Looking for Opinions - V8 Swap

Trigger · 05-23-2010, 06:02 PM

I've got Pater's old YJ and am looking to increase the power by swapping in a V8. Those of you that have done it, what would you recommend. I want to be fuel injected and I want a reliable motor, that has decent power. I don't need 500+ HP, but I would like it to be healthy. Some thoughts that have come to mind are 5.0L Ford, 5.3L Chevy, 6.0L Chevy truck and LS motors. Plans are for an auto tranny and an Atlas transfer case. Pros, cons, experiences? Budget is an issue, so I'm not looking to spend a ton of money, but I know that it's going to cost me some. Let me know what you guys think.

05-23-2010, 06:02 PM	#1
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	Looking for Opinions - V8 Swap I've got Pater's old YJ and am looking to increase the power by swapping in a V8. Those of you that have done it, what would you recommend. I want to be fuel injected and I want a reliable motor, that has decent power. I don't need 500+ HP, but I would like it to be healthy. Some thoughts that have come to mind are 5.0L Ford, 5.3L Chevy, 6.0L Chevy truck and LS motors. Plans are for an auto tranny and an Atlas transfer case. Pros, cons, experiences? Budget is an issue, so I'm not looking to spend a ton of money, but I know that it's going to cost me some. Let me know what you guys think.