3 or similar manifold. Long tubes are a different story however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korsch_RS Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I went with the Novak Shorty swap headers on mine, but the stock LS2 manifolds I'm pretty sure would've fit. I had some issues with the first few headers I got from them being out of whack and hitting the starter mounting boss on the block, but their customer service was really good getting me replacements quickly. New ones fit really nice, right between the block and firewall. Here's a good little comparison between cast manifolds, shorty headers, and longtubes on an 6.0L LS on the dyno (Motor Trend Engine Masters) Spoiler alert! Cast Manifolds: 453.2 lbft @ 5300 rpm, 474.2 hp @ 5700 rpm Shorties: 464.3 lbft @ 5400 rpm, 488.2 hp @ 5700 rpm LongTubes: 474.3 lbft @ 4500 rpm, 494.5 hp @ 5700rpm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87 COMANCHE PIONEER Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Updates? Just read the whole thread and wow was it a lot to take in. Definitely got some ideas for my comanche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tjbuggie Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Hey Willy do you have any pics of the front cage brackets installed behind the fenders??? I am wanting to build a cage like yours and would like to see how you tied it in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87 COMANCHE PIONEER Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87 COMANCHE PIONEER Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Sounds like you're going about it the best way. Making sure the 5.3 is in prime condition for the swap. I'm in the middle of putting a 5.3 in a 1997 Nissan hardbody, then it'll get a SAS swap. Hopefully after that I'll move onto the Comanche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hey Willy do you have any pics of the front cage brackets installed behind the fenders??? I am wanting to build a cage like yours and would like to see how you tied it in... Check out page 29, post 571. I welded those plates to the area below the A pillar and behind the fenders. The front feet of the cage land on those plates. There are some other pics on that page with the cage bolted to it. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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