My Jeep Wrangler 6.4 Hemi Swap is Finished!!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

This thing is a BLAST!!! Hemi Swap Parts List: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OL8GxdgjKzThBju5MkTYFnyWXUWvH7XhhNZi2cOSmos/edit#gid=0 Hemi Swap Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLNBgnXDC0Wj4kRsesZpKJsvYHO4A7kR9c

[@PBFREAK01]

What fuel door are you using on the jku

[@JKGearandGadgets]

@@PBFREAK01 it’s the mopar brand fuel door. I bought it used, new is very expensive.

[@kellypensoneau692]

Can you tell me exactly which radiator you used for the Hemi Swap? The parts list only mentions the Jeep Speed Shop radiator.

[@sadattontiarce8434]

The best part is that you get to say i did the swap myself ,not that many people can say that👍 great job as always 👍

[@isaacbolin2367]

@Ida hoe There's nothing wrong with not doing it yourself, it just makes you feel better in a way knowing you did it yourself. If that makes sense.

[@rodom303]

“Intake temp is a little high” Has intake in the back of the engine next to exhaust lol

[@Team_Nacho_Moto]

YES!!! Congrats, Ben! You're a huge inspiration for us garage guys around the country

[@projectsandadventures]

I have 2007 Jeep JKU 3.8L with Ripp (American Racing) Long Tube Headers which are 2.5 inch down pipe into a custom 2.5 inch in to 3 inch out Y pipe with Flowmaster Super 10 pre axle dump. I absolutely love the set up and sounds so good. Your definitely inspired me to do my own HEMI swap. I will be going with the 345 and 8 speed. Gonna change up the exhausted up to a true dual system when its HEMI time. Thank you for such great videos and instructions! I got some pics on my IG if anyone would like to see and hear it lol

[@brnt.9319]

"Oh yeah baby, you stuck that in so good." Ok Ben...... 😂

[@byronlemay2166]

In 1989 I did the same thing to a 1976 FJ40...put a 327 in it with a Muncie 4 speed, Curry Ford 9" rear end, upgraded steering box...everything. Took it down to the frame and built it back up myself with the occasional help of an engine buddy. Turned it into a show truck...best money I ever spent because I more or less put myself thru a trade school with everything I learned. How to take things apart and put it all back together again...paid dividends in my business and personal life as well.

[@SQLRYAN]

Congrats Ben. This has to be the quickest engine swap ever. Totally agree with that 20/80 thing. So close yet so far away......

[@timharris5185]

Would like to see you have a drag race with lite brite ! That’ll be a great video

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Once Cassies LS swap is done then we hope to do that!

[@jeremymiller2111]

When will the LS wiring video be uploaded?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

@@jeremymiller2111 we are still waiting on some parts

[@15jwrangler]

Hate lite brite, jk g&g so much better!

[@Mike_hocksbig69]

I wish Lite Brite would go away for ever. So cringe.

[@stephenwitham]

Dude, I'm so happy for you! She sounds wonderful. We can hear the joy in your voice several times in the last 2 videos as the project neared completion, and I'm glad you got her up and running.

[@Xxspid3rxX]

I would pay this dude to swap my engine😭 best videos I’ve seen so far.

[@PoisonSpyder038]

Congratulations man you’ve created a monster haha it looks amazing and sounds insane, can’t wait to see it on the trails

[@jerrymcgeorge4117]

Great video sir. As they say, “The devil is in the details.” You’ve helped a lot of folks contemplating this swap. Bravo!

[@veryconfusing]

Thanks a TON for posting this series - This is the most detailed walkthrough I have seen to date and I REALLY appreciate the spreadsheet. I've been debating this swap and knowing some options on saving a few $ here and there and your total cost is immensely helpful in planning it all out !

[@JTTV72]

Step Child might have a it’s hands full Ben! Awesome swap thanks for putting out this content just shows that it can be done on a budget and have fun while achieving new goals.

[@briank.3539]

That sounds like a beast. I cannot wait for Jeep to put the 392 in theirs this year. I am so getting one, V8, Hemi, Jeep! Great video!!

[@kenholycross960]

“I wanna do a burnout so bad!” Ha haa Great series, thanks for taking time to make it. Appreciate ya.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you!

[@rockod8880]

Well done joining the jeep club in July for my Birthday I've been watching you and your wife channel I've learned so much from y'all great channel

[@dren2jdh544]

Awesome! Glad it’s complete! When I put an aftermarket trans cooler in my jeep, I left on loose. I filled as much of it as I could. Then connected on the steel lines and tighten. It made it so much easier to feel the pan and not have bubbles. I’m sure that will work with any cooler.

[@brandonallen1036]

When you said you would sell the Jeep instead of changing a hose I spit my coffee out. Hilarious and congrats on the swap. Very impressive you did it by yourself and at home.

[@jmendoza1174]

I’ve opt for the Camero Fan and had no idea how to go about hooking it up. Thanks for the step by step explanation. Your rock.

[@SulfuraSS]

The great part of all this is Ben is building the jeep to actually use verses building it to park at a show. I mean, once it's complete we'll all get to see Ben actually out on the trails. Great stuff!

[@marioalvarez7796]

Awesome video!! Great job on the hemi swap and now you can finish that ice cold beverage that you had in the video!!

[@StormbornJKU]

I’m definitely looking forward to the video of the cost of it all. Congrats on the new HEMI!

[@ThePinkPanth3r]

Its nice to see someone do something that's not an LS swap. If it had nothing but plastic covers blocking that beautiful view it would look factory :)

[@chrispanza7776]

So awesome, congrats! That beast is smile maker every time you start it up. I definitely have Hemi envy!

[@lesszabo5625]

Pretty nice Ben, for a one person install you didn't really have any substantial problems. And it sounds awesome. Looking forward to seeing more on the 6.4 and Cassie's V-8 finish.

[@halewilson]

Congrats, great series. The sound of the 485 makes me want to jump back in the game!

[@jkmoneygone172]

Ben all of your videos are great! I have learned a lot and seeing you put a 6.4 in it whoa that’s top notch!!! Can’t wait to see you take it off road!!

[@j.m.youngquist419]

Jeeps being top heavy like they are and the power of that engine you will be in for quite a ride enjoy it my brother

[@tonyhill5418]

Reminds me of when we put a 351 Cleveland in a 52 Willy's back in the mid 70s it was so much fun.

[@unlimitedljadventure]

Hell yeah, now go get the LJ done.

[@jeepdoctv]

Lol, I was thinking the same thing!!

[@jeepdoctv]

Lookin good Ben! Congratulations!

[@ivanfromtheeast4709]

That’s a beauty of an LJ you got there

[@jeepindave5464]

Awesome. Looks like all your dash lights are wheel speed sensor related. It would be fun to add up all your non jk parts now for a list. Ford dana 60, gm truck 14 bolt, ram transmission, dodge engine, Cadillac fan etc... lol.

[@boostdtalon]

From the gutless wonder of the 3.8 to a 6.4 is definitely a big improvement. That’s like 300ish HP increase.

[@4luvofmovies485]

That 6.4 sounds awesome. Great work looking forward to seeing off- road videos with it

[@DeanJohnson67]

best jeep build channel on YT! love the whole progression! Since I cant justify a hemi swap on my 2020 JT LE w/only 14k miles I am seriously considering adding a Magnusun TVS1900 Supercharger

[@sonnicman]

Congrats 🍾 Ben! Now you have the satisfaction of saying I did it myself, and in record time. Also if she acts ⬆️ out on the trail, it’ll be easier to diagnose because you installed it.

[@rbryant88]

I’m glad your having better luck with Todd than we are. I’m dealing with an 8speed swap nightmare with his parts and can’t ever get him in the phone. Completely left us in the dark.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

What issues are you having? I haven’t had to call him much. Just shoot him a text, that what I always did

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Or join the Facebook group “jeep speed shop v8 swappers”

[@2A372C]

That radiator gap is close but it's still easier that a 6.0 or 6.4 power stroke belt change. I find that the extra lines, fluid and hoses that a steering ram adds help keep the system cooler but I still run a little cooler on the return line. Your intake Temp is going to be high with where your air filter is located. I'm not surprised that you're blown away by the power because we all were when Bronco's, Blazer's and Ramcharger's had big V8 power. Then in the mid-70's they started going downhill eventually reaching a point where some 5.7 Chevy's and 5.8 Ford's had 160hp and 8:1 compression. As you might imagine those engines drank gas and felt like you were towing a camper everywhere you went.

[@jackwitt8713]

Great job on the hemi swap,Ben. Great accomplishment!

[@davidcox2197]

Talk about a sleeper Jeep yours will be the one!! Hope the ujoints and driveshafts hold up well.

[@rickygf9322]

OMG. It is a Beast!! Nice Hemi power. Well done man. Congrats!!!

[@jasonnourry9612]

MADD respect for doing all the work yourself. With the whole build your Jeep is bad ass can’t wait to see you send it 👍

[@IamN2Speed]

Enjoyed the finale. Sounds awesome. Really happy for you, you have much to be proud of with that one.

[@cbrown17982010]

Hey if you’re having an issue with too much blow by with these FCA engines you might wanna look at what jasper does with their engines and uses a diesel style oil ring to reduce blow by. My 3.6 (from jasper) with the right oil that does not shear unlike Pennzoil platinum, has been great and doesn’t burn any oil now at all. . . Also using 5w-30 instead of 5w-20.

[@mails5054]

i just run an oil catch can on my 3.6l with 5w20 ultra plat penzoil, even in dead -20 degree minnesota winters i dont have much in the catch can? Thats odd, normally 3.6l dont have a ton of blowby, but a catch can is a good idea. Also what oil are you using over penzoil?

[@coreyn]

Wow!!! Waiting for the next video my friend! Patiently. Great job!

[@boldrbangr9834]

Great job! Really enjoyed the series. The red anodized under hood parts look cool. Can't wait to see the LJ done.

[@seansmithers9545]

I got a hemi tj almost done. Seeing how yours turned out gets me excited

[@jeffwhitaker6743]

Congrats Ben, awesome job 👍 I was literally LOL when you test drove and like a kid on Christmas morning.

[@Mr45Bullitt]

WOW! What a great accomplishment congratulations. It was a great series of videos.

[@scottj.7105]

As usual, very informative video Ben,. I love you & Cassies Jeep Mod's.....the JK looks sic!! Can't wait to see it off-road 👍

[@dennisthompson7707]

Man, what an accomplishment, you should be proud. Great job!

[@BuiltForDirt]

Congrats Ben. The JK is a BEAST!

[@gunnarfuetter2331]

The intake is going to be taking in a lot of heat

[@EVH5150iii]

Dude you know so much. I wish I had your knowledge. I’ve learned so much from your channel

[@gogerwi]

Super cool Ben, congratulation. I'm totally inpressed with your knowledge and skills.I also noted it really cleaned up very nicely, you really got her detailed up clean and the engine bay.

[@williamchapman8306]

Well been kicking this idea around about doing this to my jk and after watching this I'm definitely gonna

[@hectorherbert6585]

Have that red air-filter placed low and towards the front to suck some fresh air ....great job..!!

[@GodSpeedGato]

Thats so rad man, great stuff and congrats on a huge project accompliment.

[@ER_666_]

I’m not a fan of color under the hood, but Man those red anodized pieces look so clean!!!! Great job!

[@redbarry2540]

Totally kick butt ! Congrats and great video!

[@tombob4547]

Hey i’ve been wanting to do this swap for a while just want to know home much time/money has been put into the whole project

[@Mew-269]

He said at the end of the video that he is going to compile all of the info and make a video on it. I am guessing that his build was 10k with his own labor. His engine wasn't cheap though so it might be closer to 15k. Im guessing he spent around 5k on his engine since he said it was sitting since 2015. you can do a completely used 5.7 swap for 10k.

[@Mew-269]

I just watched the first video in this series, he bought the engine and tranny + a bunch of extras for 10k. Seems like a good deal to me.

[@tombob4547]

@@Mew-269 super insane deal 10k for the 6.4 with an 8 speed? sign me up lmao! the 392 wrangler is expensive as shit so hemi swapping looks more promising

[@gutwrench1961]

You did good Ben it starts and drives

[@maximumoverland]

Man I think you did a badass job dude!! Gives us shade trees some good confidence. And I think the sound is perfect 👌🏼

[@joeysawyer7572]

If the intake temps are to high make a shield for the filter and try to wrap the exhaust manifolds to lower under hood temps

[@kell733]

Would love do the upgraded alternator and cooling on the Gladiator. I dont plan on pushing the tow limits but it could only help.

[@2001cptdale]

Good job buddy! This build series isn't as long as I thought it would be.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It surprised me too. Very manageable swap!

[@2001cptdale]

@@JKGearandGadgets right. Your axles swap series took me a couple of months to follow. 🤣 This is a cakewalk compared to that.

[@jamesmerkel9442]

Hve lower radiator hose feed from the front instead of the back & seal up the old whole.

[@nismoprince]

you can get a good filter from JLT and one of their filter socks too

[@derrongee]

Great video, the 6.4 sounds amazing. The person that put a thumbs down probably owns a Prius.

[@1stzjtruck706]

Wonderful job on the swap Ben

[@TroyPosey]

Nice! Been following this since the beginning. I can't wait for the Hemi swap in the JTR... I want to do a Hemi swap in mine as well. The V6 just isn't enough engine for the Gladiator, IMO...Even though the Rubicon helps with the 4.10 gears and the 4:1 T-case off-roading and I haven't had any issues. I just want more power. And actually, today is my 1st Jeepiversary with my Gladiator Rubicon...I bought it March 7, 2020.

[@supersportimpalass]

Nothing better than a V8 swap! ✌

[@coletobin1575]

So frickin' cool. I have a 2010 unlimited sport that I would love to do this in

[@andreipretorius92]

Well done. Great job. Great videos too. It sounds perfect, exactly right. That Jeep is a beast

[@areaj8006]

Wild, can't wait to see what it does on the trails

[@michaelmurray2592]

She sounds incredible!!! Great job Ben!

[@1992Hoffman]

That awesome I think you need a final tune to get your shift points on point.

[@milesmanges]

Been saving for a hellcat redeye swap, this is amazing

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Now that will be crazy!!! I would love to do something like that, however those swaps arent available as DIY :/

[@timharris5185]

Very cool Ben,great job

[@alexlandsberger1423]

Keep the long runner intake its the best for a jeep long runners have a lower rpm power band the short runner like the holley is for high rpm richard holdener has videos about the different types/brands on the dyno and he said the factory hemi intake is actually really good

[@tjfehlman7326]

Way to go on the swap though... it sounds and looks amazing

[@boatsandjeeps780]

Sweet swap brother, good job!

[@Jeeper-zq5lu]

Awesome job Ben! Can’t wait for the next video. Sounds really good!

[@Rick-4552]

Those grill spacers gonna screw you on winch an bumper ? They were pretty close already

[@ljbenziger]

Ben is actually going to be able to break things now 😂

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I dont like this anymore hahaha

[@ljbenziger]

@@JKGearandGadgets I see some rcv's in your future

[@ivanfromtheeast4709]

@@ljbenziger I see some Rockwell’s

[@ljbenziger]

@@ivanfromtheeast4709 nah may just need to beef up the 1tons a little more.

[@ivanfromtheeast4709]

@@ljbenziger yeah he’s be fine with that but it would be funny

[@akonitony2]

Now you have me thinking I've got a Mishimoto radiator in my JKU. WOnder if it could keep the hemi cool. Have to compare it to the cooler in my '18 Power Wagon with the 6.4L. I was thinking of the 5.7L for the JKU so now I am wondering how much more cooling the 6.4L needs compared to that.

[@chopperguy6661]

Couldnt you have air cleaner drop down in frt? Gonna be alot of hot air next to engine?

[@shaunwilkinson7720]

Agree. You said in video intake air temp is high. I am sure it is because of location of air cleaner.

[@swarbrickjesse]

What a great job man! Great video series yet again.

[@jram7047]

I'll likely start mine next month

[@smyerpropertiesllc3858]

Crazy impressive man! Keep em coming!

[@brockwhite1642]

Dude! That sounds amazing! I’m extremely jealous Ben.

[@corbind.9395]

Love this! Would really love to have mine swapped eventually!

[@takuram4616]

Wow...dude the passion, dedication and commitment is awesome💪🏿👊🏿

[@micahparsons4473]

Nice!!! Been following and looking into swapping our '15 jku. Love it!!! & hello from Sherman, TX!

[@vincentpoole7588]

G&G. Where's the engine oil cooler ? Thought you'd have a 2" downpipe on either side of the block, matching to a single 4" tube to the rear muffler ! V.

[@mistyssidemeattreat9498]

You're so lucky! This thing is killer!

[@morgancook6481]

Damn man, gonna have to do a hemi swap now🤣 That thing sounds amazing!!

[@BS-iu4je]

I really wanna see the dash lights gone.

[@jlautomotive6349]

Absolutely love your channel and can’t wait to build my own wrangler!!! Keep up the amazing work 👍