2003 4.0 out of a TJ 30,xxx miles, it's free from a good friend of mine (Codeman96), complete except for computer. It spun a bearing, so I'm going to rebuild it, beef it up a bit, might even stroke it (researching that now), Nothing wrong with the motor in the Jeep now; but this will allow me to build something better and still drive the Jeep; then I'll sell the 4.0 that comes out of it on the cheap. I thought of going with a 5.3 but that's a crazy expensive mod start to finish and I'm not dumping that kind of money into the Jeep for no more of a gain that it would give. The 4.0 has plenty of torque.

will do, thanks Larry!

Plus even a stroked 6 will never sound as good as a chevy V8 

lol......ok if you say so Aaron then it must be true  lol

BP

I'm not the end all for knowledge and I still learn everyday.  But I have done V8 swaps and know that the big parts aren't bad... it's all the $50-$100 stuff you forget about that blows the budget.

Your right, I love the sound of a V8,  but that sound is not worth $3000 to me, nor is the HP gain, that's the minimum amount of money it would take to put a 5.3 in my Jeep, me doing the work. Motor, computer, and harness would be $1500+ by itself. All I have to do with the 4.0 is put it on an engine stand, rebuild it however I decide to do it, and put it in the Jeep. I don't need anything else. The jeep will go anywhere I want it to, and my flames will make my Jeep look just as cool as one sounds with a v8! 

Seriously... This is how I looked at it.

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5.3 - $$$$$$$$$$$x2 1. the engine 2. computer 3. wiring harness 4. radiator and electric fan 5. alternator 6. exhaust work 7. motor mounts 8. transmission or adapter to what I have 9. multiple nickel and dime items

4.0 - $$$ 1. Free Motor - complete w/everything, except computer 2. Rebuild kit 3. Maybe stroker parts. 4. bolt in application.

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It's a clear choice for me!

However, If anyone wants to sponsor a 5.3 in my Jeep I am accepting sponsors at this time.

As a sponsor you get:
1. placement of two(2) stickers on my Jeep; where I say and must pass my approval.
2. one year of me telling everyone how great you are.
3. 2 photo shoots
4. I will give your girlfriend, wife, or of age sister a ride. I only have 2 seats, sorry. 
5. my autograph

But they just tuck up in there oh so nice. Sorry for the crappy cell pic.


You can get a 5.3, all accessories, harness, computer, starter etc with low miles for 750

But to each its own, its what ever you like and wanna run.

Not my rig, but a friends that me and him are building. Juggy, 5.3, th350, np205, tons, 40" ltbs, boatsides, 3link front 4 link rear air shocks in the rear.. Lots of other stuff.