Parts and Decisions
Trying to put some of my thoughts on "paper". This will be mainly ramblings for my own benefit for now. When the time gets closer, I'll clean it up.
Motor mounts:
Numerous options. Novak, AA. Liking these so far Daves Customs
https://davescustomsunlimited.com/je...engine-mounts/. Need to look at how they handle the steering shaft bearing.
Going to need a camaro ls1 pan and pickup.
*used Dave's Customs
4l60e to np231J:
1) Novak adapter, requires transmission teardown and replacement of output shaft.
2) AA adapter, requires 27 spline tcase input, case will be apart for rebuild and sye anyway, has provision for gm vss. Easily run dual vss, one for ls pcm one for stock jeep gauge.
3) 231c (s10) front case half - need to look at this closer.
Looks like AA is the way to go. GM vss before tcase, jeep VSS after case, doesn't require teardown of trans like Novak does. I shouldn't have to ever separate engine and trans going this route.
*used the AA kit
Trans mount:
Most likely going to use a Barnes trans crossmember kit if I can make it fit. This way I can drop the skids without supporting trans and isolate vibrations better.
*home built crossmember, using UCF skids I had
Fuel system:
1) Novak sells a kit to bypass the regulator in tank and use corvette filter regulator. Pretty sure one of my friends with machine shops could accomplish the same thing as their bypass...
2)05-06 tj pump supplies needed 60psi, but not sure if direct swap into my tank.
I have a good old 04 pump I can mess with. Anybody have a 05-06?
*using Novak bypass
Cooling:
Ls swap specific radiator with electric fan activated by pcm. Many options. Trans cooler built in or separate?
http://www.wwwsuperiorradiator.com/jeeps_and_wranglers looks like a good option. With trans cooler and fan for $450.
-coolant tank?
*using superior radiator
A/C:
1)Stock ls compressor, stock location, notch frame.
2) high mount kit, aftermarket compressor
Most likely go #1.
*went Dave's high mount.
Power steering:
Gm pump should connect to jeep box with some combination of factory hoses.
*gm pump with remote reservoir
Wiring:
I'll send off harness and pcm to someone who knows what they're doing. Eliminate PATS, downstream O2 sensors, etc.
http://www.150tunes.com/costs.html
Jim's performance
Note to self, discuss tow/haul mode for trans.
Needs pull up resister for Novak tach emulator.
Gauges:
I think I want to run the factory gauges.
1) battery - no issue
2) fuel - factory pump and sending unit, no issue
3) temp - find a place for jeep sensor. Back of passenger head there's supposed to be an m12x1.5 plug. Either adapt to 3/8 npt or drill and tap, if adequate clearance to firewall.
4) oil pressure - jeep sensor installed in hole drill/tapped in filter housing. Issue here is late TJ gauge is just a dummy light with a needle and I'm not sure if I'm ok with that...
5) speedometer - if using the AA adapter with dual vss, should be no issue
6) tachometer - Novak signal generator?
Alternate would be the dash panel for 4 small and 2 large aftermarket gauges and the whole array...
*abandoned factory gauges and went autometer
Trans shifter:
? Would like to adapt original, but we'll see.
*adapted original
Tcase shifter:
If case ends up near stock location, use stock. Else, Novak cable.
*using Novak cable.
DBW pedal:
I have the buick pedal but it is massive and has the mechanism for height adjustment. Not sure if I'll modify it using jeep pedal parts or buy an aftermarket smaller pedal.
*using 2001 yukon non adjustable pedal, modified
Driveshafts:
Rear will be new for sye. Front lengthen or shorten as required.
*new rear, front fit
Intake:
90 degree elbow to passenger side with MAF adapter and whatever amsoil filter fits, with a prefilter sock.
Exhaust:
Since this came from a vehicle designed for an inline engine, hopefully the stock manifolds will work. I don't see how you could get anything that fits tighter, it just depends on the dump location. I'll get a local shop to bend the rest of the system. It will cross over to passenger side and run single 2.5-3.0" basically in the stock location. Upstream O2 only, but will probably still have a cat of some sort. Not sure on muffler choice. I want it quiet with just enough rumble to know it's not a 4.0. Have to keep it a sleeper.
*ebay headers, custom crossover, flowmaster 50