EFI for an AMC V8

[jims chop shop]

Well I've got a 401 that should not need to be rebuilt
I've got motor mounts, radiator and fan shroud, exhaust manifolds, th400/300
I hope all I have to buy is a $1200 Howell efi

 

[zr10054]

I f you want to see all the fun I am having with the 5.3/4L60E swap check out my build link.
Check out the link below on my 83 build.

 

[trust]

LS engine swap is 6k for 5.3l If you were really thrifty you might be able to get it done for 5k. If I was going to spend 4K to have the pro flo installed on an AMC V8 and I didn't care about engine brand I would spend the extra 1-2k and put a 5.3 in.

Id be tempted if I could do it for only 5-6k, everyplace Ive looked wants 2x for parts, of course those are new/rebuilt parts and not junk yard take outs. how did you derive your estimate?

Dennis, your thread link comes up 'not found' but thanks, I'll hunt some and see if I can find it. Bottom line, would you do it again?

 

[Randyzzz]

I can speak from experience on 5.3 swaps. Worth every penny. Great power, decent economy, runs no matter what the temperature or altitude.

The biggest expenses come from buying kit pieces instead of trying to source parts yourself. If I had the money, of course I'd rather buy kits. But I don't- and done widely the 5-6k figure is doable.

Of course, this is using a low mileage junkyard engine. 60-80k engines are out there, you just have to be patient. I got my Scramblers engine/Trans/harness for $1500.

 

[barrys]

I found a great deal on a 6.0/ 4l60e/atlas 4.3(new) with extra goodies($4500) Makes me want to pull out my 401/t18/300. I could do the swap for under $5k after selling my drivetrain.

 

[zr10054]

Let my give you some insight to cost. This is just what I can remember. I have all my receipts but I won't look at them till I'm finished out of fear of sticker shock.
1. Salvage 5.3 with 4l60E 1500.00
2 Advanced Adapters Conversion kit
Motor mounts, not transmission. Headers
Aluminum Radiator, trans x TC adapter 2200.00
3 Painless 5.3 EFIharness 900.00
4 Painless Jeep CJ harness 800.00
5 Drive shaft, both. 650.00
6 Cross member 160.00
7 241C transfer case 1200.00
8 Genright fuel system 1200.00

PARTS ONLY TOTAL 8,600.00
Total
I expect to excede $30,000.00 before my Frame off/conversion is complete and I have not paid one cent yet for labor.

I also know another member here that did this same conversion and admitted that he had $34,000.00 in his truck. I'm not mentioning any names though. How can you put a price tag on your fun?

 

[trust]

How can you put a price tag on your fun?

Good point, still, have to find the $$ in a timely manner and justify why I spent more on an engine swap than on the jeep and my cummins combined, especially when the jeep runs now.... OY!

Come on powerball!!

 

[highlandercj-7]

I found a great deal on a 6.0/ 4l60e/atlas 4.3(new) with extra goodies($4500) Makes me want to pull out my 401/t18/300. I could do the swap for under $5k after selling my drivetrain.

That is the only way to fly! DO IT!

I have $3500 worth of AMC 360, with out FI. My engine belongs back into a AMX and LS engines will be taking place into both of my CJs. I love the 6.0L.