SavageSS27
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Ok guys, i got a big one for ya. I got this crazy idea in my head a while ago to toss a 4.7L V8 under the hood of our favorite little Jeep. I heard some rumors that DC had shoehorned one in there for testing, but didn't like the crash-test results, being as i'm not planning on ramming into anything at hig speed, i'm not as concerned about that as they might be. Here's the task. If any of you guys have any helpful know-how, parts, time or even just a spare hand, i'd appreciate some help on this. I'm looking for a 4.7L V8, preferably in running condition, but not a necessity. It doesn't need to be from a Jeep, or have accessories on it, but i would like to get it with the PCM and wiring harness if possible, and i don't want to put out an arm and a leg for it. It's gotta be a 4.7L (HO or standard) from a Dodge or Jeep truck, both the Magnum and Powertech V8s are the same (IIRC). So if anyone has some leads on where to get one, has one in their front lawn, or can help with all the figuring that will have to go into getting this thing under my hood I'd greatly appreciate it. I've already been talking to the boys over at LOST and have learned a great deal, I'll leave a link here so you can see what we've discussed already. I'm planning to do this at school (WyoTech) when i go this coming September, and i promise to give you guys as many pics, videos and write-ups as i can. I'm also gonna try to re-do the exhaust that's under the KJ now to get t ready for the bigger mill. I figure two 2.5" pipes comming right off the down-tubes ought to do the trick. I'll make sure to put that all up in a thread too, hopefully i'll have that in the works this summer.
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