Thread: Scrambler Build Questions

Since you dont have an engine to start with I would definately either get a 5.3 or LQ4 6.0. They are reliable, can be found cheaper than LS engines and the only difference is the iron block which makes up for 70ish pounds IIRC. The truck and SUV intakes will give you better torque over the LS intake as well. A 6.0 with nothing more than headders, a tune and a K&N style filter will get you to around 375 hp. Even more with a cam swap. This is what I will be putting in my buggy whenever that time comes.

The LQ4 is what we have in our Sierra. Damn nice motor.

If I'm not mistaken, there's a guy on Pirate that sells used motors, complete with the computers and harness pretty cheap. I want to say a 5.3 is under $1000.

Here's the thread, http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=816884

HEY JAY!

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=855056


Scrambler frame for $650 new

Originally Posted by abqtj

HEY JAY!
Scrambler frame new! - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board
Scrambler frame for $650 new

... just the side rails... :-(

OK... I'm not impressed with Jeremy at TDK (I almost felt like I was bothering him with my questions ).

Originally Posted by McTJ

Sell the 4.3 and get a 10.3:1 4-speed. That should give you all the gearing options you'll ever need.

X2...If the 4 speed Atlas had been out when I built my Jeep, that is what I would have.

Originally Posted by RockTractor

No, I don't need it. My thought for having it was at the top end... with it, I go do 4.10s in the axles instead of 4.88s and get a little lower RPMs on the freeway - and, at the same time, get a few more gear options overall.

I like my Klune and it is great to have the multiple gearing options. I love having the factory 231 low range plus the 4:1. I use them both a lot.

Originally Posted by RockTractor

That sounds more expensive than just adding a Klune-V. But, I like your thinking!!

I would think that you could sell the 4.3 and buy the 4 speed cheaper than the cost of the 4.3 and the Klune.

Just buy this:

1983 Jeep Scrambler Rock Crawler

And paint it...you could plan an engine swap down the road