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scout wrote:

FastTRX wrote:

Hmm.....V8 and SFA....hmmm...... :twisted:

yeah thats what i was thinking...

the way i figure when i get back from iraq... if i play my cards right... i should have some money to take on a project like this... hum... i really want a SFA but i want the power to back it up. what size v-8 do you guys think would be the best?

The 4.7 will fit with very little modding,if you have the 45RFE tranny,be prepared to spend big $$$$ if you have the 42RLE(need new PCM,TCM,and the wiring harness and those are big$$$$$).As for the HEMI,wishful thinking,the 5.7(or even the 6.1)HEMI is physically to big for our engine bays,alot of cutting,need to move the firewall back at least 4-5",bye-bye inner fenders,and you still need a 45RFE or stronger tranny.It then would be useless offroad,it would taco the first time flexed since you had to remove alot of the unibody to make it fit.

I will be doing the 4.7L V-8 swap after the SFA(about a year or two),waiting for the '08+ Grand 4.7's,somewhere like 340HP+,just going to keep it stock besides adding headers and a intake system,no need for more HP.

Author:	scout [ Sat Sep 01, 2007 1:58 pm ]
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can you put a v-8 in a kj? i was just thinking about the swap i did in my galant... it got me thinking about swaping the kj motor. can it be done?

Author:	KY Liberty [ Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:13 pm ]
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This has been discussed at length. http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=4072

Author:	Jeepjeepster [ Sat Sep 01, 2007 3:09 pm ]
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Depends on the size of the v-8 I would think. Put some forged pistons along with some cams, intake, throttle body, shift kit, super charger, then call it a day.

Author:	DarbyWalters [ Sat Sep 01, 2007 3:57 pm ]
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Since the KJ came with an inline 4 and then a BIG inline 4 diesel...fore to aft there is room. Just like any engine swap, it will take some serious work.

Author:	Fulltimer [ Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:37 pm ]
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I was thinking a smaller V-8 from before all the computer stuff. Build it up internally and have the stick shift. Or, put 2 4's on it sticking out of the hood! Terry

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Author:	FastTRX [ Sat Sep 01, 2007 8:05 pm ]
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Hmm.....V8 and SFA....hmmm......

Author:	scout [ Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:31 pm ]
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FastTRX wrote: Hmm.....V8 and SFA....hmmm...... yeah thats what i was thinking... the way i figure when i get back from iraq... if i play my cards right... i should have some money to take on a project like this... hum... i really want a SFA but i want the power to back it up. what size v-8 do you guys think would be the best?

Author:	Neatus [ Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:45 pm ]
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scout wrote: FastTRX wrote: Hmm.....V8 and SFA....hmmm...... yeah thats what i was thinking... the way i figure when i get back from iraq... if i play my cards right... i should have some money to take on a project like this... hum... i really want a SFA but i want the power to back it up. what size v-8 do you guys think would be the best? Ummm as big a HEMI you can get!!!!

Author:	tjkj2002 [ Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:55 pm ]
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scout wrote: FastTRX wrote: Hmm.....V8 and SFA....hmmm...... yeah thats what i was thinking... the way i figure when i get back from iraq... if i play my cards right... i should have some money to take on a project like this... hum... i really want a SFA but i want the power to back it up. what size v-8 do you guys think would be the best? The 4.7 will fit with very little modding,if you have the 45RFE tranny,be prepared to spend big $$$$ if you have the 42RLE(need new PCM,TCM,and the wiring harness and those are big$$$$$).As for the HEMI,wishful thinking,the 5.7(or even the 6.1)HEMI is physically to big for our engine bays,alot of cutting,need to move the firewall back at least 4-5",bye-bye inner fenders,and you still need a 45RFE or stronger tranny.It then would be useless offroad,it would taco the first time flexed since you had to remove alot of the unibody to make it fit. I will be doing the 4.7L V-8 swap after the SFA(about a year or two),waiting for the '08+ Grand 4.7's,somewhere like 340HP+,just going to keep it stock besides adding headers and a intake system,no need for more HP.

Author:	dieselenthusiast [ Sun Sep 02, 2007 12:37 am ]
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tjkj2002 wrote: scout wrote: FastTRX wrote: Hmm.....V8 and SFA....hmmm...... yeah thats what i was thinking... the way i figure when i get back from iraq... if i play my cards right... i should have some money to take on a project like this... hum... i really want a SFA but i want the power to back it up. what size v-8 do you guys think would be the best? The 4.7 will fit with very little modding,if you have the 45RFE tranny,be prepared to spend big $$$$ if you have the 42RLE(need new PCM,TCM,and the wiring harness and those are big$$$$$).As for the HEMI,wishful thinking,the 5.7(or even the 6.1)HEMI is physically to big for our engine bays,alot of cutting,need to move the firewall back at least 4-5",bye-bye inner fenders,and you still need a 45RFE or stronger tranny.It then would be useless offroad,it would taco the first time flexed since you had to remove alot of the unibody to make it fit. I will be doing the 4.7L V-8 swap after the SFA(about a year or two),waiting for the '08+ Grand 4.7's,somewhere like 340HP+,just going to keep it stock besides adding headers and a intake system,no need for more HP. You don't know when to stop do you?...................................and that's what I like about you! My wife might be right, you just might have the coolest KJ.

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