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Swap 2001 jeep GC 4.7l for chevy 350...

Discussion in 'Cherokee' started by M2Kgriff, Jan 26, 2017.

  1. Jan 26, 2017 at 9:32 PM
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    Was in the process of replacing 4.7l with a new one and came across a few scattered threads of swapping for GM's 5.3.... I've got a 350 with all components other than a trans layin around. Any input as to the possibility of doing this would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  2. Jan 27, 2017 at 6:10 AM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Hi Joe!! Welcome to the site.

    Hopefully, Offgrid will jump in here... He seems to have the best handle on this kind of project.
     
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  4. Jan 27, 2017 at 12:05 PM
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    Thank you any info will help ... currently just weighing options... not completely decided yet. Just looking at possibilities.
     
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  5. Jan 27, 2017 at 2:28 PM
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    Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37" Toyo MTs.
    I have never done a 5.3 swap, but a good place to start is https://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/engines/swap-guides/chevy-buick-gm/ . There is a ton of info on Novak's website. I will say that the Powertech (also known as the Magnum) engines were great small V8s. A 287 displacement making 300 ft/lbs of torque is impressive and on par for the 5.3L GM. I believe that with set of cams and some minor intake and exhaust mods you can have 270hp/400ft torque. (Crazy) It was also voted as one of the best innovative motors for its time. I tend to like the pre-1987 350s and then I like to convert it to fuel injected TBI, because the only sensors are for O2 and heat. The only issue here is that most states will not let you retrograde a vehicle to an older motor. It won't pass inspection. My opinion is that the 5.3 is not a viable swap for you. You wouldn't really see any gains and would not be worth the expense.
     
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    SEE....now you know why we were waiting to see what Peter (OFFGRID) had to say. :)
     
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  7. Jan 27, 2017 at 2:32 PM
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  8. Jan 27, 2017 at 5:38 PM
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    1485566569619515276060.jpg Appreciate it . At this point im just taking existing appart to find out if worth rebuilding or just purchasing a new motor ... would all depends on condition of the block tho ... also I'm in michigan restrictions I'm sure exist but no inspection required to prove any misconduct.
     
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  9. Mar 12, 2017 at 5:48 PM
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    i have a 355 mild cam bored 40 over about 1000(one thousand) miles on it and a matching 700r4 4x4 transmission fresh rebuild less than 50(fifty) miles on it want to sell it to build stroker and fix transmission i rebuilt the tranny and rolled the truck the next day. im trying to get rid of them as a set. if youre interested id really like to get rid of them.
     
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