Jeep LS Swaps Are Over! - There's a newer GM engine that blows it away 

It's good to have options. I'm still glad I did a hemi conversion. Actually, anything Exodus does is incredible. I'm extremely pleased with their work.

Glad to come across this channel, They do nice work! It's a lot of dedication to learn them LT swaps✊️

Not bashing the LT at all but it’s got some big shoes to fill. I’m not a jeep guy by any means so idk about integration issues with LS swaps with them but I’d think that’s on the installer. The power, proven reliability, affordability , availability, aftermarket support and so much more is still in the LS’s favor.

Buy the way I always find your videos informative and your little flash backs crack me up. THANKS

So that's how you fix jeeps, replace most of the drive train. Good to know

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I LOVE THE BTUTE AND I LOVE THE LT MOTOR!!! THE LT IS THE NEXT UPGRADE FOR HOT RODDING. SOMETHING TO CONSIDER. GREAT VIDEO AND EDUCATION. THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

Make sure to install an air/oil separator that drains the oil back to the crankcase after it's been separated because you'll get excessive carbon buildup from the crankcase ventilation on the backside of the intake valves and ports. For truck engines, the torque band should be down low not up at 4100.

That 1 tire burnout in the dirt at the end really sold me! Where do i send my money?!😂

Excelente video amigo, Gracias por compartir

I acquired an L8T brand new from the factory that had fallen off its crate and the intake was damaged, so they stored it and eventually forgot to write a report and the engine basically became the dealerships. My younger brother notified me and a few months later I now have the thing sitting on a stand in my garage. Chevy factory warranty included. Now I must find a newer jeep to install it into. Thinking gladiator on one ton axles

As an additional option: GM's relatively new 4.3l LV1 and LV3 V6's are space-conscious alternatives that are seriously worth considering. The new LV1/LV3 have ditched the architecture of the previous generations and gone straight to LT-based architecture. Out of the box, you're getting a 3.921" bore x 3.622" stroke (should sound VERY familiar for those that know LS1 dimensions), 285HP (5300 rpm) and 305 lb-ft (3900 rpm), and Scoggin Dickey Performance Center has already produced aftermarket cam grinds to sell to the market. Making this engine nearly bulletproof is relatively simple since the piston/con rod dimensions near exactly mirror original LS1 interrnal dimensions, meaning that sourcing bottom end parts (if you want) wouldn't be that hard to do. Has the same deck height as the LT's (9.025") which is also near exactly the same. TL;DR: Gm's new era 4.3l V6 offers just as much if not more power than the 4.8l V8 it replaces, and utilizes a lot of LS1 internal dimensions. Lots of untapped performance to be had there.

Another great Video!!

This perfect been waiting for bugs to get worked out of LS

Love the mark dice music!😎

I noticed that the gas cap is farther back than the factory one on the jeep gladiator.

I have a 2013 Brute with the newest MagnusonSupercharger 420hp 388t.

Interested in a good swap choice for long desert racing in either my 96 XJ or 93 Nissan D21

Great Video! So LT swap for the Gladiator? Is it as compatible as with the JK platform?

So all I need to do to my 07 6.2 Yukon Denali is get a selectable 4wd tcase and some dana 44 front and rear axle! I can then roll with the Jeep wrangler crowd. Also stock up on some sweet rubber ducks!

Looking forward to the Hurricane crate offerings!! A Hurricane HO and an 8 speed would be AWESOME in my JK :-)

Need more options for us manual trans guys.

Ah ok, glad I found this, now I understand my son a bit more. He has a 2020 Rubicon, it was a recovered jeep, no motor, trans, wheels, suspension, interior... He eventually went with a truck as a donor for his motor, and completed it last year as his senior year and 4th and final year of auto shop, and welding class, project. He also bought an older Ram, that had cab damage, and swapped a c30 crew cab onto it, shortened the frame, he started fabbing a utility tray before summer, in april...and it hasnt been touched since hahaha. His auto shops teacher? Hes old school yes, but his son was an engineer at dodge, was at srt if I remember correctly. He then went to Toyota, and now works for a fire arms mfr. But he and his son had been doing swaps of newer 5.7 6.4 and 6.2s into different things. His son, that engineer helped my son swap a 6.2 from a jeep trackhawk into his 57 belair, that belonged to my mother since new. Its awd. I dont understand the engineering to well but I love it! Hes broken it down after taking it on hot rod power tour, finally going to get it painted and cleaned up! He has a base model jeep gladiator he bought as a theft recovery again, he wants to do a cummins swap in, and monster tires. He has a uhaul truck he wants to cummins, and build a tinyhouse tow rig for use for events and such. He wants to make a lighter and stronger box before he grads from college, so thats a while away. He has a miata with an ls1, that isnt complete... an older 2dr jeep that belonged to my other son, he swapped a 22R-E from a toyota? Into, because it was free at his pt job at our county wrecker. He sent me your way to watch videos! Glad I did as I said! Man, all you guys do wild stuff! Here I am happy with my '23 Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo, bone stock for our ranch property. And my stock sport s hahaha! My 72 challenger I got in high school, doesnt run, been thinking of doing something weird like maybe 4x4 that bastard, freak my sons out? I dunno. I wish there was a regular cab jeep truck, with a longer and slightly wider bed, maybe fold down and removeable? I was dragged up to overland expo a couple months ago, and I saw the danged weirded jeep, a regular carb, shorty with only a utility basket tray, very small. My young son the budding frankenstein builder said "dad, just buy a 2 dr jeep and I can hack it up for you, give me the new hijet for labor!" hahaha that sneaky little shit.... Hes also looking for a 3500 reg cab utl truck, no bed, he wants to build his own AEV style truck, he sold all his harley bastard bikes, and his hondas and yamahas this past summer. Only bikes he has left are a stock 48 sportster, a crf300, a trail 125, and his older sisters R1. His 91 mustang took a dump, and hes swapping a 5.7 from a challenger rt into it hahaha, and he wants to do a hellcat swap into his 74c10 step side thats dead and cobwebbing in MY workshop...my tractor and other stuff are outside hahaha... Hopefully see you guys next year at OLX! Now that I got to see what you guys do!

I think I've heard tat the Lt engine has something like 300Lb/ft of torque from 1000rpm just what you want for rock crawling (like a diesel engine) where you want slow speed and good torque tand then they have the 6.6L i think it should make like 370Lb/ft @ 1000rpm (this is almost the torque of an unmodified Ls engine at maybe 4000rpm) very impressive for me

This is great, but I already have a vehicle fleet that uses the 6L90 transmision paired with the 6.0 vortec LY6 (basically, an LS based small block engine for HD trucks and SUVs). I love that drivetrain for being reliable as hell and having all the LS based aftermarket support already well stablished. So... does anybody knows a company that makes a good kit to be able to run that drivetrain in a JL or JT jeep? Im planning to add those 2 vehicles to my "fleet" and get them the LY6 with the 6L90 as soon as their drivetrain fails (either transmission or engine). Cuz I plan to keep every single one of those vehicles forever.

Do you have to upgrade the axles or can the dana 44's handle it?

The 8 speeds are having chatter issues with the converter

What do you think about the V6 Penastar Engine 305 plus horsepower 8 speed Automatic transmission around 380 fpt?? and very reliable and plenty around

do you offer integration kits? Ive been eye-balling MoTechs, and will be pulling the trigger this fall.

That soon to be released 3.6 4 cyl. GM with a LS head 340 HP and over 400 ft lbs. Blueprint engines I believe

Curious to know if the L8T engine would work with this setup. That would be an awesome swap with 400 inches and a lot better low end power

How much do one of these swaps cost ????

Iv got The LT-1 in my 2017 Gen 6 Camaro SS… I get 30 mpg going 80mph and the power is insane with the 8 speed auto trans. The LT-1 is a 6 Bolt main engine block… Best V-8 engine chevy makes IMHO

Can a jeep commando have a similar engine swap? I have a commando with engine trouble. 3rd. engine, so I want something better

Will you be doing the LT engine swaps on JL/JT? Currently having a L83/8l90 in my 06 LJ. Would the L86/8l90 in my wife’s gladiator

I did this swap in a 1995 Bronco, It rips!

Be nice to hit the Lotto tonight...lol You would be building me a Bad Ass Jeep!

What about older things like XJ/MJ? Or older TJ?

Awesome 💯

Put a 2.7l tt from the f150 in it, light with tons of power

I just would like a reliable engine in my jk I’m having the rockers replaced as I’m typing this I had a Cherokee with 280.000 miles on the 4.0 and never gave a problem I wish I could afford to have that put in my jk

What is that intro song from? I've heard it on another show for sure.

Anybody on here here about the hurricane engine built by the Germans? Heard it will replace both hemi and LS. Great vid btw.

Whats a full conversion for a JK cost

There are so many engine kit options, Dakota Customs, AMW4X4 , MOTEC and RPM Extreme . Hard to say what is best.

I would tend to agree that the LT will be the new standard Chevy swap. But the LS is still easy to find for cheap. The 8L80 though should be the standard auto trans used in chevy swap. forget anything else save for the T56 ofcourse.

I know this is only a random sample of two owners, club members of ours, but both had LS swaps done by a noted “expert” and had so many issues they sold their JKs. OTOH another friend had a Hemi conversion (AEV) done by a dealer and had no issues whatsoever. I’m skeptical any GM into JL/JT is going to be practical.

Lighter than a hemi. Torque lower and smoother in the power band. Easier cooling. Lower cost. Seems like once the computer interface is solved, the Chevy is the obvious choice. What's the catch?

I wanna see a Godzilla dropped in one.

What's your thought on Motech putting out their LT1 swap in a JL?

Does the LT8 get the same fuel economy as the LS?

I wanna see a Durmax LZ0 swap.

Curious if Dana 44’s would hold up with this engine or would u have to go to 60’s….?

I’m waiting to see the Hurricane I6 swapped in.

What about GM’s 4.3L six cylinders? They make good power and torque and seem to be a cheaper alternative that’s more powerful than Jeep’s power plant.

Very good fit looks great .....Direct injection , i don't think that is a wise choice , it will not be very long until some one will be taking the heads off to blast the intake runners with walnut shell to remove the carbon build up . My friends shop has done several D.I. engines . I seen one he was working on that the intake port was all most closed off .

how much is the swap? Where is best place to find Engine and Trans that is not someone elses junk?

Do y’all do 4.3 LV3/LV1 V6 swaps?

🤔I wonder what options they have available for the Jeeps that come with a manual transmission from the factory...

Question: what do you do with the original motor? How does that work?

What about manual speed jeep engine swap ?

Great video. What is the weight savings with the Chevy over the Mopar?

Anyone know if these Jeeps get the AMF DOD problems that are known with those GM engines?

so whats the weight comparison? seems like a truck engine is much heavier than a car LS engine.

Any chance the Hurricane gonna be an option?

Lt engines are very good. 8 speed auto I do not agree. I was part of a c7 corvette club here in Miami and the 8 speed owners had nothing but torque converter and gearbox issues while the engines were bulletproof.

So you went from ls to hemi, and now to lt? Are you by chance biasing your opinions to what you are selling at the moment?

LT motors are great in their own way. They make great power. But a LS is cheaper, still phenomenal, and a HUGE aftermarket. I'm a big GM drag racer... I still haven't moved to the LT motors yet for the reasons stated. Aftermarket and costs associated make the LS still where it's at (for me anyways).

I'm just not seeing a benefit to an LS swap any more. A few years ago they were cheap and you could find lots of low mile engines. Now a used LS with 100k is $2500+ here in New England, not much less than an LT. Add in the cost of freshening up the LS and it comes out to the same cost as a low mileage LT. I'm no GM fan but these engines have proven themselves, far more than any of the Hemis. While the LT won't increase fuel mileage for everyday driving much, it should be a lot better when we tow our small camper with our JK. The 14-15mpg we get every day running 38s is pretty impressive, but the 8-10mpg with the camper really hurts. Economy isn't my main reason for doing a swap- power to turn the tires and pull the camper better is- but a little increase in MPG would be a nice benefit.

so what does it cost? cause am looking for a comanche or should i just buy a wrecked 2015+ sierra to get everything out of it parts wise

Can you put it in my 05 LJ

What the cost of the engine swap

I want simpler, a naturally aspirated motor, NO GDI, a timing CHAIN, not a belt, not loose piston rings, an Automatic Transmission with a dipstick.

How does this work with a 488

Maybe I missed it but you didn't mention price of this motor swap vs the Hemi?

I have a LT4 ZL1 and a 6.0 LQ4 chevelle, Still a LS platform. The LS is way cheaper when modded, cam, port injection etc.

Did you used the displacement on demand system? Probably not. It just kills the engine anyways.

Like to put the 5.0 coyote in a jeep.

6.2 baby.

2011 jk I want to build it is a two door and I want power on it

Wait. Peak torque comes in at 4100 rpm? I think that's near the max usual for my every day Jeep.

4BT Cummins , still be best Jeep swap for trails and daily driving mpg by a huge margin. The V8 is for showmanship and drag racing only

I bet you save more weight with the Lt swap verses the iron block hemi swap…..

Make sure you search GM 5.3 class action law suit before going the LT route. And if you have to have an LT spend the money and take out the DOD camshaft and lifters. You know its an EPIC fail when a company reverses course and starts offering their new motors without DOD.

Lol I wrote u I had this done at Motech 4 years ago and u said it would have problems and not reliable 😂. I’m glad u seen the light cause Iv had no issue

Should try the toyota 5.7

What’s the website for the company that does this conversion?

Can you install that engine in an 81 CJ?

where can i get one of those radiators

IF YOU ARE AT YOUR NEW AND IT'S DONE, HOW BOUT A TOUR.

Is there any way you can put a manual transmission with this?

Anyone got a cost idea?

Nah. It's all about the new Hurricane twin turbo I6. Comes in 3 HP flavors as a crate engine that comes with the ECM: 460, 550 and 1,000... Also can be ordered with an 8 speed TorqFlite

Can you use that in a TJ?

Where have you been, Motec been doing them for several years

#OM606 that’s it! I won’t go back to ls or any other crap

Chevy had a ton of problems with that 8 speed transmission. I have it in my truck and hate it

Would like to have a standard jeep engine, but built and stroked with forced induction. Preferably a supercharger. Also a lot of lighter and reliable engines around that make great power.

Anyone do a GM 2.7 liter turbo 4 swap yet ?

Wait until the LS4 engine hits the market 3.6 I4 with a LS3 head 360hp and over 400 tq

Is it still close to 30k for the engine and install over the Ls