Slimebones
Active Member
Gloves were the order of the day. Cold!! We were determined to get the job done before the "season" started. Turned out good. Keep at it, will be worth it in the end.
I couldn't stay jeepless
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Gloves were the order of the day. Cold!! We were determined to get the job done before the "season" started. Turned out good. Keep at it, will be worth it in the end.
Bierpower
Hooked
Got an itch and dropped the transfer case last night.
Also pulled the steering wheel so I can do a cruise control upgrade. Road trips are no fun without cruise.
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Also pulled the steering wheel so I can do a cruise control upgrade. Road trips are no fun without cruise.
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Bierpower
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Technically it wasn't really laying around. I bought it to put in my 2011 but ended up getting rid of that when the baby came. The engine wasn't selling all together so I figured I would look for a cheaper Jeep to stuff it in. But it did end up working out for the better.
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Bierpower
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Got anxious this weekend and did some more tinkering. Got the cruise control installed.
Pulled the engine, transmission and transfer case so that I could clean out the engine bay.
Then I spent a few hours cleaning up after the tornando that hit the garage.
Then I washed the whole Jeep because it didn't look like it had been washed in at least 2 years
Good Jeep therapy for Saturday afternoon.
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Pulled the engine, transmission and transfer case so that I could clean out the engine bay.
Then I spent a few hours cleaning up after the tornando that hit the garage.
Then I washed the whole Jeep because it didn't look like it had been washed in at least 2 years
Good Jeep therapy for Saturday afternoon.
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WJCO
Meme King
Nice. How long did it take you? Also, what your reason for pulling the intake? I know my motor is different, but just trying to plan ahead for my project.
nmwranglerx
Caught the Bug
How cool. The V8 swap for my 07 is on my wish list. I'm not sure I have the confidence to install it myself though.
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Bierpower
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The guy I got this from had it at a shop and was having the engine swapped but didn't want to spend the money. They had taken a bunch of parts off and that was one of them. The LS has a one piece plastic intake so I left that off for clearance and so it doesn't get cracked.
We'll find out soon if it's confidence or ignorance. I fixed cars for a while so I have the tools and Motech has revised their set up since Eddie did his write up so I have high hopes.
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VeruGE*144
Caught the Bug
This is coming along nicely [emoji106]. I wish I will get confident enough and grow balls to do something like this myself one day. And have the tools of course.
Strodinator
Caught the Bug
Be like me and start my swap before I have all the parts, tools, and money I need and still be working on it 9+ months later. I promise it's a blast [emoji106]
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Bierpower
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You went all crazy and remade the wiring harness. That adds months of work. I called motech so I can wire in a couple sensors and plug it in. I hate doing wiring, I prefer to just turn wrenches.
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Strodinator
Caught the Bug
It honestly came down to money but I really wish I had called them and done that... I'm losing my mind with it.
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Bierpower
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I'm sure they could but I'm not sure they make harnesses for Gen III engines.
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Bierpower
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Called Motech today. They said I should start seeing parts next week. 
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WJCO
Meme King
Called Motech today. They said I should start seeing parts next week.
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Nice. Hope to see this in person soon.
nmwranglerx
Caught the Bug
I live in Colorado Springs and did my LS3 swap last winter. Used Motech kit, did it with the body on and it was not too bad. If any of you Colorado guys want to see it or drive it, let me know. Happy to say I also did a Gen V 5.3 last winter too. Its here in town and he would be happy to show you that too if you want a comparison. Email me for my info if you want. timscrawler@gmail.com
Bierpower
Hooked
I appreciate the parts and I hope to wheel with you soon.
I called motech back on Friday and they said nothing has shipped yet because the 07 gm system takes some extra finagling, but I'm at the head of the list and they are working on it now. I feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve just staring at the tree.
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Be prepared to wait and wait and keep waiting for Robby and Mitch to send you stuff. They are great guys, but as un organized as can be. They will send you a box and tell you its all there and the one little thing that you really need won't be in the box. Then weeks later they will send you the little part. Its a test of ones patience to work with Motech. I must have called and texted them daily for 3 months straight on both the installs I did last winter. Its painful. However, its worth it. Just don't get too excited until you see all the parts.
