I've never personally seen 4 people in a Jeep Gladiator. They really missed the mark here.

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I coulda swore I read an article or a forum chat from a Jeep engineer years ago that the reason a 5.7 Hemi bolts in so nice and clean in a JK is because they originally planned to offer that powertrain, but because of government mandates, safety issues, and so on, they scrapped it for production.

This is the most important video ever posted on the internet. Why the choice in the 4L80 and not the 6 speed automatic? Simplicity maybe? And you happy with the power of the 5.3? Do you wish you went with the bigger engine? Thanks man!

Where is the xj ls swap video 😮😊

Thank you. That’s pretty much the only combination I would want in a modern Jeep. I know one guy who has nothing but problems out of his stock pentastar junk and I keep messing with him about this exact conversion for his jk. Now if $ were not the issue I would build one myself.

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My dating strategy involves strategically placing a rescue dog in my profile pictures💞

do you have a link to the cooling fan

Any tips to get a 96XJ body off the frame? 🤷🏼‍♂️

I love your videos. One small complaint, I find myself constantly turning the volume up and down all the time between your monolog and the music. The music is way too loud, is what I am saying. I am more interested in hearing what you have to say than the music. Frankly, I think a lot of people make this mistake, I personally would not miss all the music people play in the videos. It gets exhausting. No hate, just my opinion. Carry on. You're an awesome creator.

Is there a such thing as a trophy Jeep

So how long did this swap actually take to complete.

Sweet build and insightful journaling of the process. Love it Ian!

no emissions, at all... ever..

Please do a 2012 or newer jk with an LT engine. Great video.

i really wish you could have spent a min on showing how to do the custom front and rear driveshaft measurements. im putting in a 401 into my cj8 using a 6 sp trans out of my 2005 rubicon and using the original dana300 tcase. i dont think the stock cj8 driveshafts will work anymore front or rear

That was an awesome video that didn't leave me with any questions other than one about the VIN number. Does the HP tuner allow you to change the VIN number in the Silverado's computer to the VIN number for the Jeep, or is that not necessary for emissions in your state ? I hope I worded that right anyway.

IAN where did you buy the adapter for the 4l80e with the vss

I went back and forth on my V8 swap . I ended up with a 6.4 hemi and 8 speed swap from Dakota Customs . And Ian is write , v8 wranglers are awesome! I have about 20k miles on mine it it’s definitely worth it . I get the same mileage as the 3.8 … 14.5 -19 ish mpgs . This was one of the better install videos .

It's one of the best swaps yet. When my 3.6 fails. I'm definitely going this route. On my 2013 JKUR the only downside is that I have a manual tranny.

Outstanding video! Well done👍👊 Everything explained very well!

As always Mr J You Rock 🪨

Dude... Turn your music down!

I put a 6.2 liter L94/6L80 combo out of a 2012 Denali in my 2011 JKUR about 5 years/65k miles ago. Great powertrain for the JK platform. Can I suggest turning your battery and TIPM lengthwise as it really opens up clearance and accessibility to that right bank. Plus allows a bit more airflow around the right head. I'm running GM OEM wiring harness to remain USEPA compliant and even made the OEM GM engine cover to fit. My goal was also to make it look and perform like it was OEM. I used the Motech MoCAN module to create that "handshake" between the GM ECM and the Chrysler BCM and everything functions like it rolled off the assembly line. I used OEM Trailblazer exhaust manifold to clear my suspension and they worked great, still uses OEM heat shields. I would suggest wrapping the fuel and vapor lines where they route from the right frame rails, around the fuel tank and up the back of the transmission as that area gets quite hot on those lines. I also used a NP241J transfer case with the 2.72:1 ratio. With the 4.02:1 first great in my 6L80 transmission, I don't miss that 4:1 transfer case at all. In fact, the gearing in my GM powertrain is similar to the stock JK Rubicon gearing ratios but with double the torque. Drivability is freakin' awesome, both on and off road. Drives like a Denali with a Jeep body on it and everything functions as designed. Utah has pretty strict emissions guidelines and it passed all USEPA requirements for Utah licensing. I'm running 4.56 final drive gears and with my 37" tires and 33% overdriven trans. my cruising RPM is 2k @ 70 MPH. Returns decent economy, better than the stock 3.8 liter and 42RLE combo on 35" tires. You're going to love it more each time you drive it. 👍 Mike

Why couldn’t you make a spacer to make up the inch and half you were short on the front driveline? Just curious

LS Swapped my 2004 LJ because of your older vids from your Xtreme4x4 days.

Definitely one of the best engine swap videos I've ever watched

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Word of the week, Pivot-y-bit.

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Killer Content 🔥🔥🔥

Ok now start over and show how the average guy would do it on On his garage floor with normal tools and no lift

That hair is whack

Freaking great!! You rock Ian.

Just as I’m getting ready to sell my JK 😂

Your skills are unmatched, love this video! Thank you very much!

I saw the Aqualu FJ45 cab in the background, gonna keep my eyes on that one.

How you explained the wire harness and how the computers need to communicate with each other was extremely enlightening. I'm waiting until my 3.6 fails before I do a swap but I'm already planning what I want to do and will probably start collecting parts over time for when the time comes. Great video, thanks.

What are your thoughts on iron block vs aluminum? I've been doing research on picking an LS for a swap and I've landed on the L92 because you get all aluminum, rectangle ports and I think forged internals but I get mixed info on that. Is there any particular reason you chose an iron block or did it just come down to price?

I’m going through this and am curious why the 241c would not have been used?

I need this video, but for a 2012 5.3 LS into a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, and I'd be set! 😅

This one was chocked full of solid information, Ian. The huge plus was Zelda making her cameo; she's so adorable and looks just like our Gabby we lost 3 years ago so thanks for including her! Lastly two things; the burnout was epic and you better get some anti-aircraft radar and countermeasures in the shop. You were buzzed by a pterodactyl @46:54 which rivaled a B-52 in size. Looking forward to the next video and seeing Zelda make another cameo! Cheers!

so clean👍

The lightinf in your shop is Great!! I want to know where you bought the lights

MotorTrend must have you contractually neutered. Sucks to watch you pander for the ads.

Question- whats the difference between the truck based vortec and an LS? Or what year did they switch from vortex to ls

Is the input swap the only thing that needs to happen to the JK case? I’m looking at swapping one into my 05 Silverado 1500 to get rid of the front&rear slip yokes for a one ton swap.

Now we just need a few tips on how to tell our significant others why we’re spending so much time and money in the garage😂

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