Vortec into a YJ

Glenn · 11-17-2005, 10:49 PM

Getting ready to put a 6.0 in my jeep. Curious if anyone around here has any experience putting a later model v-8 in a Wrangler. I can handle the motor mounts okay, along with the wiring.

My main concerns are will I need some kind of special headers, and what about brake master cylinder clearance. Anything else I should know?

Dirty "OLE" Man · 11-18-2005, 07:50 AM

Sounds like a good plan. The 6.0 should be a beast in the YJ. Nothing like a V-8.

Glenn · 01-08-2006, 06:58 PM

Some progress... Got the motor in today, fabbed up some motor mounts. I did have to clearance the passenger side exhaust manifold, about 1/4 inch, to clear the motor mount, just heated it w/ the torch and pounded it w/ a hammer. Kinda lucked out there, didn't have to buy the pricey swap headers. Also got the Tcase in w/ a new clocking ring from DIY4x4, so it hardly hangs below the frame rails.

Now just a jumble of wires to figure out, fab up some driveshafts and skidpate, and DONE!!!

Stretch · 01-08-2006, 07:00 PM

what is a 6.0? 454 or what?

Glenn · 01-08-2006, 07:04 PM

Hmm, it's slightly bigger than a 350, cause a 350 is 5.7L. Not sure on the cubic inch thing though.

Bruiser · 01-08-2006, 08:12 PM

6.0 = 383 IIRC

Nice work Glenn!

4x4Freak · 01-08-2006, 08:30 PM

6.0l is approx. 364ci, it's basically a stroked 350. Has the same bore, but longer stroke.

Bruiser · 01-08-2006, 08:33 PM

Well I was way off.

**Rastus** · 01-09-2006, 09:05 AM

Can you get some closeups of the motor mounts? I will be going this same route very soon

almeraz · 01-09-2006, 06:35 PM

nice work Glenn, looking good

Glenn · 01-23-2006, 12:48 PM

IT LIVES!!!!!!

The wire harness had a bunch of mis-labeled wires, finally got them sorted out, and it fired right up. It's been a frustrating last few days because of this glitch. Harness was made by Howell, FYI. I will not be purchasing anything else from them. I must have made 10 calls to their tech, and he could never figure out what was wrong. I finally got the old harness out and compared injector wires, they were all labeled for the wrong sides of the motor.

BIG-TEX · 01-23-2006, 01:38 PM

Im jealous!!!! That 6.0 in a YJ should be a beast!!!!

11-17-2005, 10:49 PM	#1
Glenn Flex Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 1,203	Vortec into a YJ Getting ready to put a 6.0 in my jeep. Curious if anyone around here has any experience putting a later model v-8 in a Wrangler. I can handle the motor mounts okay, along with the wiring. My main concerns are will I need some kind of special headers, and what about brake master cylinder clearance. Anything else I should know? __________________ Another piece of heaven gone to hell. Blue TJ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

11-18-2005, 07:50 AM	#2
Dirty "OLE" Man Flex Master Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 1,199	Sounds like a good plan. The 6.0 should be a beast in the YJ. Nothing like a V-8. __________________ Dirty "OLE" Man 409-651-1818 http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m...nt=TheFlop.flv Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-08-2006, 06:58 PM	#3
Glenn Flex Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 1,203	Some progress... Got the motor in today, fabbed up some motor mounts. I did have to clearance the passenger side exhaust manifold, about 1/4 inch, to clear the motor mount, just heated it w/ the torch and pounded it w/ a hammer. Kinda lucked out there, didn't have to buy the pricey swap headers. Also got the Tcase in w/ a new clocking ring from DIY4x4, so it hardly hangs below the frame rails. Now just a jumble of wires to figure out, fab up some driveshafts and skidpate, and DONE!!! __________________ Another piece of heaven gone to hell. Blue TJ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-08-2006, 07:00 PM	#4
Stretch Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lewisville, Tx Posts: 3,525	what is a 6.0? 454 or what? __________________ 2008 BASS TRACKER 190 2014 JKUR Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-08-2006, 07:04 PM	#5
Glenn Flex Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 1,203	Hmm, it's slightly bigger than a 350, cause a 350 is 5.7L. Not sure on the cubic inch thing though. __________________ Another piece of heaven gone to hell. Blue TJ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-08-2006, 08:12 PM	#6
Bruiser Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Diana, Texas Posts: 10,819	6.0 = 383 IIRC Nice work Glenn! __________________ 1985 Dodge Crew Cab Cummins--Full Resto Underway.... 2015 RAM ECODiesel--DD/Tow Rig Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-08-2006, 08:33 PM	#8
Bruiser Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Diana, Texas Posts: 10,819	Well I was way off. __________________ 1985 Dodge Crew Cab Cummins--Full Resto Underway.... 2015 RAM ECODiesel--DD/Tow Rig Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-09-2006, 06:35 PM	#10
almeraz Lab Rat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio TX. Posts: 1,639	nice work Glenn, looking good __________________ Midnight fourwheelers Wheelers for the Wounded (WFTW) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-23-2006, 12:48 PM	#11
Glenn Flex Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 1,203	IT LIVES!!!!!! The wire harness had a bunch of mis-labeled wires, finally got them sorted out, and it fired right up. It's been a frustrating last few days because of this glitch. Harness was made by Howell, FYI. I will not be purchasing anything else from them. I must have made 10 calls to their tech, and he could never figure out what was wrong. I finally got the old harness out and compared injector wires, they were all labeled for the wrong sides of the motor. __________________ Another piece of heaven gone to hell. Blue TJ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-23-2006, 01:38 PM	#12
BIG-TEX Wheelin MadMan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: N.E.Texas Posts: 834	Im jealous!!!! That 6.0 in a YJ should be a beast!!!! __________________ Jace Baker www.bigtextrailers.com Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

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