CJ5: Build up to super Jeep

[tascj5]

i have lost my mind
i am building my CJ5 up with 6-8 inch lift, 450hp and agressive looks all round.

the project is only 1 month old and i'm struggling to match up engines,gearboxs,transfer cases, diffs etc..

if anyone has any solutions please let me know,

OH!! i'm new on site and feeling my way through

[AussieCJ7]

I am sure there is plenty here who can offer your advice and suggestions but maybe a bit more details on you build up plan would help

What axles you going to run ?
What engine do you want to run ?
Manual or auto ?
Budget?
Transfer case ?

Does it have to be registered or is this an unlimited build ?
What do you plan on using it for ? Show car or hardcore use etc

[TOYROX]

What year CJ? And as above.

[Buelljeeper]

http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/cj5_72-75_swap.htm

Try that..good info there

[Evil0]

Originally Posted by Buelljeeper

http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/cj5_72-75_swap.htm

Try that..good info there

yep hes right call novak on 0011-1-435-7532513 speck 2 Ryan great guy he will set u up with all u need i just got a ls1 to tj kit from them $3000 US that is everything u need. they were alot of help for me, an love us from oz

[tascj5]

sounds like good info, i saw the company on the net and sent of some mail, will call in the morning.

my jeep is a '74 CJ5, is in great condition minus any thing below the seats,
i can get my hands on a ls2 with 6 speed box out of a hsv, it has a dana 20 transfer case that after specking with Novack should match up, hopefully. i will add some photo's when back at the office so everyone can see the progress, there is a CJ5 for sale on U.S ebay that is what i would like my jeep to look as good, it's silver and is around US$10,000.

unsure of diffs and axles etc.. if anyone has ideas?

i must say that i am feeling so much more positive now i'm on this site with similar minded people with helpful hints, so for now and later on, thanks heaps

cheers

[AussieCJ7]

Originally Posted by tascj5

sounds like good info, i saw the company on the net and sent of some mail, will call in the morning.

my jeep is a '74 CJ5, is in great condition minus any thing below the seats,
i can get my hands on a ls2 with 6 speed box out of a hsv, it has a dana 20 transfer case that after specking with Novack should match up, hopefully. i will add some photo's when back at the office so everyone can see the progress, there is a CJ5 for sale on U.S ebay that is what i would like my jeep to look as good, it's silver and is around US$10,000.

unsure of diffs and axles etc.. if anyone has ideas?

i must say that i am feeling so much more positive now i'm on this site with similar minded people with helpful hints, so for now and later on, thanks heaps

cheers

Just remember a CJ5 is very short and a 6 speed box or an auto is likely to be long big lifts will compound the effect of high drive shaft angle over a short distance

adapters will make it worse so the less of them you need the better

if your building the jeep for off road use look at a gm 4 speed truck box nice an short

if its going to be a show pony then you might get away with a short drive shaft

the other option is to extend the wheel base

Stock axles wont stand up to loads of abuse with a ls2 and you will need to upgrade or drive it easy