6.0 LS Swap

[JeremyB]

Looks great. I can now see why you would want to mount the trans as high as you can, to get the engine to tilt forward as much as you can.

Exactly. I can still go up 2" at the trans mount if needed. I haven't finalized the trans mount yet.

 

[jamiemac]

Thanks for that info JeremyB ! Very big help. Can't wait to get started on mine. Might get to do a little tomorrow, if the weather cooperates.

 

[JeremyB]

Thanks for that info JeremyB ! Very big help. Can't wait to get started on mine. Might get to do a little tomorrow, if the weather cooperates.

No problem. Good luck with yours!

 

[JeremyB]

The wiring is complete! Just waiting on the PCM to put the driver seat in then everything in the cab will be done other than installing the GM MIL and removing the Jeep MIL.

Still to do list.
1. Exhaust
2. Trans cooler
3. Trans mount
4. Cooling fan
5. Drive shaft
6 MILs

This list was over 150 at one time. Its nice to see I'm down to 6!

Here is a pic of the Jeep fuse box and PCM.


And here is my new favorite pic.

 

[jamiemac]

That last pic is pretty bitchin.

 

[rav]

what are you planning for the hood?

 

[JeremyB]

Still up in the air. But pretty sure I will build a cowl.

 

[Root Moose]

Was just thinking... not sure if this would be the kind of look you're going for... I think you said sleeper and this is as anti-sleeper as it gets but...

If you got rid of the chrome elbow and stuck the filter on the intake and then ran a Mustang GT500 style hood scoop that would get everything covered at least.

JAT

 

[kastein]

Holy smokes you do clean work. I like.

I believe sci tx/rx are for debug use on the obd2 port.

 

[GrimmJeeper]

Holy smokes you do clean work. I like.

x2, quick too.

looks factory man, excellent job.

 

[Talyn]

That is the cleanest LS install I have seen in an XJ.

 

[yossarian19]

That is the cleanest LS install I have seen in an XJ.

Yep, once all the AC / cruise / fuse / battery stuff is out of the engine compartment - it's really tidy in there. Great install for sure.

 

[JeremyB]

Thank you everyone for the praises. It has been a lot of hard work but she's getting there.

Today I was able to revisit the fuel issue. I know what I did is not the norm, however it was the cheapest way to bypass the regulator.

Instead of running a return line I am using the stock vent tube from the EVAP solenoid. I removed the canister by the fuel tank and connected the vent tube from the tank to the EVAP line. For a vent I will be using a vented gas cap. I will add a inline filter and mount it under the Jeep close to the tank.

Disassembly.


I took the sending unit completely apart and cut off the slide tube that went in to the fuel pump output shaft.


Then I cleaned it up with a Unibit.


Then I found a grommet to go around a 1/4" NTP pipe to seal the tube.




Next I made 2 washers to clamp it to a good tight seal.


Then I used a 1" long 1/4" NPT double female end to extend it flush with the tank.




Then I cut a piece of fuel line to extend it to the pump. It took a couple of try's to get the length perfect so I would have tension on the bottom of the tank when assembled.

 

[yossarian19]

Rad.
In California, the smog guys would lynch you for that.
Glad you found a quick & easy solution there.

 

[JeremyB]

Rad.
In California, the smog guys would lynch you for that.
Glad you found a quick & easy solution there.

If we had California emissions I would have ran the EVAP. The only thing I will have to do here is swap gas caps when it's time for emissions.

 

[JeremyB]

I started to disable the Jeep MIL then I got to thinking... why don't I just put the LED for the GM PCM in the stock location? Well it worked out great.





Also I forgot to mention earlier I used the leftover fuel connecter from the Jeep regulator and the original 4.0 fuel connector for the 6.0 rails.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

Very nice.

 

[JeremyB]

First start up.

http://youtu.be/RGudlZFMm04

 

[XJEEPER]

SWEET!!

 

[Lurch]

Wow. That sounds amazing.