My Jeep Wrangler DIY Hemi Swap Cost HOW MUCH???

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With the Jeep Wrangler Jk Hemi swap build coming to a close, it’s time to take a look at a full price breakdown.
There are a lot of ways to do a DIY Hemi swap. Some ways can be more expensive, and others can be more budget friendly.
For my Jeep V8 swap, I decided to keep it easy in some aspects, while saving some money in other areas. Using Jeep speed shop components for the swap allowed the project to go very smoothly. The install of the engine and trans isn’t difficult at all. The JSS wiring harness and computer also made it extremely easy.
Overall, the project wasn’t overly complicated and it’s something I believe most people can do themselves.
Sure, you could drop your Wrangler off at a shop and have them install it for $32k... but doing it yourself can be a lot more reasonable to the average person,
Sure, it’s still a lot of money, however it’s something you can save up for and buy parts as your budget allows.
Having the 6.4 (392) Hemi in a jeep is amazing. 485 horsepower is insane, and I can see why Jeep wanted to offer this (as well as why they are asking a premium price). It is a blast to drive, and even the 5.7 Hemi would be an amazing choice.
I know I didn’t talk about Mpg in this video, I ran out of time, it will be covered in a future video.
Now a lot of people always ask about supercharger/turbo Jeep wranglers vs a Hemi swap.
Sure... boosting your V6 will make a lot of power, but it’s not going to last forever. It is a short term power gain. Eventually the v6 will blow up or die on you from all the added stress on the engine. Whereas a v8 is designed for the power and will give you no issues for many years with proper maintenance.
Ask around, see how many people have supercharged their jeep and blew it up (and then ended up going with a V8)... I only know 2-3 people who have had a supercharged Jk last more than 3 years and over 30k miles... so it’s up to you!
This DIY Hemi swap made my Jeep fun to drive again, at a reasonable price!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

We will have to talk about MPG in another video. I completely forgot about that in this video. I also didn’t include my old eng/trans resale value. Hemi Swap Parts List: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OL8GxdgjKzThBju5MkTYFnyWXUWvH7XhhNZi2cOSmos/edit#gid=0 Hemi Swap Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLNBgnXDC0Wj4kRsesZpKJsvYHO4A7kR9c

[@joshuacripe1514]

Nobody does a 6.4 and cares if their mpg dropped lol Badass videos Ben , happy for you man.

[@sabastian151]

I thought the exact same thing...anybody who actually inquires about mpg shouldn't be doing a swap...ever! My v8 yj gets 10mpg and damn proud of it. Also sick of people saying, "your time is worth money". Of coarse it is if you're doing for someone else. If it's for your own project, it's considered a hobby and a labor of love. Love it when people make their things and do their own work. Great job on the swap! I guessed $14k

[@vee950]

Good information you put out there 👍🏾

[@denvermatt]

does the spreadsheet price include the engine price? or is it minus the engine?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

@@denvermatt my price was with the engine. All depends on what parts you buy new or used.

[@newbwheeler9777]

Ok before I finish watching I just want to compliment you on how good it looked when you popped the hood! Super clean and doesn’t look like a hack job. Very well done Ben.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you!

[@fremontwright7623]

Agree, it looks professional. Ben (and Cassie) have mad skills in both *wheeling and building.* Something most can't claim.

[@garylgoldberg]

@@fremontwright7623 And welding. Something magical about watching Cassie with a welder.

[@kjhaglfjhgfasd]

I actually live about 10 miles away from Todds shop at Jeep Speed Shop. There arent many places I can take my jeep and know for a fact he wont bull shit you, he helped me with the most baffling steering issue at no cost. Ordered me the parts at cost to him and let me drive his 6.4 hemi jeep. lol. Stand up dude. And great videos man. This was an awesome series, its pretty unreal how places ask no less than 30k

[@CodyV207]

Here’s me, watching how much a hemi swap is while I’m still saving for gears, axles, bumpers, pretty much the whole build 😂

[@TheLastNephilim]

07 jk here wna do a hemi swap too but haven’t even finished my base build yet hahaha

[@dgreen3135]

Heck, I don’t even have a Jeep.

[@GodOfDestructionVegeta27]

Lmaoo I do the same thing all the time lol... Heck, I was looking up mounted jacks, rim and tire packages, light bars, and even after market guage cluster replacements long before I even purchased my jeep 😂. Now I finally bought the Jeep and I'm about half way there as far as completing the build I want. But it's always fun to find new future mods. Even if some of the more expensive ones like this video are only a dream now, dreams become reality! Nothing wrong with dreaming haha!

[@wulfclaw4921]

Me too

[@saulrodriguez5332]

I’m still saving up for a jeep lol

[@ItsMojoHQGaming]

Lol. People who say “is your time not worth anything” are a joke. Yes, it is. It’s worth the end product for half the price. My time is essentially worth the $15,000 more it would cost to pay someone else to do it. Instead, I get the knowledge and pride to say I did it myself. Wayy better than paying someone else to do it.

[@jonsanchez55]

Some don't care about the $$$, because they have it, just not the time...

[@childrey14]

I did a swap and installed a 5.7 Hemi. Which is more than enough my 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2 door hardtop (Dark Hunter Green). No lift, but on 34 black fuel quake blackout wheels. Exhaust is a cut down Borla. She only has 34k miles on the motor and transmission.

[@kevinl9709]

Nice jeep, 4 years ago I bought a 97 tj with 5.7 hemi for $4500. Still have it

[@ItsMojoHQGaming]

Now i’m ready for Cassie’s ls swap and it’s cost breakdown

[@dennisthompson7707]

Half the price, that's a jargon. Great job. Keep it a sleeper. I'm planning a 5.0 Explorer swap in my TJ when my 4.0 hits 300,000' 47'000 to go. Live both your channels.

[@boostdtalon]

Going from a 3.8L to a 6.4L Hemi is a big upgrade. I’m sure you’re gas mileage actually went up, when you’re not nailing down the gas pedal. The 8 speed transmission is a big upgrade too.

[@joeymedina5190]

My dad just did a 392 engine swap on his Gladiator. He picked it up yesterday. It sounds so mean!

[@diegotejeda7678]

you got socials bro? I have a couple questions

[@joeymedina5190]

@@diegotejeda7678 yeah man! My ig is _zilla5.7_

[@MoeDaMouth]

I am 400% jealous. I cant wait to do a Hemi swap on my 2012 JKU. Sounds great my friend.

[@gparroz3288]

I wish my wife and I had y’all’s energy ... we have a Gladiator and an LJ but we don’t have the energy or money. It’s awesome that y’all can work together like you do in the garage. My wife is starting to help me out in the garage since watching your videos. LOL. KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING PLEASE !!! God bless your family

[@Social_Infidel]

Go keto for a bit and get off the carbohydrates and you will have plenty of energy!

[@bibleortraditions]

I swapped out the straight six in my 1981 CJ8 Jeep Scrambler for a 430HP LS3 hooked to a built 700R4, Dana 300 transfer case, and a Dynatrac Dana 60 posi rear-end. I put a Dynatrac 44 up front, and topped it off with a Lokar floor shifter, and a full Corsa SS exhaust. New advanced frameworks box frame, all new body kit, 4" lift, lots of chrome, all new corvette red paint, hardwood rear floor. A labor of love, and I got back 40 cents on the dollar when I sold it after 9 years. I think I only reused the VIN plate and some plastic ducting. Still... I would do it again.

[@Adam-th9vs]

We own a 2017 and a 2019, my 17 is a 5 speed, my wifes 19 is an 8 speed. The 8 speed is an absolute game changer in how the jeeps drive. My rubicon has lower gearing but her 8 speed will outrun mine all day long without breaking a sweat. Now I just need to V8 swap mine so I can have the 8 speed lol, being disabled that will never happen. I can't even afford to put a new windshield in mine now, let alone lift it and engine swap it.

[@stephenwitham]

Put the 392 badge on the rear, for when you smoke past everyone else on the freeway.

[@00ninja00]

Compliments on your skills! Looks like a stock engine in there. Your work is clean as heck!! You got skills brotha, great job! I want a 6.4 in my gladiator so bad! Gladiator badly needs a v8, I could totally use the power when towing my 6k lbs boat. In my gladiator, it’s not only more fun for a v8, but it would be so useful! Thanks for the videos and sharing your swap with us, much appreciated.

[@brauerbar]

Hey. Thank you. I’m knowing about you with this video and start watching and liking all your videos. I wish I would have your knowledge!!! I’m new in the wrangler world but sadly I just bought a 2017 JK Sport Unlimited and I’m now stock with an engine misfiring cylinder 6 and after expending more than $7k In repairs (changing from radiator to coils and a lot of items) I’m learning that I have to replace the whole engine since the cylinder is not making compression… and I have exhausted all my savings. Greetings from NC

[@makingamericagreat5271]

bro... love all your videos. explain the process so all of us shade tree mechanics can either decide what we wanna do or reference theses videos while we do them.... keep up the great work

[@offroadxplorer]

Put the 392 Hemi badges on the back so when you leave others in your dust they know why!

[@Rickugg]

Hello: You got a DEAL in the Engine combo !!! I wish they had a 318 option on the Wrangler. I had V 8's all my life. Well I did have a 3.0 Tacoma 1996, great little truck. 25 MPG on trip on Interstate on 4X4 truck...My unlimited is 4200 pounds !!

[@sidneytalley5969]

A little late to the game but love these videos! I have a 2010 JKUR and it's harder and harder to find videos for our year of Jeeps so thanks! Hope to do the 5.7L swap in the future!

[@olered7760]

You are a very smart young man, if i was in my 50des id rock a 5.7

[@traceyhewes95]

I see you reppin the Clayton Offroad shirt & banners, I've known Clayton for 20+ years, great guy and company!

[@denvermatt]

I heard they're going to push a huge marketing campaign soon. That's good, I'm glad that Ben will be repping them. I had there links on my long arm LJ.

[@Jeeptalkshow]

lol an "eagled eyed" listener sent us a screenshot of this video (time code <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="71">1:11</a>) of the "Jeep Talk Show" sticker on the toolbox! I watch your videos and I completely missed it. I especially like ya'lls unnatural love for RED jeeps. :D

[@treyhaberman]

Man something you should've mentioned in this video is the value of this jeep went up as much as what you just put into it. It went from a 25k-30kish jeep to a 40k-45kish jeep. Great job and video series. It gave me an ichy finger on the hemi trigger.

[@keshmo12]

Unfortunately it doesn't work like that most of the time. You never get the money back that you put into your project. It would be worth a bit more if a well known shop did it vs a guy in his garage did it. It's a sweet project but you should never modify you car expecting it to gain value. Only worth doing it for the experience building it and the fun of driving it.

[@treyhaberman]

@@keshmo12 trust me I've spent lots of money on rigs that at the end of the day could only sell for 5k to 10k dollars. But, go try to price a 1 ton swapped and v8 swapped jk and you won't find one under 35k. He just did a 30k job for 15k he could get that money back easy.

[@TexasOffroadAdventures]

@@treyhaberman I think not...

[@silverrain99205]

@@TexasOffroadAdventures sad but true.

[@johnroden3431]

Your videos are hands down the very best out there! Thanks for all the hard work and details Ben, this stuff is making me want to hop up my 16 hardrock lol.

[@theranoneil5694]

I know I've commented like four times but I like your price of over 15,000 you got every dollar's worth you did a great job fantastic excellent terrific that's pretty fair price you're the man and the woman that's part of your channel I used to see her working on her Jeep all the time it's an older videos on her Tjl longer wheelbase like an 04 to 06

[@mrm4155]

Glad I found this channel. I really want to do a hemi swap and I have an 08 like yours, except mine is 2 door

[@Clitcommander6969]

Hey Ben. I’ve used both msd and RIPP coils and let me tell you. Msd is the real thing and have been around forever and WORK. RIPP are all hype and mucked up my rig as well. Msd for the win.

[@GrayHog]

HP Tuners is a good option to modify your tune. You can log your existing tune and modify it yourself, or email it to a professional for a custom tune. It also lets you change the easy stuff like tire size and gear ratio. The upside is you can also use it on multiple vehicles, multiple manufacturers, etc. The downside is it’s a little pricey. But with a stock tune you’re leaving a lot of hp and torque on the table, and it sounds like you need some tweaks to your existing tune anyway.

[@larrytaylor7753]

And, you had another vehicle to drive while you did the swap. Nicely done.

[@MarkIrwin02]

I love my manual in mine. Feel makes off roading lot easier over automatic as can chose how much power is being put down for best traction and control.

[@jlautomotive6349]

What an incredible build!! 392 badge at the bottom of the front fenders??!!! I don’t think that’s a lot for a custom built rig... maybe 🤔 a total price on the entire Jeep build? Everything you’ve done!!??!!

[@86Ctopher]

my 3.8 JKU has a ripp supercharger and am sitting at 46K mileage without a single issue. those who blow up their supercharged V6 must be treating it like a sports car at the quarter mile track and romping the go pedal at every stoplight. I don't doubt the durability of the V8 but a $6k supercharger was much easier to save for compared to a $25-30k motor swap.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Luckily the 3.8 can handle boost better than the 3.6 can

[@traildawgsoffroad5156]

Don't have a jeep, or a dodge product, but watched til the end and enjoyed. Thanks for the share

[@fraychild]

Wooed! That’s 1/2 of what you’d pay for dropping it off at one of those major shops!

[@Carl-vx9ws]

Congratulations on your swap! I’ll be looking for updates on long term experience with it. 👍🏼

[@SimonElenor]

The Flowtech shorty headers fit with the flanges rewelded. The ones for the 1500 5.7! Not sure about your engine mounts though as i am using custom ones! But they clear the shock mounts and frame.

[@Chromedonkey]

That's crazy on the Ripp's.. Knock on wood, I haven't had a lick of issues out of my v2's (literally knocking on wood right now) and I have probably put 5k miles on them so far.

[@Ebbyman413]

the 3.8L can hardly get out of it's own way stock! With the added weight, the V8 makes a lot of sense.

[@tyrannystopper4972]

Great video man. So well done and informative. Plus you gave us "Billions and Billions". That was nice.

[@b01tact10n]

Good video👍 I might consider the R2.8 Cummins engine in the future my buddy has one in his Jeep. That 392 is one good Hemi Engine👍 I've seen what LS's can do definitely great ones for swaps. I've also been on the trail with those who done 2JZ's to their XJ's. Anything is possible👍 I definitely will keep my eye out for a 2JZ, also an XJ😁.

[@jasonscott6670]

What a great parts list you've compiled, with links. Thanks.

[@todtalk3912]

Id do a snorkel setup so its getting nice clean cool air. and it will expand what you can do

[@eperales714]

Thank you for the list. Too bad I have a charger v6 and looking for the list on that conversion.

[@zacharyohare6029]

An older 5.7 block with whatever internals desired, eagle heads and a truck intake would be wicked too. Could also stay manual with some of the adapters out there, with an SRT/6speed bellhousing- or whatever really- there's actually some good options for the Hemi. Given the cost of a 392 factory jeep (which has a lot of extra cool stuff for sure) I am always surprised this swap isn't more common. Given the cost of the swap electronics- why not go full standalone? I assume the transmission- but there are solutions for that as well that are also tunable. BMW guys are running them in some cool swaps. Also amazed how many people will start a swap but aren't willing to make their own/repurpose junkyard stuff to keep costs reasonable. The Miata community is a perfect example. It's easy to spend $30k on a swap, but plenty of folks have done them DIY for 2-3k as a starting point. If you don't exceed 250-300hp (which is plenty) then the rest of the factory stuff can be replaced slowly as you go. Makes modern 4 cylinders (Toyota 2AR is my plan I think- should bolt to some cheap, smaller 4cyl Tacoma 5 speeds, requiring only a custom D/S, reuse the rear end, where a lot of cost can come from. Would prefer ITB 1UZ, but alas they are not as cheap and plentiful as they used to be- and the 2AR will nearly compete for power with much less complexity.) and stuff like the 1UZ just perfect for it. But LSX and all the sudden you built a half ass Cobra that... could have just been a FF 65 coupe or Roadster and end up in a similar spot, without throwing half a car away.

[@Daronvines]

Before I start back watching after this add. I’d like to say that ls and just about all other Chevy motors have a plethora of parts available and they aren’t going away anytime soon. Just as well as mopar parts. So that reason for not going ls is out.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I’m talking about the canbus modules, I’ve known 4 people who have malfunctions and either had to upgrade to a new part, or wait months for one to get back in stock. LS swaps in jks require parts that aren’t available at any dealership.

[@adolfocolon4673]

Just got around to seeing this video - outstanding craftmanship!

[@StormbornJKU]

Even if I had $15k to do the swap I wouldn’t have the knowledge on how to do some of the things you have to do to get it in. I’d end up having to pay a shop to install certain things because I just wouldn’t know how. Unless I’m able to afford the new 392 from the factory I imagine I’ll never have one, and that’s fine. It’s sick to see you guys that are able to do it!!

[@LTUSATV]

Great video Ben, I hope one day to check out your Jeep in person!

[@matthewsims359]

Sheweee, thats a lot of💰💰💰💰💰 but man it looks awesome, sounds awesome and i bet its crazy fun to drive. Excellent info in the swap vids, the best ive seen so thanks for taking the time to do all of that for us

[@MicDropBBQ]

The only thing your garage and my garage seem to have in common is the stock cats laying around in the background. LOL! I still haven't decided what to do with the old exhaust/cats after I installed long tube headers. LOL!

[@thepolice8379]

Put a waterproof filter bag with a clamp on that intake

[@mesomorfo]

Someone must volunteer a JKU for a video on a L86 swap! hint hint! Great videos Ben, thank you for posting them!

[@kevinsump1413]

Thanks for an awesome video series on the swap...looking at your parts list and links...might consider a different fuel line material if running ethanol blend...CPE might not last, PTFE would be best. Sorry I let my engineering child out. Now to find that crowbar for my wallet.

[@trjnsd6874]

After having a 4.0 ZJ for 19 years (got totaled) I wanted my next 4x4 to have a V8, but I didn't want a truck. I found a WK with 5.7Hemi and love the engine, just not the constant poor gas mileage and "runs rich" problems that seem to have no solutions. Other than that its been fun.

[@matthewantel8821]

First off… thanks for making this series. Secondly….. awesome, awesome, AWESOME! By any chance are you going to the Great Smokey Mountain Jeep Invasion in Pigeon Forge TN? I really wanna see this up close.

[@dracodripset3636]

Thanks 🙏 for thee whole breakdown and pricing brooo 😎 wrote it all down

[@ala8649]

you should consider a 6.1 intake from a junkyard. TB comes out straight.

[@tturi2]

I've considered buying a Jeep wrangler with a blown engine to save some money, but I don't think I'll be saving that much compared to the cost of a hemi swap haha

[@lonniet.2816]

Really awesome deal. If only i had your skills! But great savings and skills!

[@lonewulf0328]

Just Empty Every Pocket - But I love my Jeep all the same. It is like a Lego kit for adults, I just keep finding things to swap/add on. Actually just picked up the Ace Engineering Rocker sliders today, to complement my JTR rock rails, and give my wife a step up to get in easier, and I am ordering a Diamondback Bed cover for my JTR next week (you inspired me).

[@prplno1]

Thank you for putting together this Vid series , Awesome !

[@Daronvines]

Just to add on to the price list of ls kits, there’s literally 4 offerings around 8k that include the 8 speed tranny.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

There weren’t when I made this video.

[@Daronvines]

@@JKGearandGadgets didn’t think about that part

[@primalj_2a433]

Used jeep 25k Axles. 11k Hemi swap 15k Wheels tires lift 10k. = 61k Don't get me wrong awesome job and good for you. I thinks it's beyond awesome you did it. The time I'd have to spend to build and put it together plus tools and time last to come up with the money to do all this....... it's better for me to just trade my truck in and get the wrangler 392 plus have the warranty if and when something goes wrong.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yeah the 392 Factory jeep is awesome! But, now add axles, wheels, tires, and lift to the 75k stock price of the 392 Rubicon.

[@primalj_2a433]

@@JKGearandGadgets I wouldn't

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

You are comparing and apple to an orange.

[@59sixstringer]

Put the sticker down low. Congrats! Great build! I enjoy your videos, thank you.

[@brockhodges9617]

Definitely put the 392 emblem just under the jkgear sticker

[@chrisanwatchmework8233]

I’m always here to find my next install!!!!! Thanks brother keep up the good work. See u on the trail soon enough!!

[@dawsonlane5099]

I'm so glad I found your chanel. Before I go to your other videos I had a few questions that you may know the answers for. 1- Disregarding price, should I go 5.7 or 6.4 in a JK. 2- I really love a manual trans (have the 3.8l with a 6 speed) but if the 8 speed is leaps better I may give in. And last 3- Would you suggest finding used 1 ton axles or just buy new? Thanks!!

[@simonsays582]

Hey man, you should check out the new Hankook Dynapro MT2's bro. They would look freaking sick on that Jeep. No one is doing reviews on them.

[@rangethetrail]

dude - that's just awesome! might be doing this in the future myself... thanks!

[@theranoneil5694]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="338">5:38</a> gears wow that's cool I thought <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="313">5:13</a> gears were about as high as it goes My Jeep still has a stock 321 years in it awful but I have a tune on my Venus RV6 and I'm pumping out 328 horsepower and close to 300lb of torque but you probably have 470 to almost 500 lb toward astonishing

[@stymiesnerdly771]

Is that the washer fluid res in the front corner on the driver's side? If so, maybe find a relocation spot for that bottle and route the intake to that corner. Seems like you could then easily find a way to get some fresh air to the filter. Love this build!

[@AllMyPitas]

Great videos as always! I'm playing with this idea as well I have a 2017 JKU Rubicon (auto Transmission). I am interested in just doing the 5.7 Hemi if I were to try this. As far as transmission I would just need to replace bell housing and Torque convertor you mentioned, additionally I'm still running the Dana 44's with <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="248">4:8</a>8 gears, would this be an issue with this engine, and would an axle swap be required as well to handle the extra power/torque? Thanks Great video!

[@danialphaomega]

If you are not mechanically inclined or have a shop in your house or have access or hook up to a wrecking yard, then you will pay $30-40K for a turn key hemi for a pro to do it. If you have everything I mentioned then you will spend on a junk yard hemi 6.4 and ect. Items $3-6k. And the canbus system is not difficult to use or even program, wire harness fabrication is easy.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Go ahead and do a 6.4 swap for 3-6k. If that was the case, then over 50% of jeep owners would have v8s

[@discover4x4]

Great info Ben, I absolutely love knowing these details. Well done If anyone is interested I'm $12500 into my 6.2 LS, 6l80e, MoTech Kit. Was done 3 years ago, I'm sure it's a little more experience these days.

[@akonitony2]

Makes sense. Labor is usually half the cost.

[@SQLRYAN]

15K? Great deal and you enjoy the swap process and get to have fun driving it. Yea, you'll have teething problems but that's the theme of our messing with cars hobby. Makes me want to go find a 392.

[@kensnyder2340]

I had a Shop do my 6.4Liter back in 2014. They removed the body and they used an AEV kit, 5 speed auto, new crate 6.4. $ 20K. My friends and I built the rest of the Jeep later on. So the labor on mine was at $ 5K . I got the engine for $6600.00. The parts cost were almost the same as yours, the kit had everything needed. The labor may be more now but the swap turned out great with just a couple bugs to iron out early on. The hood you showed would work better than my AEV hood I believe because it would vent the engine compartment which traps a lot of heat on a JK. I later installed a C & R racing radiator which was more efficient than the one in the kit. The Jeep was as reliable as a stock 3.6. I couldn't stand that sorry Assed 3.6 at altitude. Once you drive a V8 Wrangler you will want one guaranteed ! My mileage in town 13 - 14. Highway 15 - 16.5. My intake was on the passenger side in cold air box isolated from the engine compartment so my IAT's were always good. The manifold as you said was molded and flipped to the other side.You did a great job, it sounds & runs great.

[@ivanfromtheeast4709]

I honestly want to build my 4.0 to make a boatload of power

[@kensnyder2340]

@@ivanfromtheeast4709 , there's a lot available for the 4.0 Liter.

[@ivanfromtheeast4709]

@@kensnyder2340 I mean I’ve seen someone make 850 and not blow up so I think I could do 400-500 reliably

[@karloz714]

What a beautiful build!

[@stoventures1770]

Wow, great info. Thank you so much for doing this!

[@JTRSpartacus]

Good video. Definitely recommend taking your Wrangler to the scales. My 2013 JKU 3.6 auto was over 5800lbs on 34” tires, belly armor, steel bumpers, winch, Rock rails, hardtop, doors. #JTRSPARTACUS

[@fomomofo6917]

This is an awesome build! I feel like I would take your wife’s Jeep though. I have some state trooper friends and they are constantly blowing the Hemi’s up.

[@davidkanalos6710]

I would put a twin turbo on the 3.6 and that thing would eat the 5.7 all day long !

[@abbasforamerica7508]

I love the billions and billions !!! great job Ben !! brilliant !!!!!

[@skiddysm]

I got a free jk wrangler 3.8 from my grandma. With all these crazy car prices once this engine dies I'll do this

[@Aaron-ge1hy]

Thanks for the itemized walk through, Ben. Great video! 👍👍👍

[@TrillNGR]

mine cost 0 cause i havent done one :|

[@millstonejeepworx]

Excellent video Ben. You mentioned an issue with the TCM in the trans and the computer on the engine. I'm doing a 5.7L, Todd and Liz know that. My TCM is with them being reflashed. Is it a different flash for the 5.7L...or is it the same as the 6.4L? I'll have to ask them and see. I'd like to prevent the issue you saw with accelerating.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

You will get a 5.7 TCM reflash, so no issues there

[@JKGearandGadgets]

But you can make sure it’s getting the 5.7 flash

[@SomoneTookMyName]

I want to do this so bad but I keep reading about people having issues when going to test for emissions. Most common issue is that they simply will not even test it. Hate to say it. But im considering supercharging instead.

[@DumbCarGuy]

I spent a year trying to find anyone that was smart enough to wire my swap. Nobody can do it they say. I was going to swap into my jeep TJ my 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 512 hp aluminum twin turbo V8 with the 6spd auto and transfer case, yup the Cayenne has low range. But why put it in if nobody can make it run, right?

[@timhenson9190]

Thank you so much first I left the original 2015 transmission then it wouldn’t run Couldn’t get it to run out of limp mode try different Ecu units Tod at Jeeps speed pulling his hair out Clockwork says had it like a year year And now just finished the eight speed I am wondering if it’s the gear ratio that’s messing with things I’m running by 538 With an atlas transfer test just so weird maybe there’s something wrong with the engine I just quit going back to the shop until it’s finished thanks for answering me I’ll keep you updated

[@JKGearandGadgets]

What’s going on with the 8 speed? What issues are you having

[@4x4_travel]

Any concerns about your exhaust heating up your transfer case? Might need a heat shield. Nice buildup and thanks for the breakdown in cost.

[@courtneychappell8801]

My concern is how low the exhaust is 🤷🏼‍♂️ Really nice jeep 🤘🏼 America 🇺🇸

[@Furious_George]

I have a supercharged 3.8 v6. I’ve gone through 2 transmissions (3rd gear goes out…) and blew the head gasket once. That’s in a 3yr span. I’m running a 9psi pulley. I think I’d rather have a v8. And supercharge it 😅

[@laryplessinger5581]

Hey Ben love your videos, really helped with my swap. I was wondering if you had to adjust your fan controller and if so where did the numbers end up? Thx

[@SargeGreenGladdy]

wondering if this is a similar process doing it on a JT.. definitely looking into upgrading in the future. getting tired of the lack luster 3.6

[@MoparAdventure]

Ive had 3 wranglers a 3.5l HO and 2 3.8ls. The biggest problem with these are the underpowered engines. This was a missed opportunity by stellantis. 5.7l would have been the perfect powertrain. After bumpers, tires and other mods these things are dogs. The 3.8L even gets worse gas mileage than a hemi 5.7l hemi engine. I just dont understand why mopar chose the minivan engine for these. From a cost/inventory standpoint i get it. I promise if 5.7l jeeps were an option sales would have been off the charts.

[@White.Elemant]

Just so you know, this is now the third time I'm watching this...

[@JeepGearGadgets]

LOL billions and billions and billions! Next to compare the cost of my LS Swap to you Hemi Swap!!

[@carlosdelvalle9100]

How much was it and where did u do it?