The LS swap journey has officially begun, and this episode is a massive milestone for my budget Jeep YJ build—I finally dropped a 6.0L LS into the engine bay. Seeing that big V8 sitting where it belongs is one of those “okay, this is really happening” moments. I walk through what it takes to get the motor mounted up, what fought me along the way, and why this step changes the whole direction of the build. My goal with this YJ is simple: keep it budget-friendly but built to rip trails, hit off-road parks, and still look good enough to turn heads at shows. This video is all about getting the engine in place and setting the foundation for what’s next. The big takeaway is that progress on a swap comes in chunks—this is the chunk that makes it feel real. Next episode is where things get even spicier, because the focus shifts from “it’s in” to “let’s get this beast running.”