6.2L Gen V LT Gladiator - Would You be Interested?

[Bierpower]

I would love a 6.2 but the price ouch. I took my build of aftermarket parts and added to the price of the new 392 and the numbers were around 100k, it made more sense to just buy a v8 as well. I say your better off dropping a V8 in because both your JL and JT are awesome builds. I did like the video Bubba did on the LS vs. Hemi but at the same time I have been watching some videos on Motech and they are awesome as well. The thing that has me leaning towards the 6.2 from my understanding is easier plug and play, you can keep cruse control, and cooling is better. If I misunderstood that please correct me.

If your handy with a wrench the 6.2 swap really isn't that bad. I got my L86/10 speed for about $6k and the Motech kit for another $7k. I've been trying to keep everything together so I can post it up on my build thread when done. You have some sensors and hoses and such to buy but it's really not a terrible amount of work to do. Robbie has it pretty well figured out and simplified.

 

[Bierpower]

Actually, if I were to do this, I would probably do it with the 8-speed being that it was made for trucks and heavy duty applications.

I did find out this week that you can put a transmission dip stick tube on the 8 speed where as the ten speed is a sealed system. That's the biggest thing that would make me lean 8-speed.

 

[Bierpower]

I will say a downside to the Motech kit is the waiting.

 

[HighwayTrout]

100% on board for a V8. I’m so sick and tired of these pieces of shit throw away EV’s and small displacement engine vehicles.

 

[wayoflife]

That's all good info, hopefully you guys have a good year and can get one installed so I can see how awesome it is lol

LOL - thank you. Gonna talk to Motech. If things go well, I'll try to convince them to make things happen.

 

[wayoflife]

I did find out this week that you can put a transmission dip stick tube on the 8 speed where as the ten speed is a sealed system. That's the biggest thing that would make me lean 8-speed.

I did not know that and it's good to know!

I will say a downside to the Motech kit is the waiting.

LOL - this for sure!

 

[wayoflife]

100% on board for a V8. I’m so sick and tired of these pieces of shit throw away EV’s and small displacement engine vehicles.

Yup, I know someone with an older Prius and it needs new batteries. Turns out the cost for them is more than the value of the car.

 

[benatc1]

Yup, I know someone with an older Prius and it needs new batteries. Turns out the cost for them is more than the value of the car.

That's ok though, just throw it out and get another car, the people pushing these agendas don't seem to worry about the creation or disposal of any of this stuff, only that it "burns clean"

 

[wayoflife]

That's ok though, just throw it out and get another car, the people pushing these agendas don't seem to worry about the creation or disposal of any of this stuff, only that it "burns clean"

Well yeah. I mean, there's NOTHING harmful about batteries. Just dig a hole in the backyard and bury them.

 

[Dale72]

I'm just going to keep the one I have now and just run 35's until the stock motor gives up then I will go from there

 

[wayoflife]

As far as power goes,

Still alot but that's kinda the deal. let's be honest thought that's significantly less than what the AMW4x4 392 is going to come in at, plus I'm assuming the 6.2 is lighter and fairly similar power output (haven't checked the #s).

I should note that we've actually been kicking around the idea of converting Moby's L86/LT1 into a LT4. If we did that, we'd be looking at 640 HP and 630 Torque and for not too much money. A 392 will only put out 470 HP and 470 Torque.

 

[benatc1]

As far as power goes,

I should note that we've actually been kicking around the idea of converting Moby's L86/LT1 into a LT4. If we did that, we'd be looking at 640 HP and 630 Torque and for not too much money. A 392 will only put out 470 HP and 470 Torque.

That sounds like a good time, would that basically rebuild your current motor or would you have to swap again?

 

[MericaMade]

As far as power goes,

I should note that we've actually been kicking around the idea of converting Moby's L86/LT1 into a LT4. If we did that, we'd be looking at 640 HP and 630 Torque and for not too much money. A 392 will only put out 470 HP and 470 Torque.

I feel that much HP is asking for trouble but I also don't have the experience you do behind the wheel of a V8. With that much HP would you need to upgrade TC, axles, and shafts again?

 

[wayoflife]

That sounds like a good time, would that basically rebuild your current motor or would you have to swap again?

It's just adding a supercharger like what the Z06 Corvette has.

 

[wayoflife]

I feel that much HP is asking for trouble but I also don't have the experience you do behind the wheel of a V8. With that much HP would you need to upgrade TC, axles, and shafts again?

We already have an Atlas 2-Speed and running a PR80. They "should" be able to hold up the abuse.

 

[MericaMade]

We already have an Atlas 2-Speed and running a PR80. They "should" be able to hold up the abuse.

 

[Sharkey]

I absolutely want to put a V8 in my Gladiator in about five years, and I don’t even plan on running 40’s. I’ll max out at 37’s but I want the extra power because, well, ‘Merica!!

 

[-AINOKEA-]

I’d love to put a V8 in the gladiator for sure… and of course the JKU if I still have it. The extra cost of making it possible is what makes it hard… axle swaps etc. not to mention getting the parts here. It would probably be cheaper to ship the Jeep to the e mainland to have it all done than ship everything here. Either way, I’m a looong ways away from that being an option. On the plus side, if we keep our Jeeps running, we’ll all be owners of “classic” vehicles simply because they still run on gas.

 

[JT@623]

I would’ve probably bought a JT if the LT swap was an option. I love the LT1 10 speed combo in the JKU. The next mod for me is the LT4 supercharger.

 

[Jsouder53]

I would’ve probably bought a JT if the LT swap was an option. I love the LT1 10 speed combo in the JKU. The next mod for me is the LT4 supercharger.

Have you posted pictures of your Jeep? I don’t know that I’ve seen it…