LS Swap in a Jeep Cherokee XJ: the engine goes in

[@LawrenceTolman]

this project is coming along nicely guys! Don't think I'm gonna be a jeep guy or anything, but it's refreshing to working on something different!

[@bowtiebastard6437]

Can you give me engine advice on turning my lq4 into a 383 square stroker

[@c0wb0yTV]

hey LT what's Bumpus up to these days? you two guys were my fav duo

[@jeremy8715]

Are you not allowed to work in the driveway?

[@MrMikucki]

what header are you using? the motor slipped in like a glove into my xj but the longtubes i had took alot of massaging to not hit. in hindsight i should have opened up the frame rails.

[@dalehall2993]

@@jeremy8715 No,hoa.

[@Averagegunenthusiast]

Must be a sweet deal for the customer, he gets an ls swap and he can watch the whole thing on KZbin.

[@dwatson7179]

Best deal ever

[@lucascourtney4479]

No joke that's the dream build 😂

[@danhambrick6331]

Man that engine looks like it was made for that XJ.....👌

[@LawrenceTolman]

it really is a good fit

[@SomeGuyOutside]

The track bar support is a aftermarket part, you could space it an inch or two down and there wont be any geometric problems from it. Awesome series look forward to the finish!

[@steveoh3527]

So...who wishes they were LT's neighbor...I would be over there all the f-ing time. Seriously keep up the good work and I am just waiting till this channel blows up.

[@anytimeminutes3992]

Man I was just thinking the same thing!!! Love this dudes passion and work.

[@Kuzican01]

Yes the builds are where its at. You always do a great job of explaining your progress on these projects and what problems may possibly arise.

[@andrewsweezy]

Love your little comments on everything on why you do it and what you could run into, its a nice touch.

[@LawrenceTolman]

I try!

[@jeli1347]

I enjoy the simplicity of this channel. I know LT wants to make it bigger and go further w it but gosh its just so cool.

[@DreamcastQ]

As a guy who happens to really really love XJs and E39s, this video is right up my alley!

[@LawrenceTolman]

thats a good combination of cars!

[@1eaglestrike4]

I’m about to start with this endeavor myself. ‘89 Cherokee. Was an in-line-6, 4x4, 5-speed. These videos are helping immensely since I’m not a huge knowledge base for LSs in general. So thank you!!

[@LawrenceTolman]

Glad to help

[@johnelliott7375]

Love watching the stuff get put together especially in time lapse. You have a great Friday, LT.

[@all6t7]

I will says kudos to you on the quality of your channel. It's almost like watching one of your shows from the past.

[@LawrenceTolman]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@automotiveantics]

I just bought a XJ and have been seriously considering an LS and doing it on my channel. This is a big help!

[@LawrenceTolman]

you should!

[@sickkid129]

That fits surprisingly better then I expected it. All the ls swaps I’ve watched they’ve cut the unibody to make it fit.

[@yerwrng]

??? These motors don't usually require that . Novak makes motor mounts for the 5.3 and 6.0 that place the engine right in the bay without any cutting on an xj . The hood is usually the clearance issue depending on what stuff you use o. The intake truck or car . I have considere a v8 but I already have an atlas 5.0 that would require a change to a 3.8 or a 4 speed case to make use of the v8 as the 5.0 would redline at about 30 mph just like 4.0 making it useless... The only thing i want the v8 for is hill climbs the 4.0 and atlas are plenty for rock crawling with 42s ... long steep loose climbs ...not so much .

[@Borp56]

Nice clean XJ, my old TJ was so rusty every nut-cert just spun off so we ended up welding a lot of nuts to the frame so that we could fix the trans crossmember and one of the engine mounts after I did the lift.

[@Tsilsby]

i have a 89 comanche swb. i want to put a newer hemi under the hood. but after watching this... LS looks so much easier......

[@infinitegrind9336]

Honestly I don't know what's more impressive the ls swap single-handedly or the fact that he didn't blink the entire video kudos my friend

[@LawrenceTolman]

you cant imagine the concentration it takes to not blink ever

[@63novette]

My son just picked up a 2000. Just the motivation he will need. Keep up the great work.

[@Pablo-kd4mt]

Has he found an ls engine for his xj? I can’t seem to find any for mine

[@jameshall4385]

That fits in there pretty good. You should buy a cheap HarborFreight winch and mount it to the floor of your shop to pull vehicles in that don’t run.

[@bobbymulwee7641]

I enjoy this build mostly because it's relatable. LT's building it the way I would have to build a truck and It's very modest.

[@jeromeburrasca6710]

LIFT AND BUILD THAT SUBURBAN INTO A OFF-ROAD MONSTER!! Everyone has Jeeps. :)

[@LawrenceTolman]

soon my friend! (kinda soon that is)

[@Trumpetmac]

I've watched this like 3-4 times, just got a 1998 XJ and my LQ4/4l65e may be going in.

[@Benb9903]

New o-ring on the oil pick up

[@jeremysharp5436]

After watching you push that Jeep in by hand, I have a suggestion for you. I went to harbour freight in but a cheap $60 ATV which that does 2500 pounds. Welded up a couple of brackets and bolted it to my garage floor. I just run it off a spare car battery and use the wireless remote to pull all the vehicles into my shop so I don't have to have a bunch of people help push it up the hill on my driveway to get inside. I think I'm $80 in plus a battery and a couple hours worth of work max. Totally worth it.

[@LawrenceTolman]

that is a good idea

[@jeremysharp5436]

@@LawrenceTolman This one right here, with 2 tabs welded onto a mounting plate. Attached to the floor with bolts so I can move it if needed. www.harborfreight.com/2500-lb-atvutility-electric-winch-with-wireless-remote-control-61840.html

[@DrFiero]

To add when bolting up that 4l60 (and probably others) .... always put in the first converter bolt through the flex plate hole with the flats! Then you won’t struggle as much to get the other ones in.

[@kylancook3477]

Typically has a spot of paint with the hole to identify it

[@curvs4me]

I wish all the xj lift components and swap availability had come out while they were still in production. I love them. Nice work LT, you are flying!

[@teaguegearhart9851]

Super fun seeing you lower that thing in with the trans attached.

[@euba0149]

In your time lapse using your pry bar between the flywheel teeth and transmission dowel while tightening the flywheel bolts was a super slick trick ... I’m glad I caught it I’ll use that from now on .. one of my favorite KZbinrs *stapelton42* has a theory that I love , he says “ he will never use time lapse in his video becuase it teaches nothing and only fills space and nothing said or learned it only for looking cool “ Not throwing any shade ! Have a great day !

[@nmgactivities2285]

Love the off road builds!!!!!

[@adubbelde1]

I may have mentioned it before, I'm putting an LT1 L83 in my 37 Chev PU. I had the FATMAN MII front end in, but found I had measured from the wrong point. I've got it almost all cut out and some of the frame cleaned up.. New Camber plates and Spring towers will arrive Monday. Burned up my $20 Harbor freight grinder so got a new Dewalt coming as well. I have a Cordless Dewalt, but for extended work the batteries just don't last. I'd love to get the engine in soon to see where I am with the cab.

[@alexescarcega5151]

Finally caught up on watching the uploads after 1 week of working long hours. Keep up the work LT!

[@teaguegearhart9851]

I want a hat so bad now.

[@NaphalmMan]

So pumped! Great job man I love sharing your videos with my son! Keep at it

[@ChristopherMcKenzie]

Hope you have better experience with monster transmissions than I did.

[@ryanhicks942]

This thing is going to be badass! Can’t go wrong with the 6.0

[@LawrenceTolman]

no sir!

[@travisslion5006]

I am planning an lq4 in my 98 xj 2 door as well. Plan is a t56, ford rear, all motor, flex fuel, terminator x street Jeep. Looking forward to the next video

[@LawrenceTolman]

that sounds like a fun plan!

[@Aaronferguson31]

E39 ls a good looking car. Best looking M5! 540 6spd would be fun car to own.

[@LawrenceTolman]

talk about a dream car! E39 M5 all day long...

[@danf4616]

Derek from VGG: "She's got a Never Start bat-tree..." 👌

[@brandonensing7444]

Can't wait to swap my xj over

[@cattledog5464]

My 4.0 is almost perfect. I live in Montana. Where it has a problem is actually on the highway. The speed limit is 70 and the winds blow at 40 mph. It's like asking a stock 4.0 to run at 120 mph and it results in full throttle to do 60 into a 40 mph wind which is Montana realistic. I need it for the highway.

[@jamesbalderastx]

I have a 97 xj with 270k that could really use a set up like this 😍

[@owenwest2402]

My 97 xj is getting a 5.3 & 4l60 out of a 05 suburban soon 280k on the 4.0 in it now so pumped

[@drtb69]

Very slick!! I like using a rope on the tail shaft dropping in engine with trans doing it myself heps a bit.

[@spener1313]

Amazing videos! I’ve been watching the PowerNation videos since I was a kid. Great work!

[@danjim7056]

I have a 5.3 with harness and computer in the garage. I need to start collecting the other parts to swap my xj.

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Channels getting big man. Good work and nice job. This xj is a good swap.

[@AndricLibreSinn]

This is exactly what I'm wanting to do but I can't seem to find an XJ. This looks great!

[@kdigiacomo]

21:28 That's aftermarket and for anyone who lifts an XJ with like a 32" or taller tire this is a must because those tires will tear your steering box off. That unibody can't support that much stress. Also a steering box spacer and front unibody stiffeners will help. On 37's the whole unibody should have stiffeners specially now that it's running a V8. If this guy is gonna wheel this thing and flex it out that body will be tore apart in several places very quickly. Hopefully this is next on his list.

[@LawrenceTolman]

it actually has a brace kit welded to the frame front to back, should be pretty rigid

[@kdigiacomo]

@@LawrenceTolman That's what I was meaning, just a different term. I didn't notice it in the 3 videos so I guess I'll have to look at the one where you go over everything. I wasn't being rude, it would just be horrible to put so much time into something and it rips like a tin can. I know a guy that ruined his in about a year and a half.

[@tommoon2700]

If only I could have a quarter of your skill and knowledge 🙌 sick build brother

[@LawrenceTolman]

I appreciate that!

[@jeremyhanna3852]

You need to check the converter spacing make sure that converter is fully seated in the pump

[@Miguel-vc6rr]

Glad you are making these videos.

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

Hmmm, how about a tough project for the next vehicle? There are non-SS Trailblazers and GMC Envoys that come with the 5.3, and some with 4x4. Perhaps get one to lift and turn into a crawler. Or, to convert to air suspension to slam it into the ground. I like both things. I have an 03 Envoy XL 5.3 myself and would love to see these trucks get some love

[@otsenres1636]

The install was smooth like butta...I am looking forward also for the exhaust system you're going to fan up!

[@carlwhite8225]

Pretty cool project, Do not have a bald spot but will order a hat for my Youngest because he loves your channel too.

[@LawrenceTolman]

much appreciated!

[@ChristopherMariscal-c9h]

Love the set up

[@Sergeantgrunt]

For some reason two whole people didn't like this video. I'm guessing it's some turds who just can't stand to see zero negative numbers. Great video, loved the length. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@LawrenceTolman]

I appreciate the support!

[@ValarAmstaffs]

Looking good, LT!! I enjoy all of your content, BMW included!!

[@LawrenceTolman]

I appreciate that!

[@DriveCarToBar]

I've been curious about doing a V8 swap on an XJ but using the 4.7l V8 from the Dakota or Ram. You'd have to find one that hasn't been abused although I'd pull the heads on any swap candidate from any manufacturer and send them to the machine shop for prep, including a valve job. The 4.7 motors are dirt cheap and make as much power and torque as any 4.0 stroker without the overheating problems. The 4.7HO motors make even more and are dirt cheap, especially since the Hemi has replaced it. And despite the OHC setup, they're actually fairly compact and will fit under the hood of an XJ. Probably no good reason to choose it over an LS swap seeing as most of the same stuff has to be replaced either way you go other than being able to say you have a Mopar V8 in your XJ. The price of the motor would be the biggest factor. You also get access to the 545RFE transmission which has a lot of support and is pretty reliable as long you don't go crazy with the power. Most of the guys blowing them up do so with the hemis.

[@ManBearPig3]

I thought you looked familiar. Power Tech is one of my fave shows. Growing up I watched shows very similar to it!

[@LawrenceTolman]

one of my fav shows as well!

[@codylee5132]

Looking to late swap my ZJ! Hopefully I can find some prefabricated motor motors like the one you used.

[@greggarner5381]

Yesssss finally some hats

[@plepgeat]

For a projects, I'd like to see you add the transfer case and front axle from an AWD GM truck to my supercharged-LS-swapped Olds Delta 88!

[@heathsimpson2140]

why do you always build stuff i like and make me want to do it also!

[@MrBillsfishin]

That seemed to go fairly well. If you want a vehicle to work on let me know. Lol Have a 73 K20 started a frame off but haven't finished. Could sure use the help.

[@cobeallen5545]

2jz swap Jeep Cherokee saw some one do it to there Jeep and I’ve wanted to do it ever since!

[@LawrenceTolman]

YES! i would totally do this

[@davidpeterson6147]

Hopefully I missed these recommendations in the previous video but there is some cheap insurance that should be done to a LS junkyard engine. 1, replace front and rear engine seal. 2, replace timing chain and gears. If you do replace the timing gears and chain, you might as well buy and aftermarket performance camshaft. The cam can be replaced without removing the heads and will greatly improve the low end torque of the engine which will help with these monster tires. I believe the oil pump must be removed to remove the timing gear set so it only makes sense to replace the oil pump with a new OEM unit. 3, if you ever pull an oil pan, always verify the clearance of the oil pickup tube. It is fast cheap and easy. Thanks for the video.

[@owenarsenault5955]

I like how they brought you the jeep with no motor and transmission, but the battery was still connected.

[@jimmyburks7030]

Battery was not connected it was just strapped down in place.

[@owenarsenault5955]

@@jimmyburks7030 Terminals were on the battery posts.

[@jimmyburks7030]

@@owenarsenault5955 It has military style terminals, the cables are attached with a separate bolt from the clamp.

[@owenarsenault5955]

@@jimmyburks7030 Ok then.

[@Mountain_man71]

Fantastic video LT! I would like to see anything 2nd gen Nissan xterra , maintenance or v8 swap , or things to change for longer life of rig. ( new to me xterra) keep up the great work 👍👍

[@megadwood18]

Like this Portable Electric Winch, HP, 115VAC

[@jasonriordan3901]

Track bar brace is definitely an add on, not a factory thing.

[@MileytheJeepV2]

21:47 i bet a little bit longer bolts and some washers would open that up enough to clear that oil pan

[@bigredracer7848]

Please also mention that you don't want to pull the torque converter further forward to the engine than .125 to .165 anymore than that you have to shim it

[@scottg391]

LS, the only engine that fits better than the original in just anything you stuff it in. Weights less, makes more power and looks 10x better than the junk that came out.

[@Timmy6216]

My 94 K 2500 4 wheel drive Suburban 454 HD truck it's currently in the shop due to a speed sensor in the transmission going out. Had that thing needed a transmission I would have bought one and then the motor would have gotten money poured into it because at this point the Driveline would be worth more than the truck itself

[@NetworkDesign3598]

super video...love the way you did this so far. I'm planing on swapping my 91 and this manner of documentation I can follow along .connected via FB and Instagram too so I can reach out should I have questions ...looking forward to the rest of the set

[@bryandevries7210]

Congraks on breaking 40k subscribers!

[@LawrenceTolman]

Thank you!

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

I just found your channel and I'm hooked. I looked back and didn't see one but I'd love to see an LS swap in a 2 door Jeep JK! I'd love one in mine specifically lol

[@Grant7]

Looks nice in there ...good work

[@onemanarmy1980]

Great videos. My Clayton longarm kit has my arms connected to the new crossmember. Will I be able to retain the factory location with your ls swap?

[@zeke7142003]

You should have got a house out in the country and built a shop next to it, unless that was too much $$$$$. You do have a huge garage for a house in a subdivision. I would do the epoxy flooring before you fill it up with tools and stuff. I wish I would have done mine because now I've got too much stuff to do it.

[@edderescobar3223]

Would love to see A hemi conversion on the newer Jeeps. JL or JT

[@paulg.5075]

More Surfing Music Montages!!

[@TheFARM2019]

Ditto!

[@divadyrdnal]

Who made the accessory brackets for the engine? Looks solid...

[@LawrenceTolman]

they're from LS Simple

[@scotttimpany2845]

Groovy tunes man. Groovy

[@davidm.d.hyskell8983]

The numbers may not motivate you to upload Bimmer content, but I would have enjoyed seeing all the work done to the E39.

[@StraightLineCycles]

Totally sweet build

[@kiltedsaint]

Content is content. I would love to see some e39 stuff.

[@betinjuarez3391]

Wow thank you for this video .. been looking for this for a while.. i want to do this .. thanks for the tutorial..

[@LawrenceTolman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joshbrake84]

Hopefully we’ll see you do some kind of Diesel work

[@LawrenceTolman]

at some point I probably will

[@bigredracer7848]

20👍's up LT thanks again for taking us all along with you for the great show

[@bigredracer7848]

Lt can you tell me what hp and torque laws from an engine going through an 4L80E transfer case of 3/4 ton truck rear end I want to know how much torque my motor has I have 361tq to the ground right now but I don't know what it has at the crankshaft

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

nice work it was made for it...next build hemi swap?..

[@luisnunez-jf6uj]

By the way, nice job my man

[@jg5737]

Well done. An extra pair of hands would have been very helpful, but you made it look easy.

[@LawrenceTolman]

it really was a drop right in setup

[@lowkeycherokee1586]

Wow second episode already!

[@timLoder]

I would personally love to see a modern hemi put into a triumph TR6 that’s probably a little out there but I love the car and I’d love to see it with a V-8 manual transmission

[@LawrenceTolman]

talk about a big engine in a little car... that would be a challenge

[@timLoder]

Lots of room the have a straight 6 and a Ford 302 fits.

[@derrickarmfield6382]

Looks like the factory AC compressor would have plenty of clearance.

[@ProRallyDriver]

Thats awesome man. How I can get that XJ LS SWAP kit? Can you share please?

[@hotshtsr20]

Trackbar bracket is aftermarket.

[@rickmilam]

Dude! What’s up LT!!!

[@stellingbanjodude]

BMW, Broke My Wallet, Big Money Waister, Blew My Wad, You get the picture

[@lancecooper4646]

Yep, definitely, I'd sooner getta Lexus 👍

[@DXFXmc]

Going to get you to 100k!! Great content. ... Your minion#1

[@LawrenceTolman]

Fingers crossed!