Well I am not trying to steal Moby's LS upgrade thunder, because that is just badass on too many levels! But as easy as it has become to do big motor swap in's in anything these days, it's not just about pick this Hemi or that LS and go. Something that Eddie and Cindy have done is probably going overlooked by most as just another V8 upgrade. What many may have missed is the choice of the Vortec over the LS2/LS3 choice. He's going for a brute of a workhorse V8 with more torque way down low in the RPM band, than the higher horsepower LS2 thru LS7 choices. Moby's build up is using the approach that is going to benefit far more than just 400hp(+) worth of Hemi or LS. Nothing wrong with stuffing a crate LS or Hemi in a JK, but if done with more thought of what the vehicle will be used for, the Vortec in most regards is a better choice. I aim to do the same, but using the all aluminum set up of an LS3 or LS7 long block. From there the motor will be built for all low end grunt by being a stroked motor with lots of thought into possibly needing a very custom grind on a camshaft. But here is where being special is not special enough, and it is the hardest part of sticking with a JK and not a custom tube buggy......I'm going to try to run a dry sump oil system, or side oiler. The new motor and trans can be actually be had for $8-10k, but as Eddie has mentioned there are many little items that can or will nickel and dime you way up there in cost.
Anywho, I am super excited that Moby is going large with this next upgrade! I'm just following in the legend's footsteps like everyone else
:shock: Man, you don't mess around do ya!! :crazyeyes:
Sounds awesome, can't wait to hear more about what you're gonna do and I should let you know that you would in no way steal any thunder from our build. It's all good stuff :thumb:
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