SleeperJeep

The title says it all I am looking to swap the original 5.2 v8 with a 5.7 srt8.
Curious as to what imma need to do to make that work?

DRUNKEN DIXIE

LOL. Just have to ask why you would want to do this? Why not build the 5.2?

sik_xj

I am wondering the same thing.
I can bet that the entire swap and fab needed would be outrageous. Youre better off swapping a built sbc.
And this should be moved to chat..there is no build going on...yet

SleeperJeep

Well I'm also swapping many other parts but don't get me wrong I love the 5.2 but the hemis are rediculous and yes it will run about $8- 10 k. I want this car to be a super sleeper.

sik_xj

if youre going to spend 8-10 k on it then why dont you go forced induction and stroke it?
It would be a fraction of the cost and you wouldnt have much fab work.
Spending 8-10k on just the motor and swap is just stupid in my opinion(especially on car that is 15 years old), and I highly doubt that the trans and transfer case will just "bolt in" so you have to take that into account, as well as getting custom shafts made and all the wiring, which is the biggest pain. It will be more of a chore than it will ever be worth. Jumping from a 5.2 to a 5.7 is a decent gain, but not a 10 thousand dollar gain.

sik_xj

I tried to be as delicate as possible in my wording as to not offend anyone.
OR
here is an idea:
Do a little research yourself and find other swaps that would work.
a 5.9 is pretty much bolt up from what I read and I guarantee has more aftermarket support due to being cheaper, more common, and older than your "5.7" or whatever it was.
There has been threads on this already. I have seen threads on here about it, as well as pirate and other Jeep forums.

biggoofy

Lol

Lowrange2

I can agree with that.

2 dollars says he's not old enough to buy smokes.

BuckB91XJ

Just for the sake of asking since this is the only way this would even be sorta worth doing without it costing about 10X what your Jeep could possibly be worth, now.

1.) Do you already own the SRT8 motor and transmission behind it and their wiring harnesses and computers, free and clear?

2.) Are you skilled in metal welding, metal cutting, metal fabrication and vehicle wiring yourself?

zed johnson

not gonna hate like everyone else but if you got the money and time more power to you! but if i was you for 10k ls1 it! it's lighter then the srt 8 and only 100 or so pounds more then the l6

sik_xj

what are you talking about..?
I was talking to the OP about better options. Nothing I said was directed at you, other than me agreeing with you.

sik_xj

not a problem lol

BuckB91XJ

I don't claim to be an expert on SRT8 motors or swapping them into other vehicles but, just a quick look around the internet I saw pricing anywhere from $5500.00 - $7000 just for a USED SRT8 motor. I have done a few V-8 swaps into rigs never ment to have V-8s from the factory. All required pieces can start adding up quick. Transmissions that can stand up to high performance motors usually go for almost as much or as much as the motor irself. You do the math.

BuckB91XJ

Just read through 5 different SRT8 engine swap threads. The average was about $25,000.00 and these were all guys who did the work themselves....so that was just for parts. So...umm, yeah I'd say his 10K would get ate up pretty darn fast once he starts buying ALL the parts and pieces required for the complete job. Even faster as it appears he will need to pay for some knowledgeable help to get it done.

TimothyLedbetter

Yeah.. he's in a dream world..