1998 Jeep Wrangler W/ 5.3 Chevrolet Engine Conversion on 2040-cars
Batesville, Indiana, United States
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5.3 liter V8 engine conversion completed in 2012 using mostly Novak Conversions hardware. http://www.novak-adapt.com/index.htm -Engine was removed from a 2005 Chevy 1500 with only 30k miles. Added engine specifics include: From Novak Conversions - engine and transmission mount kit, engine wiring harness, aluminum radiator with shroud, electric fans, and overflow container, ECM with latest calibration. Sanderson shorty headers connected to 2.5" custom exhaust with catalytic converter and turbo muffler. New Jeep fuel pump installed with Novak pressure regulator assembly. Custom air intake with high performance K&N air filter. New battery and alternator installed in August 2013. -There are 2 ECMs installed "piggybacking" each other. The factory Jeep ECM to control body functions and the chevrolet ECM calibrated by Novak to control powertrain functions. All factory gauges work normally. Note that the tach can be a little erratic due to the conversion box. -The transmission is a 4L60e from Novak Conversions with a high performance torque converter. A universal Lokar automatic transmission shifter has been installed. -The factory Jeep 231 transfer case is used utilizing an adapter from Novak. The factory transfer case shifter is still utilized using a conversion cable also supplied by Novak. -The Jeep has a 2" front end leveling kit installed. -pro-comp extreme 15" wheels with 31x10.5x15 Goodyear Wrangler SRA tires (more than half treadlife left).
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