Originally posted by transio
Sorry to hijack the thread, but how much do you expect the swap to cost?
Steve,

The swap is easier and more cost efficient on the Wrangler than the VX because of the availability of aftermarket parts. For the Jeep fellows saying that swaps will cost around $5,000 all the way to $18,500 for a profesional job it makes you wonder how much for the VX .

AEV fitted a Hemi V8 on a Rubicon jeep as well as other powerplants with some requiring Lifts. Though the JEEP is different than the VX I think this will give you some Cost ideas.

V8 and V6 conversion prices

I think that it would be easier to install a new stronger Transfer case such as the Atlas used by rock crawlers for the swap than remaining with the TOD. The Atlas is shorter. By doing this you will always have extensive parts on both the V8 , transmission and the Transfer case.

We will all have to wait for Coach to finish and he will tell us what is really involved and give us an accurate price sheet.

Two thumbs up for Coach!


I think I would wait. I think since Gas prices will be getting higher there will be many aftermarket companies like AEV offering HYBRID swaps. That might be the new move in the future and possibly a new thread on this site