In my experience the axles are more important than the power plant.I just had a Dakota Customs 6.4 with the 8 speed kit installed in my 2008 JKU. Dan was great , there were s few kit shortages that he fixed immediately(next day air shipping) . the 8 speed in the earlier JKs had some PCM issues , he had it fixed very quickly( got a new PCM shipped next day for a Saturday delivery) . Over all I'm super happy with the kit and the jeep it freaking rips. since i was spending money i also upgraded the axles. I went with the dynatrac serious performance kit. 44 up front and the 60 in the rear , 4:88 gears and ARB lockers. before you ask why not 60/60 combo, thats a huge jump in price. I spent $9k on my axles and reused my wheels, the 60/60 combo is $16/17K and then 5 new 8 lug rims.
I did the total install kit witch included all the labor . The engine and transmission were brand new maps units that were provided by Dakota Customs. He has an in with a local dealership and gets them at a discounted rate . But I don’t have a number for you on the engine and transmission price.In my experience the axles are more important than the power plant.
What did the engine/tranny cost you?
Okay. There was literally no dollar amount in your response.I did the total install kit witch included all the labor . The engine and transmission were brand new maps units that were provided by Dakota Customs. He has an in with a local dealership and gets them at a discounted rate . But I don’t have a number for you on the engine and transmission price.
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Dakota Customs 6.4 8speed kit + install $35KOkay. There was literally no dollar amount in your response.
For me, I know if I ever needed V8 power in another jeep, I'd be better off to buy the $100,000 392 from the factory.
Was your jeep free?Dakota Customs 6.4 8speed kit + install $35K
Dynatrac serious performance 44/60 combo $9200
Teraflex Delta big brake kit $2500
pair of 1350 drive shafts $1000
PSC Big bore box only $900
ARB twin compressor $600
SPOD $600
Total spent for the build just under $50K
I thought about the new 392 wrangler and you're correct $100,000 is about what you will spend. If you want to play you have to pay..
I have spend half that on my build and my jeep should be just a little but more capable than the new 392.
Was your jeep free?
Is it running well now? Haven't heard from you in a while.
I would concure with that. There is just so much to putting a V8 into a jeep with all the electrical and emmisions crap. My jeep does not need to go fast, my Porsche is for that ane you could pick up a nice Porsche for what people are dropping on a V8 swap. Actually the 4XE has roughly the same specs as the 392 and would be my choice if I were to ever get a new jeep, which is highly unlikely. That being said I am working on a engine swap in old green and it is not a V8Okay. There was literally no dollar amount in your response.
For me, I know if I ever needed V8 power in another jeep, I'd be better off to buy the $100,000 392 from the factory.
yup its still running great . No issues . I just upgraded to 37s and its getting better MPGs . so no complaintsIs it running well now? Haven't heard from you in a while.
Serious question. I found most swaps had niggling issues that just never really stopped.
Owners just stop talking about them.
For me it was worth it . My jeep had been paid off for years and I really like it . I taught my son how to drive in it , taken it all over the place on family vacations , no way i would trade it or sell it. The price for a new 4xe or 392 are super high and by the time you add suspension , wheels & tires you could be well over the $100K mark . The 4xe are cool and stealthy quite when on all electric. The new 392 is pretty fast too and sound great. Mine will out perform both off road in and a straight line( not really the point for a jeep but man its fun) . The swap has been dead nuts reliable and im super happy with it . I had a local shop perform the install. They had it in and out pretty quickly so no real hassles . Yeah a 911 would be faster on a track and maybe to the next stop light . But a 392 Jk is a lot of fun for sure .I would concure with that. There is just so much to putting a V8 into a jeep with all the electrical and emmisions crap. My jeep does not need to go fast, my Porsche is for that ane you could pick up a nice Porsche for what people are dropping on a V8 swap. Actually the 4XE has roughly the same specs as the 392 and would be my choice if I were to ever get a new jeep, which is highly unlikely. That being said I am working on a engine swap in old green and it is not a V8
The hemi is physically large and quite a bit heavier than an lt engine and lower tech. It might integrate easier, cooling would be more challenging also with minimal real estate under the hood. I would hate to ruin my jeep with any poor conversion. Lots to think about with any of these 8 cylinder conversions.This one is by far the most credible source on the cost of a hemi swap:
JK gear and gadgets - My Jeep Wrangler DIY hemi seap cost how much?
If you haven't watched that yet, do it now.
