rockvegas555
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They plan for now is to drive it until it breaks....Well once it is running!! Fingers crossed that its soon.
2008 JKU "Argenta" Build Thread (plus an Islander side project)
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They plan for now is to drive it until it breaks....Well once it is running!! Fingers crossed that its soon.
Rain was supposed to roll in this AM, so I decided to take a late night run to inspect and pick up that crate motor. The motor was exactly as described, and aside from an issue with the sellers cherry picker not wanting to work (and a very smashed thumbnail!), it was a relatively painless pickup...
I've got some parts coming in hopefully early next week - an 8HP70 flex plate for example - and then I can get this put on the engine stand. It will be easier to do the rear sump oil pan conversion as well as the 45° Oil Filter Relocation once it's off the pallet, though I very much appreciate the stability.
I found out the exhaust manifolds are the Mopar Performance ones based on the SRT 6.4L Grand Cherokee ones. I wonder if I'll be able to make these work with some OEM parts, perhaps a set of GC cats and Y-pipe. This would save me a considerable bunch of $$$, as the JSS header and exhaust kit is $2300...
I've got some parts coming in hopefully early next week - an 8HP70 flex plate for example - and then I can get this put on the engine stand. It will be easier to do the rear sump oil pan conversion as well as the 45° Oil Filter Relocation once it's off the pallet, though I very much appreciate the stability.
I found out the exhaust manifolds are the Mopar Performance ones based on the SRT 6.4L Grand Cherokee ones. I wonder if I'll be able to make these work with some OEM parts, perhaps a set of GC cats and Y-pipe. This would save me a considerable bunch of $$$, as the JSS header and exhaust kit is $2300...
rockvegas555
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rockvegas555
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I am not sure if you have but I would put a hydro assisted steering in. The factory will whine like crazy once you swap the engine.
A PSC big bore, PSC pump, and 6.75" ram is indeed planned for... hoping to catch a few Black Friday deals coming here soon.
rockvegas555
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That’s what have in both of mine. The difference is ridiculous. Are you going to convert to a Holley Terminator X? If not what is your plan there?
Nope - I'll be running a factory 2012+ Challenger ECM from JSS that's been programmed accordingly (I'll also be adding the 8HP70 TCM from JSS). Doing it this way lets me use about 95% of off-the-shelf OEM parts, and retain all my factory accessories (gauges, idiot lights, a/c, etc). Even things like transmission cooler lines are all OEM (from a 392 JLU).
Well, it looks like 2WD weather has finally kicked in!
(that's a a Jerry B. Easter Egg for those who spent some time on the TJ Forum
)
I had a quiet midday and used my lunch break to get some progress made on pulling the 3.8L and trans out. I listed it on Facebook Marketplace and already have it pending... I didn't think there would be much of a market for 200,000+ mile 3.8L's, but here's the world we live in...
The grill support, radiator, etc. are all out of the way. Next up is dropping the exhaust and transmission crossmember (I pulled the t-case last night), disconnecting some remaining wire connectors and fuel lines, then this is just about ready to be snatched out! I haven't decided but I might swamp the 37"s out for the rollers to make it easier to get the engine in and out. I like the height at the moment as it makes it easier for me to get to things and to fit underneath.
Despite the snow, my hope is that with the slightly warmer weather coming this weekend that I'll be able to get the motor out, and can push this thing out of the garage for a final degrease and power wash!
(that's a a Jerry B. Easter Egg for those who spent some time on the TJ Forum
)I had a quiet midday and used my lunch break to get some progress made on pulling the 3.8L and trans out. I listed it on Facebook Marketplace and already have it pending... I didn't think there would be much of a market for 200,000+ mile 3.8L's, but here's the world we live in...
The grill support, radiator, etc. are all out of the way. Next up is dropping the exhaust and transmission crossmember (I pulled the t-case last night), disconnecting some remaining wire connectors and fuel lines, then this is just about ready to be snatched out! I haven't decided but I might swamp the 37"s out for the rollers to make it easier to get the engine in and out. I like the height at the moment as it makes it easier for me to get to things and to fit underneath.
Despite the snow, my hope is that with the slightly warmer weather coming this weekend that I'll be able to get the motor out, and can push this thing out of the garage for a final degrease and power wash!