LOL - nothing is indestructible and I've seen my fair share of RCV's that have broken at the splines. But, even if they could make something that strong, there's no way the ring and pinion would survive. This is to say nothing about the drive shafts and maybe even the transfer case. Also, not sure what you mean about little click - LOUD snapping and popping is what I'm more familiar with but of course, RCV says that's totally normal
D60's, 1350 drivelines, Atlas 2 speed, DTD's front and rear...and 40's...works for me...
LOL - yup. Including labor, you're only looking at another $40k.
It's tough. Cindy and I were just about to pull the trigger on one but then, we started doing the math. The biggest reason to go V8 is to play with big tires. In order to get big tires under a Jeep, you really need components that can handle them. What comes on the 392 ain't them. After you add in the cost of all that you really need, you're looking at a $120k Jeep. At this point and time, I could get my current JL running a 392 for less than starting all over again.
Very true. I’ve been doing the math and it would be close to the same money to start with a sport model add the motor and axles aftermarket and end up with a better Jeep. The plus for the 392 is financing that 35-40k motor into the purchase price. It would also have a better resale value being factory built 392.
Yup, being able to finance a 392 is nice but... how do you finance a set of 1-tons, drive shafts, transfer case, wheels and tires, suspension system and anything else you might want on it. That's easily $40k or more. As far as resale goes, a $100k+ Jeep is like a boat or RV. There is no way it'll hold it's value and the only reason to buy it is to enjoy it yourself. I guarantee you that any guy who can drop $50k or more on a USED Jeep is also the kind of guy that would prefer to spend twice as much and make the Jeep exactly how he wants.
You’re just trying to avoid a burnout...
From my perspective and this is souly mine a 20k check for axles is easier to write than a 40k one for a engine. But cruising the YouTube shows it’s not too hard to shove a 392 into a Jeep these days. Was watching that show grave yard cars the other day and back In The day the Dana 60 was option on the muscle cars These are the options Jeep should have now.
Assuming you have your Jeep paid off, it's way more cost effective to drop a V8 in what you have now. And what you have now is a nicely built Jeep.
Not sure where you got the $40k for an engine from. Shouldn't cost more than $25k... $30k MAX and that's with a brand new crate LT and transmission. We've done it for a LOT less using an LS out of a wrecked Denali with only 11k on it. The motor AND trans was only $5k. The kit and labor is more of course but not $35k worth.
Lol, Hi Kettle!
Think exodus was saying 35 ish fir the 392 then incidentals. Fir sure salvage yard motors are a way to save money and I’ve looked into those too This is all hypothetical of course just examine options. Although my YJ may be getting a LS soon.
Thanks! Yeah, if I was ever going to do a V8 swap I honestly think I'd start with another Jeep. I learned so much here and also by making mistakes that the second time would be a breeze! Ha, it'd probably cost half of what I spent on the Gruff.
There's no way I would spend 35 ish for a 392 plus incidentals. For me, the whole point of getting a V8 is to have the power I want for big tires and from what I have seen over the years, an LS or better yet, an LT will do it better and for less money. Granted, you need to use a shop that knows how to install and work on an LS and LT.
