Jeep Wrangler 6.4 Hemi Swap - 8 Speed Wiring And TEST FIRE!!

Full Parts List: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
I'm back in the garage working on the 6.4 V8 Hemi swap for my 2010 Jeep Wrangler JK! I am using a bunch of DIY swap parts from ‪@jeepspeedshop‬ , which is also allowing me to run the 8 speed 8HP70 automatic transmission.
Doing a V8 swap in your jeep wrangler is something that a lot of people dream of, and luckily you can do it at home to save yourself some money. Hopefully these videos will help you out if you decide to tackle this project.
Jeep Speed shop is also offering 10% off to my subscribers if you call to place your order and mention this channel and the videos.
In this video, we tackle alot of stuff! First lets take a look at how to mount the factory Jeep transfercase, youll need to drill out a few holes in the transmission and insert a spacer to help take up some of the play in the larger holes.
Then we have to get our new Jeep speed shop 8 speed shifter floor plate in place, as well as mount the shifter and start up the wiring.
Canbus wiring: This could possibly change depending on year models.
White with black: white with red on 8 speed wiring
White with blue: white with black on 8 speed wiring
Brake input: Pin 6 wire on brake pedal switch
Yellow switched power (Key on and cranking power).
I decided to make my own battery tray, However Jeep speed shop sells a steel bolt in tray, as well as a dual battery tray option if you want dual batterys with your hemi setup.
I used the Barnes4wd battery tray: www.barnes4wd.com/Battery-Box...
Dont forget the discount code jkgear will get you 10% off barnes4wd products!
I know this video has quite a few boring parts in it, however i think alot of this will be very helpful to people over the years.
Pretty much all of these steps will be the same for those who want to do a more budget friendly V8 swap and use the 5.7 Hemi instead of the 6.4 hemi. Either way, both engines will make the Jeep wrangler very fun to drive and will have alot more power than the factory 3.8 or 3.6.
The first startup/testfire was successful and man she is loud!! A good exhaust will quiet it down some and make it sound really mean.
Thanks for watching!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks for watching!!! Let me know what you think so far! Hemi Swap Parts List: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OL8GxdgjKzThBju5MkTYFnyWXUWvH7XhhNZi2cOSmos/edit#gid=0 Hemi Swap Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLNBgnXDC0Wj4kRsesZpKJsvYHO4A7kR9c

[@ryanfadnek7688]

are those mce fenders?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

@@ryanfadnek7688 yessir

[@noahgiles777]

The beginning of this video could not have been any better! The HOA fine gave me the biggest laugh at 6AM.

[@528Circle]

When Ben says “it’s not really that bad” you can be assured - it is that bad. Just cut this, weld that, install studs here, drill there, buy these bushings, put everything together and tear it about 3 or 4 times... dude is a beast. Edit: just heard you fire this thing up - WOW 😳

[@w0wsuchdoge]

Lmao the garbage battery part got me 😂

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Me too. I owned 1 Optima battery that lasted just over one year. Never owned one since. My mechanics told me Optima went to crap after being acquired many years ago.

[@kshepthedrummer]

I've got an optima that's about 8 years old now and has never let me down. Apparently I have one from before they went to crap 😅

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

@@kshepthedrummer nah, I'm talking before that time. I got rid of my '97 TJ in 2007. So, many years ago. There were many discussion threads on how these batteries went in the sh*tter quality wise after Johnson Controls acquired them. Maybe they have improved since then, but the damage was done for me.

[@kshepthedrummer]

@@johnfitzgerald5158 oh I don't know the time frame. I was thinking the quality drop was like 5ish years ago. I do know that I left my headlights for 6 hours while at work one night a few years ago and I came out and it started right up lol. I love that specific battery, but when it dies I won't buy another.

[@jayceeleon]

What’s the time stamp I’m honestly only here for the startup lmao

[@chrissherman4357]

I can’t believe I have to wait a week to see this beast roar down the street!!! Watching you channel is so much better than any of the crap shows on TV. Keep the projects coming, so entertaining.

[@gutzman01jeeptj]

Thanks for the shout out! Aka (adventures.of.sarge) Great video!

[@schwanzmunster2503]

I have an Optima in my daily driver. 10 years old and still works perfect. Don't know what's garbage about it

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Because it’s 10 years old. That’s when they were top notch.

[@KansasSlim64]

@@JKGearandGadgets I guess I need to keep up with the times! My legacy brain still thinks that Optima’s were the legendary battery I needed to pick up when the time comes for the JK. I just put a Duralast in the Mrs ‘17 Cherokee. Maybe I should just stick with Interstate or Die Hard!

[@willwilliams141]

I just started watching your videos and the manner in which you explain each process and the details associated with each task are great. Thanks for not skipping over things. It's a great feeling loving what you do, enjoy. Will

[@TheWright03]

Your expression when it fired up says it all. Great content.

[@marioalvarez7796]

That sound is something else!! Can’t wait to see it on the road after it is all finished up!

[@joshuawilcher7636]

As a 2010 owner with the 3.8 man I need this! Just no time for anything

[@RLewis-yz4yd]

I'm in the same boat... Think I'm leaning more towards the 392 swap over the LS/LT for the simplicity

[@donaldsonjeoboham8759]

You are amazing at documenting and explaining things, very clear, and easy to follow along to

[@jad6126]

That Hemi sounds incredible! WOW!

[@HeartAE86]

Man I’m impressed . I get the wiring an swap is straight forward. But I’ve never had a swap go that clean an first start up. I’ve always ran into problems , wether the motor doesn’t start , having problems with wiring , etc. That was all plug and play it seems. I guess you really did your homework and bought all the right stuff all at once. Good job, makes me want to do a hemi swap now.

[@moabwheeling]

Sounds really good Ben !! Looking forward to your next video . Until next time take care and be safe sir.

[@IamN2Speed]

Great video Ben. Excited to see it finished. Really inspiring and gives us goals.

[@musterjedi]

new jeep owner here... loving your stuff..

[@AZWESTSIDEWHEELERS]

Absolutely love this man. Can't wait to check it out finished up. Awesome discount code for everyone that's really cool thanks Ben.

[@morgancook6481]

Man that's sweet Ben! Can't wait to see it finished!!

[@57Class]

Oh Man..I just got back from the Hospital..feeling kinda down...but I saw your Video and my blood pressure is back to Normal again!! Love the sound of that Hemi...Congrats !! Greetings from.. OL Guadalajara,Mexico

[@jeffwhitaker6743]

IT IS ALIVE!!! Sounds awesome even just with Go Pro sound 👍

[@djuell01]

Great job Ben! You need a Crown Royal shift boot!

[@PhillipScull]

Thank u for the jeep speed shop discounts

[@thewanderer577]

You’re too modest! Congratulations on success!

[@lloydrage]

Awesome job !!! Let’s go Ben. I’m amazed how good this sounds

[@joeyc2103]

Wow Ben! That test fire got you excited. Bet you can’t wait to finish your project now. ☺️ I can’t wait for you. Get er done man. Thanks for 10% off code.

[@mistyssidemeattreat9498]

If that sound doesn't get your blood pumping, nothing will!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

And sometimes that sound can send blood pumping to a certain place if ya know what I’m sayin....😅

[@lmtsh7084]

JK Gear and Gadgets lmao bruh what you mean by that

[@emilyhayton8392]

@@lmtsh7084 even I know what he means by that 🤭

[@jeremyschoenfelder4495]

@@JKGearandGadgets When you turn your jeep on and it doesn't return the favor....you're driving the wrong jeep! you're going to smile every time you fire that thing up!

[@kevinsump1413]

I didn't know Viagra came in 6.4L doses...is it legal?

[@danhambrick6331]

Congratulations Ben😁😁That baby fired right up👍👍

[@Bennett-xo6iu]

Man that thing firing up like that was freaking epic...

[@adamseaman7306]

You should have done a Tim the tool man Taylor impression when you started it up!

[@alexisalmaraz7260]

Who cares if the videos are long. They are full of good information 🤟🏻 You’re inspiring me to get a 6.4 already 🤭

[@cautiontext]

You make this look easier that I feel it is! Amazing job!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It’s easy!!

[@joshdozier6709]

Bad ass. lol the "Ben you forgot to add oil" had me rolling...also that was a slick way to say garbage batteries! awesome video man.

[@justinm.791]

Soooooo happy for you mang!!!

[@Sniperssx]

Wonderfull finally your run the HEMI

[@nicholasfuller8097]

Love your videos Ben keep em coming

[@Offroadelements1]

Awesome work!!! What a beast!

[@gudmundurarnason7565]

Damn you Ben for putting this series out :)

[@michaelmurray2592]

She sounds beastly!!!

[@lesszabo5625]

Pretty cool Ben, she purrs like a lion.

[@brettbaust5782]

Congrats!!

[@PaulKaiser42]

Badass brother 🔥🔥

[@anthonyevans5498]

Thanks Ben

[@stevenmichaelis609]

The garbage battery comment was priceless. Haha. Personally never had an issue with an Optima battery and have had them in a few rigs but have heard many horror stories as well. Guess I have been lucky.

[@dmwil1]

Many times when someone thinks their Optima failed, it actually discharged more than a standard battery charger can recover. Get an Optima charger and most of those can be charged and the battery is fine. Pure lead AGMs are a different animal than a standard battery.

[@davetrail]

Man... That's a major job!

[@blazin71k5]

it lives!!!!!!!

[@johnnyverano1373]

You got a lot of patience. I don’t have patience to do all that.

[@odavila03]

Sorry to see you had trouble last night. Hopefully you’re back on the road soon.

[@rangethetrail]

wow - amazing work, ben. it's *actually* doable in your garage/driveway... good to know! ;)

[@jaimetrevino4865]

Man I guess we know who to take our Jeep to when we want a swap done

[@ms.karihart2983]

Awesome content Husband & wife duo

[@nicolettelowenthal8868]

It’s alive 🙌💪😎

[@thruitallauto2538]

New subscriber, this is bad, love all the fab work

[@johnhowzeiv1856]

Jeeps sounding beasttt

[@NWJeeping]

So sick now I need to start saving to put a hemi in my jk lol

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Do it!!! It takes a while to save up, but it’s worth it

[@thruitallauto2538]

Loved the burp

[@dren2jdh544]

Wish Jeep Speed Shop had stuff for the 2010 Jeep Liberty!

[@ut_punkn1859]

Man this is going to be a awesome ride. Sorry you live in a HOA. Still hoping you end up with a massive 40x60 shop one day.

[@brucemartin835]

Grooooo...let’s go baby! You were like one of your little girls at Christmas! Good for you, Ben But wait there’s more 😝

[@gas_shop_sushi]

That was awesome!

[@dirty_south_adventurers_9255]

Get it done!

[@rickmarquart3277]

Thanks Ben, I'd like to see the LS swap.

[@gogerwi]

Your impressive Ben, Like you've been doing 1a month for several years.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you

[@mrwonkwonk]

"for those of you who like garbage batteries" lmao

[@shawnvergilia1609]

Dude.......... Let's go I can't wait to see this thing rip

[@Thatcarspotterguy]

Dude that's awesome!

[@davidwilkerson42]

thanks Ben

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

nice work

[@nicholasbaldwin1674]

haha i just painted my bumper... added fog lights and the welding burned off a lot of the old paint HOA = barf

[@BunnyTJ]

I would Cut that battery tray more now while it is kindof open. That engine is gonna move more haha. Awesome series Ben

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Luckily I was able to fit a sawzall blade in there and chop it off!

[@BunnyTJ]

@@JKGearandGadgets awesome. Better now than if it moves and breaks something later.

[@lonniet.2816]

Gotta hand it to you!

[@OGStoneVegas]

I want to see one of these in a YJ

[@joaquinescobar9504]

Sick update Ben! Thanks for taking the time to walk us threw all the steps. Have you considered swaping the trans valve body for one of a charger? why or not?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I will eventually get the Ram valve body reprogrammed

[@SJ3SA]

@@JKGearandGadgets Im lost with the valvebody topic on the 8 speed in a Jeep.

[@mikelee8851]

I did the exact swap sarge helped me on mine as well awesome guy have any question pm me I went through all the issues you can have

[@boldrbangr9834]

Awesome job! Nice 😜

[@Mr45Bullitt]

Damn that sounds good!

[@erichughes9098]

Thanks 😎👍

[@fxrs1982]

Awesome!

[@sdechc_jku2900]

Hell yeah baby !!! Does that thang have a HEMI in it!!🤣🤣👍🏼

[@mikehoffman3690]

Not an Optima fan I see. 🤭 “Let’s go baby” 🤟

[@snoopyonderdonk]

Next up: LS Swap for the LJ right? :D

[@ryanhartung7445]

They are doing one..

[@BrandonLeeDavis21310]

Jeep gear and gadgets is his wife's channel and has the LJ content

[@ivanfromtheeast4709]

They already did

[@jacobalmanza9140]

“Let’s go baby”

[@thatmand4542]

i felt that whenever Ben said "Im gonna get a HOA fine in 3,2,1" That kinda sucks man,me and my dad have gotten fines and we got kicked out whenever we did our stroker BBC swap on out 65' chevy and it was cammed so that baby was chomping and it sounded soooo good and we got kicked out from our neighborhood and now were living in a super cool neighborhood yeah we've gotten 2 complaints but no more HOA baby :D

[@1tonjkr744]

Great work Ben. I didnt realize there was so much you have to mod doing the Hemi swap. I did the LS swap kit from Overland Performance/Motech it fit perfect, really seems like I didnt have to mod much at all. Only issue I had is my 6.0L has a Tooley cam swap. Tuning is tough and I'm still working on it. When your done, you wonder why u didnt swap it sooner!

[@thomasc5687]

What was some of the stuff that had to be modded? I’ve been comparing the Motech LS/LT kit compared to the Hemi options and the Hemi seems a little more plug and play. How’d you say this Hemi swap compared to the LS in terms of difficulty?

[@1tonjkr744]

If you have the right tools and are mechanically inclined both are not bad. I have 2 buddies that did this hemi swap. The motech swap was in my opinion really easy. U have to soldier like 5 wires into the jeep harness that they rework as part of the kit. Wiring the engine is plug and play, took an hour. U dont have any battery tray mods, no fuse box/tipm moving, no floor mods for shifters, no welding in engine mounts. I did have to get a different fitting that goes into steering box for my hydro assist. Which Ben will be having clearance issues. I did fab my own exhaust system, easy though. U do have 2 computers, but it's been flawless for over 8k miles, only issue is I have a cam swap, and tuning is tuff. No cam swap, your golden. A benefit is use use all jk accessories, so everything still plugs in. I have ran hard with 2, 392 hemi swaps and were dead even, multiple times, loved it.

[@thomasc5687]

@@1tonjkr744 That doesn't sound bad at all with the Motech kit. What year Jeep did you do it on? I know the early model JKs are a tighter fit since the battery is horizontal vs. vertical like in the later Jks. You mention 2 computers and from my understanding Motech has moved to a single module system now, although I don't know if its for just the LTs. The LS/LT seems like a better engine and trans combo, but the little stuff like getting all the electronics integrated with the Jeep stuff puts me off. I have the 3.8 so really any engine will be an upgrade lol

[@1tonjkr744]

My jeeps an 2008 jkru. Dont know if they have it advanced to 1 computer, I would say it's still 2. I put in a 2016 6.0L, and 2016 6L80, also a jk sport tcase to fit up to trans with the adapter shaft from motech/AA. Sold the rubi tcase. Integrating the jeep stuff is done thru the can bus, motech has it down great. Only thing they couldn't integrate was traction control. I still have every jeep function including remote start. During/after my swap overland even asked if I would be an installer for them out of my own little shop. Just to busy right now with my job. If u do go hemi, take a look at amw4x4.com, they are hands down the best hemi installers in the world, I know them personally, there about 10miles from me. I dont know if they offer a kit, but I'm an LS guy.

[@thomasc5687]

@@1tonjkr744 That's same year as my Jeep. I will definitely refer to your experience when I go through with whatever swap I go with. I may be misunderstanding but the recent Motech videos have shown the Jeep computer being replaced with the GM one, and I recall something about the traction control working with it. Again, I may be misunderstanding as I haven't looked too extensively in it. I love the work Americas Most Wanted does, very professional and looks factory, but I am most likely going to do any swap at home. Simply can't afford 20-30k for a shop to do it.

[@Tyler.Phillips]

glad to see you and the family are doing good. Love watching these videos. How do you feel bout switching from manual to an auto transmission ?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It’s actually really nice. I love manuals in fun sports cars, but honestly having an auto is just nice

[@DCSHEEP158]

I wish I knew how to do these types of things. I can do basic stuff, but I wouldn't dare swap an engine myself

[@brianthebrian3889]

YOU ........ Are so frigin brilliant 👏 unbelievable talented roCk on 🤘

[@supersportimpalass]

Honestly I feel the GM L83 or L96 LT engines with the 10L90-E are a better choice than any of the Hemis. Cheaper overall cost for a much more advanced engine in a smaller package. Nice to finally see a v8 in your JK though and cool video series. 👍👍

[@JKGearandGadgets]

They are great engines, and I like the GM engines better, I’m just not a fan of how reliant the operation is on the canbus communicators and modules.

[@kenworth278660]

Having a HOA would suck

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It’s really not too bad. Luckily mine is very relaxed

[@smyerpropertiesllc3858]

Nice install but Ben I must say being a manual Jeep owner I’m very disappointed you went auto man! Long live the manual. But great job with your install man!

[@wheeliehutjr]

I'm a manual man myself but he might have went auto for fitment reasons who knows I'm sure they're was probably reasoning behind it! I did the B&M shifter and it's way better then the stock JK shifter highly recommend if you don't like sloppy sloppy shifters, SAVE THE STICK SHIFT!!!

[@josephbarnett1646]

Super cool man glad to see it start for the first time can’t wait to see all done. Oo and when you going to let your wife back in the garage to finish her build lol 😝

[@JKGearandGadgets]

She’s been up in NC for 3 weeks. Now she’s mad I finished the swap start to finish before she finished hers hahaha

[@josephbarnett1646]

Ooo that’s way we haven’t been seen her channel can’t wait to see both of them done and on the trails. What’s your plains for y’all first test off road test with them?

[@scothansen13]

Oh my, you had me till you did the spacers at the transfer case, very curious how that will hold up under torque, and weather those holes will wallow out. Wishing for the best, and that they don't.

[@boatsandjeeps780]

Bad ass. Im always building sumthin and we haven't had our jk that long (which if done quite a bit so far) im ready to do a v8 swap just dont know which one yet

[@skylargrabner6771]

Insane🥵

[@95jeepers]

Should've ran a bead of rtv or something to seal that hole on the bottom of the shifter plate.

[@Jet.Endlight]

I will look into ur vids for what I can do to keep this build cheap. I do not have that much knowledge and everything professionally done isn't practical either. I have a 2010 Sahara sport unlimited w around $10k of mods into it to look like a beauty. I currently have around 180k miles and a frame with no rust. I shouldn't have to worry abt the motor till the 300s but I'm trying to plan out a 392 swap. I plan to get a 2013-15 mustang gt premium build w $4k mods, my Jeep is my first car and I don't plan on getting rid of it. Just like u I gotta automatic, but for the most part I only did a suspension spacers so the entire under body is stock.

[@Jet.Endlight]

It would be great if there were conversion parts for sale

[@carlosjaviertavarez4730]

Excelente trabajo , pero si le puedes poner subtítulos mejor . Lo felicito desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@pacedc1]

Your my goddamn hero

[@huf67]

Screw the hoa fines !!! Let it rip !!!

[@rosssyster]

“They also make ones for the Optima for those of you who like garbage batteries” HAHA, I had to smash the like button at that point.

[@newbwheeler9777]

Hahahaha! I had to fast back the video and listen to that again to make sure I heard correctly.🤣