JeepTJ38
AKA: THE MYTH
Okay heres a continuation of the 4.3 5.3 swap thread. there are pics of the new motor in that thread (and I dont know how to link them) so look there and here are some other pics.
5.3 Swap Pics
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JeepTJ38
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Pic of the old motor on the floor, Damn its small once its out !
JeepTJ38
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Pic of old tranny (for sale by the way) and if you ever wondered what an empty bay looks like here it is:
JeepTJ38
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That's one thing I hate about jeeps... It's so crowded in the engine bay... I don't know where to put my York Compressor, cuz I still wanna use my stock air compressor for A/C during hard top season.
JeepTJ38
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in myt jeep on in the rear of the engine bay on the driver side under the brake was a shelf thing that was probably for an accesory I didn't have. It's in the pic. but thats where i would put one becasue its pretty sturdy.
JeepTJ38
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Just got the exhasut around the engine under the hood an damn is it tight. The stock exhasut is like a 2.5 inch pipe all the way back then it's like 3 inches. Anyway should have the tranny hooked up today and t-case. Tomorrow should have the axle going under and if the damn computer ever gets back I'll be ready to roll. I'll get pics soon.
JeepTJ38
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5.3L in bay. Its tight but too late to turn back now !
JeepTJ38
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Driveline:
RockMonkey
Suddenly Enthusiastic
Nice job! Looks like it's gonna be a nice Jeep when ya get done with it.
Mike-email Brad Kilby at brad@kilbyenterprises.com he can sell you a bracket to mount your York without disturbing your AC. If you can't get a quick reply (he's out of town a lot) just email sales@kilbyenterprises.com and they can tell you what the bracket costs.
Mike-email Brad Kilby at brad@kilbyenterprises.com he can sell you a bracket to mount your York without disturbing your AC. If you can't get a quick reply (he's out of town a lot) just email sales@kilbyenterprises.com and they can tell you what the bracket costs.
JeepTJ38
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what is the benifit of a york over a electric air pump (reliability,cfm's, what) and can you mount one on my 5.3L ?
RockMonkey
Suddenly Enthusiastic
You got it, reliability, and CFMs. I rarely use my shop air compressor any more because the York on the Jeep works better! It's quieter, and seems to flow more air than the shop one. If you change as many trailer tires as I do, having an impact wrench handy RULES!
JeepTJ38
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but will it fit on my engine and clear my hood ? I have to start driving through the mojave dessert 2 or ore times a month and will be pretty anal about tire pressure. Tires are way to expensive to just expload all the time.
RockMonkey
Suddenly Enthusiastic
Hard to say, I don't know how much space you've got under there. Do you have AC? If not you could prolly stick the York where your AC compressor is supposed to be, and it should fit just fine.
JeepTJ38
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YES it's finally done ! i test drove it the other day and have to make a few minor adustments then Im done. I have to admit after driving a car for so long it scared the hell out of me to be lifted and tourque as hell. You drop it in gear and the body nudges slightly to the right. Mash the gas and hold on it feels heavy, and strong as hell. Chadbuckner saw it for all of you that think im full of it (since its been out so long and I keep talking about it). I'll have pictures posted soon.