Bwalker38 Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Currently driving a 2017 Journey SE w/ 2.4L & 4Spd Auto transmission. This thing is slower than the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 I still have about 3 years of payments before I own her outright and can make MAJOR modifications, so my thought process is this! Over the course of the next few years. Buy a 5.7L Block and build it out with aftermarket internals have my friends shop do the final inspections, tuning etc Once engine is complete find & buy a former police/FHP Charger or Durango w/ AWD setup, I know of an agency in Georgia that I've worked with in the past that usually retires their older patrol vehicles every 3-4 years Last year alone they had 5 retired Chargers and a Durango on their back lot for sale and auction. 3 v6 RWD & 2 v8 AWD (last vehicle was totaled but also v6 RWD) With the Engine built, transmission, drivetrain, wiring harness, and ECM/ECU from the Police Vehicle. I'll need custom fabricated mounts, a buddy of mine does LS swaps regularly for customers through his shop in Tampa so this should be relatively simple for him I'll need suspension upgrade due to the new heavier load. I already have larger wheels & tires on the vehicle 18x8 wrangler wheels Lionhart 255/55R18XL I know I'm likely forgetting things, share your thoughts feedback etc. If I've forgotten something or overthought something please let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 SURE I'll offer something you've "forgotten"(or failed to mention). When going from what you have to a motor that will have to be inline and not transverse mounted, the steering gear and mountings will undoubtedly need a lot of attention/changes. Good luck in your plans, and keep us posted. Locosiete and Bwalker38 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Um...you are forgetting: It's front wheel drive It's a unibody among others You should talk to this guy: Not saying it can't be done, but be prepared to spend a sh!t ton of money. You should run this by your buddy....he does LS swaps in FWD unibody cars regularly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2018journeygt Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 I would want to measure your motor dimensions because ya dont wanna pull the motor out than be like "the v8 is to big." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2018journeygt Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 5:59 AM, jkeaton said: Um...you are forgetting: It's front wheel drive It's a unibody among others You should talk to this guy: Not saying it can't be done, but be prepared to spend a sh!t ton of money. You should run this by your buddy....he does LS swaps in FWD unibody cars regularly? Response: Well the only difference between fwd, awd, and rwd is the differentials and the transfer case system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 17 hours ago, 2018journeygt said: Response: Well the only difference between fwd, awd, and rwd is the differentials and the transfer case system Yeah, I know. Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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