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Title: Engine Swap
Post by: lrdogg on June 21, 2006, 04:17:07 PM

Anyone know someone in North Idaho or Spokane that would swap my 2.5 for a 4.0 other?  I have called around and I am having a hard time finding someone that knows anything about this kind of swap.

Thanks in advance...

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: SMC4WD on June 21, 2006, 04:39:13 PM

In Missoula there's AEV conversions.  I'll bet Dave is pretty expensive, but I'll bet worth every penny.  He does some great work with Jeeps.  His number is (406) 251-2100.  

I can't see anyone else in that area, but maybe Dave can refer you to someone he trusts.  

Central 4WD is in Spokane (800) 829-9699 doesn't do conversions, but maybe they can refer you too.  

Good luck!

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: Jeffy on June 21, 2006, 05:25:57 PM

AEV = $$$$$$$

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: lrdogg on June 22, 2006, 08:03:15 AM

Thanks for the idea, expensive but worth it or just expensive.  What kind of prices should I expect as a low guess?

Thanks for the input

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: ragincajun on June 22, 2006, 12:09:18 PM

http://www.aev-conversions.com/Vehicle_SWB.html

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: lrdogg on June 22, 2006, 12:29:16 PM

Thanks for the website, they do some Bad A$$ stuff

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: SMC4WD on June 22, 2006, 10:39:41 PM

Quote from: "Jeffy"

AEV = $$$$$$$

$$$$$$$ = quality, trust, dependability (you'd hope)

Dave Harrington at AEV has been doing this for a long time.  Trustworthy and reliable.

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: Jeffy on June 22, 2006, 11:23:18 PM

I never said it wasn't quality but you will pay a premimum for it.  I'm not sure if hey do a 4.0L swap.  They are known for their slick as snot, 5.7L Hemi's.

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: Mozman68 on June 23, 2006, 06:58:09 AM

Quote from: "Jeffy"

I never said it wasn't quality but you will pay a premimum for it.  I'm not sure if hey do a 4.0L swap.  They are known for their slick as snot, 5.7L Hemi's.

I have wet dreams about an AEV Jeep at least once a week...

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: SMC4WD on June 23, 2006, 10:46:37 AM

Quote from: "Mozman68"

I have wet dreams about an AEV Jeep at least once a week...

That's a little bit more than I wanted to know about you.   :lol:

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: Jeffy on June 23, 2006, 11:32:16 AM

One of my friends has a AEV Hemi in his Unlimited Rubicon...

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: BlackYJ on June 23, 2006, 11:35:45 AM

My dad actually did just the swap in his YJ, and the swap was only $2800 CDN not including the engine, tranny, and t-case.  This did include mods to the driveshafts, clutch, and exhaust mods though.

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: lrdogg on June 26, 2006, 01:33:49 PM

AEV doesnt return calls, i left them 2 messages last week

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: SMC4WD on June 26, 2006, 04:50:21 PM

Ask for Kent!!  He should be better equipped to help you out.  

1-406-251-2100...   If Lonnie does not pick it up, she is always checking voice mails and forwarding them on to who can assist.

(I just got off the phone with her and she was really apologetic about not getting back to you :oops:)

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: lrdogg on June 30, 2006, 09:28:12 AM

Try 3, no call back.  Done deal. Lost a customer, first impressions are a son-of-a-gun.

Title: Still Open
Post by: lrdogg on August 18, 2006, 12:01:35 PM

Does anyone know if this place is in business?  I need to get my wifes jeep there ASAP, birthday coming up!!!

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: lrdogg on August 18, 2006, 12:08:39 PM

Says only 2003 - 2006 jeeps, is this true?
Thanks

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: SMC4WD on August 18, 2006, 12:58:18 PM

Well that sucks...  I just called them and your right, no answer.   :roll:

The last order that I got from them was on 07.11.06....  So they haven't been ordering for a while...

Hummm...  I'm looking at their website and calling again...  Welp, they're reputable.. So I dunno...

Title: Engine Swap
Post by: Guardian7 on August 26, 2006, 06:17:46 PM

Maybe you could just have the 2.5L built up some and re-gear differentials with some new ring & pinion sets letting the little 4banger really scream while hardly working. A hot ticket when running those bigger tires!
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