Unfortunately that won't work for my jeep, mine is a 2010, the prices quoted is for a pre VVT Hemi install 2007-2009 models. The VVT hemi (which comes in 2010 and newer Dodges/Jeeps) is more, the kit is more and the install is more. The install from JSS for a VVT Hemi is 4500(kit) + 700(radiator) + 4000(labor) = 10,200 plus what I gave for my engine/tranny. BTW that $3500 Hemi/Tranny price is for a non VVT Hemi with some miles. The one I picked up has 2 miles on it (practically crate). The VVT produces quite abit more horsepower and has VVT which should allow for some better mpgs.

I have reviewed all the kits and I believe the AEV kit to be the most factory appearing option. With all that said I may end up going with th JSS kit, as the AEV works better with the Cherokee motor than the Ram. The main differences between the two motors being the Ram Hemi has a taller air intake (part of the reason it produces more hp) and larger manifolds and larger front accessories. This translates into needing to be mounted about an inch lower than the Cherokee engine. The AEV kit has fitment issues with the Ram motor because of this. The JSS and Burnsville kits both put the engine about an inch lower and about a half inch farther back to allow more clearance.

In reference to Scotts estimating and final bills I haven't had much of an issue in that department. He estimated about 40-50 hours to do the install. All other costs are constants. I bought the motor myself and I plan on buying the kit and any other items needed directly. Honestly if I had access to a lift/garage for a couple of weeks I would try it myself. From what I have read there is not much welding (engine mounts) and its not pulling the motor and putting the new one in place that is the hard part, its all the details and final plumbing and if called for troubleshooting issues that can get you.

If it doesn't come together quickly it will be put on hold until after MAOB. Don't want to miss my trip over this.

I got the motor from LKQCORP.COM. I saw them selling other engine/tranny combos on ebay. The motor I picked up is out of 2012 that was vandalized on the dealer lot and is now being parted out. It comes with the VVT 5.7 Hemi, Harness, ECU, Transmission (for a 4wd). Something to note, the newer (2011+) 6 speed transmission requires a sending unit from a 2010 transmission to function correctly so that is an odds/end part that has to get thrown into the mix.

I'll keep track of the bills and take pics for future reference.

Huck

First pics of the beast getting packaged for shipment. Should be here next week!

Huck

Hemi Conversion Update

The motor is here, the kit will be here this week. I ended up going with the BOR kit. After further research and talking to a few people with Hemi's thier kit seemed to be the best choice. Also ordered a new hood for heat reduction purposes. And the battery box section is for a dual battery setup. I wanted the option down the road to add a second battery.

I was suprised(not that suprised) to learn that even after the motor and kit were ordered there were some odds and ends parts from Mopar that needed to be ordered. I am keeping receipts(yet hiding them from the wife) so I will have the grand total when it is all said and done.

I'm not removing a bolt until I have every part needed in my hand. I don't want to take the chance we get halfway through the conversion and find out we are missing something that is on back-order 30 days and I can't go to MOAB.

With that said it looks like next week will be the week to do this assuming everything shows up this week as expected.

Wish me luck...BTW Anyone need a V6 looks like I am going to have an extra one 😀 ??

Huck