Recent content by barney3

That would be great if the headers fit with the Novak mounts. I'm doing a 2005 lq4 swap and I'm about ready to order the Novak headers

Interested to hear how you did the wiring for the ac. I'm in the beginning stages of my 6.0 ls swap in my 2001. Ac is something I've never done. If you could post some pictures, that would be awesome!

So the fbody headers actually fit? I was told only the Novak headers will work. I will be using the Novak mounts so your mounts might make those headers work.

Good, that's what I was hoping. Couldn't really tell from pictures. Looks like my truck alternator won't work with the bracket unless someone knows how to mod it to fit. I guess a new alternator wouldn't hurt.

Awesome. How high is the alternator sit compared to the intake manifold?

I think I'll go with the corvette accessories after looking through ebay and rock auto. Looking at the c5 alternator and ps pump bracket. Looks like it mounts the alternator even with the the intake manifold which is good. Have you done this swap on your jeep?

Where did you get it from? Ebay?

It will be 4wd. From what I understand it doesn't matter if the trans is 4wd or 2wd the Novak transfer case adapter changes the output shaft either way. Might be getting a different transmission here in a few day. It has less miles on it which is always good. Not sure if I'm gonna go fbody or...

I am starting my Lq9 xj build so I decided to start a thread to help others and maybe you guys could answer some questions. I'm relatively new to engine swaps but I've always done my own work and maintenance on my 2003 wj. I'm sure I'll have some dumb questions! So I purchased a 2005 lq9 for...