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Old 02-24-2014, 03:58 PM
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My jeep is real heavy, was thinking of doing a 5.3 motor swap, yes or no? My 4.0 get a lil hot when driving hwy and hills
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It has been done.
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It has been done.
^This, it's not incredibly difficult (though not bolt-in either) and there are kits/adaptors available to make it work. You will need to also replace your transmission if you have an AW4.


Details on the swap here:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1007477
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Thanks good info I forward it to my mechanic buddy him and I will look it over
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Post some pics of your jeep man! it looks gnarly
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why not go 6.0? lol.. it would be monstrous
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