XJ LM7 5.3 swap

[indian]

second cam swap, this time a little bit smaller cam for a better down torque, Elgin 1256 (206/212, .515, .521)

not so lopey idle but much better driveability a much more torque

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxyx6Gy2DwE



winter driving:

 

[indian]

LED headlights instal

comparison LED vs stock

installed

 

[racer32]

Looks good buddy

 

[indian]

Looks good buddy

thanks, your build helped me a lot

 

[mpednault]

What else did you need to do for the 231J to work with the NV3500 other than the adapter ring you made?

I’m doing a 5.3L/NV3500 swap in my 2004 Wrangler TJ, and an researching what to do for the transfer case. I have a 231J in the Jeep now. I’ve been looking into building a hybrid transfer case mating the front half of a 231C to my 231J, but your build has me wondering if I just need to make an adapter ring like you did...

 

[indian]

What else did you need to do for the 231J to work with the NV3500 other than the adapter ring you made?

I’m doing a 5.3L/NV3500 swap in my 2004 Wrangler TJ, and an researching what to do for the transfer case. I have a 231J in the Jeep now. I’ve been looking into building a hybrid transfer case mating the front half of a 231C to my 231J, but your build has me wondering if I just need to make an adapter ring like you did...

like I answered your question in my youtube video:
the input shaft with low range planetary (6 pl vs 3 pl) was swapped from 246 TC which came originaly with the motor LM7+4l60e

 

[b.rudy]

question; How much modification to the factory trans mount was needed for both the auto and/or the manual transmissions? ( not sure if it was pictured, but none of the pics work anymore)
I currently have a CavFab 3 link long arm setup. This setup replaces the factory trans x-member and provides mounting for the front axles long arms. also has a xfer case skid plate incorporated.
- Therefore I am NOT willing to change -refab all this just for a LS swap...its basically a game stopper for me

what are your thoughts?
Thanks,
bryan

 

[indian]

I have also an not OEM style crossmember. The modification was not much.. some inches relocation of the trans mount.


I see no reason why you can not weld a mounting bracket/point to your crossmember for the trans mount (auto or man), this is sure not a job stopper

 

[KarmaKannon]

I can't see any of the pictures. Could you post a couple of your engine mounts and header clearance please?

 

[racer32]

I can't see any of the pictures. Could you post a couple of your engine mounts and header clearance please?

Photobucket blasted everything unfortunately. Here's an IMGUR album with all the pics in it:

https://imgur.com/a/xss0S

Let me know if you have any questions. I have videos on this swap too:
https://www.youtube.com/user/jesscneal/