1997 TJ 4.0 to LS 5.3 Gen 3 Swap

Motor is now complete. Wire harness is sorted out, just need to work on the fuse box. What's a good fuse box kit to use??

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When you say “fuse box kit” what are you specifically needing it for?? Just a few add on circuits?? How many??

Ive used the American Autowire highway 22kit in my 78 Camaro and I forget which one in my 442….but those were complete rewiring jobs

I favor American Autowire personally
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aww-500383
myjeep3 said:
Also cost wise, will be cheaper to run the 5.3 with its 4l60e transmission compare to running with my manuel AX15?
I love the manual, but if cost difference is huge thn I may go auto. I can get the gm 4l60e transmission for $200 from the door car on which I got the 5.3 from.
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I would go with a COMPLETE driveline if it works

Ive rebuilt a few GM transmissions and the 4L60e has its weak points but can be rebuilt cheap and easy with upgrades in a weekend……need a very big table tho. Plenty of resources and exploded diagrams and takedown/rebuild videos to teach any newcomer. Never be afraid
 
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CreepinDeth said:
When you say “fuse box kit” what are you specifically needing it for?? Just a few add on circuits?? How many??

Ive used the American Autowire highway 22kit in my 78 Camaro and I forget which one in my 442….but those were complete rewiring jobs

I favor American Autowire personally
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aww-500383


I would go with a COMPLETE driveline if it works

Ive rebuilt a few GM transmissions and the 4L60e has its weak points but can be rebuilt cheap and easy with upgrades in a weekend……need a very big table tho. Plenty of resources and exploded diagrams and takedown/rebuild videos to teach any newcomer. Never be afraid
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Going with the AX15. Love the manual and will cost less for this project.
 
Is there any difference between the TJ and Unlimited Title? does one say Unlimited on it?
 
Wildman said:
Bellhousing & then a new clutch kit with flywheel

https://www.advanceadapters.com/5208

https://advanceadapters.com/5236?_g...1*MTcxMzcxNTc0Mi4xLjEuMTcxMzcxNjA4My42MC4wLjA.

Auto trans adapter but as Rickyd said you might have to have the trans rebuilt. And from my experience even if it's OK I'd still have it rebuilt

https://www.advanceadapters.com/4l60e-hex-patternnp231-23t
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Would the N241 tcase out of an older GM work with the 4l60e without needing an adapter?
 
FWIW I swapped my 4cyl 1990 mustang to LS and the Holley terminator ECU was real easy to deal with. Comes with harness and all for engine and trans as long as you stay with GM trans which Novak recommends. I’m sure manual GM trans conversions will be a PIA.

 
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