Engine Swap Kit Cranks Up Thrill Factor of Classic Jeeps

By Detroit Steel - November 14, 2016

The Jeep® CJ66, a unique cocktail of three Jeep® Wrangler vehicle generations, is powered by a Mopar 345 Crate HEMI® Engine Kit-enabled 5.7-liter HEMI® powerplant.

There’s been a lot of talk about the Jeep CJ66 showcased at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas. And rightfully so.

The much buzzed about Copper Canyon concept combines some of our favorite Jeeps, including the TJ Wrangler, a ’66 Jeep CJ Tuxedo Park, and a JK Wrangler. But what’s been creating the most buzz is a Mopar swap kit that allows you to drop a 5.7-liter or 6.4-liter engine into an old Jeep like the CJ66.

Engine Swap Kit Cranks Up Thrill Factor of Classic Jeeps

The aftermarket kit comes with a custom wiring harnesses for the engine and body, an accelerator pedal, oxygen and temperature sensors, ground jumper, power distribution system, and an unlocked ECU, as highlighted in a report by The Drive.

According to Mopar, the bundle has been optimized for use with manual transmissions, but it also can be tweaked to be mated to certain older automatic transmission as well. The kit is priced at $1,795.