[LilSteve97TJ]

Whats the bill going to be for this? Just curious for a ball park......

[kaybone]

Hey, keep the mini updates and the pictures coming! This will be really fun to watch develop. We can all share your triumphs and pitfalls along the way.
It's almost like experiencing the work without having to do any! We can watch you with our laptops in one hand and our cold beers in the other and spew advice! Good luck and thanks for the pics.

[Oman Jeep]

are you doing this with AEV assistance or DIY?

[Muddy Tj Zack]

I have been waiting for someone to do a good write up on this for a long time. This is top on my list to do...just dont have the money. Please take lots of pictures and add any stupid little advice you can to help others out in the future. I will also be the one behind my laptop with a cold beer

[cincytj]

Originally Posted by Oman Jeep

are you doing this with AEV assistance or DIY?

AEV assistance (oxymoron)


you must be joking..... I think AEV assistance and DIY are exactly the same thing

[cincytj]

Originally Posted by LilSteve97TJ

Whats the bill going to be for this? Just curious for a ball park......

I will have a good accounting for everything except the sweat equity. Ballpark, the big adders are engine trans 3.5K, dodge parts 1k, harness and computer 2K, misc parts 1K. so its in the 7-8K ballpark with owner supplied labor.......I already had the d44's, heavy driveshaft, rear axle shaft upgrade etc. so these would have to figured in a 4cyl jeep.....

[cincytj]

Originally Posted by ChaseN

thats just awesome. you are my hero. good luck!

curiosity (you might have gone over this, but...) whats the weight difference between the 4.0 and the hemi?

I dont know for sure. I have heard 50-100 pounds difference. I have added side rails, bumpers, heavy steering and axles, a winch someday. air compressor tank etc.... I dont think I mind the motor weight trade off...

[acsguitar]

This is really cool....good luck! Someone should sticky this awesomeness

[Dozer.]

This is something I have also debated, and look forward to watching you do this. I really didn't consider the extra expenses that you listed, but I guess that's all part of it... and ya get what you pay for.

I'm curious to hear if you considered any other swaps? Not saying that in an sarcastic way, but since this is a mod that I am contemplating---- I'm curious to how you have arrived 'here'.

I know it will be a real pain in the arse, but could you (as much as possible) document and take photos of the steps you are taking? It doesn't seem like anyone has attempted a detailed write up.

GOOD LUCK! I hope there isn't too many hold ups!

[badoosh27]

good post dude, i second the sticky idea. i think you should take the hood off to allow even more light and not have to jack with it getting in the way. its only 6 bolts. i would love to do this too, but my jeeps my DD and i only have like 200 bucks, so i gotta wait. keep up the good work

[joeyprice]

Originally Posted by cincytj

I dont know for sure. I have heard 50-100 pounds difference. I have added side rails, bumpers, heavy steering and axles, a winch someday. air compressor tank etc.... I dont think I mind the motor weight trade off...

57 lbs. according to AEV

[spyder6]

never mind, cant figure out how to delete this post

[cincytj]

Originally Posted by jeepitup

This is something I have also debated, and look forward to watching you do this. I really didn't consider the extra expenses that you listed, but I guess that's all part of it... and ya get what you pay for.

I'm curious to hear if you considered any other swaps? Not saying that in an sarcastic way, but since this is a mod that I am contemplating---- I'm curious to how you have arrived 'here'.

I know it will be a real pain in the arse, but could you (as much as possible) document and take photos of the steps you are taking? It doesn't seem like anyone has attempted a detailed write up.

GOOD LUCK! I hope there isn't too many hold ups!

with the hemi I can keep the stock dash and gages, it will not throw trouble codes on the obdII, I will keep the cruise and A/C and I will gain rear antilock brakes.

I was worried that other motor trans combinations would need adapters to tie to the t-case. I could get an atlas but that is a big expense. adapters use valuable rear drive shaft length. all and all the hemi was the best fit for me....

[cincytj]

tonight I removed everything attaching the engine to the body. low pressure ac line, starter positive, motor ground, fuel line, master cylinder vacuum, clutch slave, cruise actuator, several engine wiring plugs on firewall. I split the exhaust at the rear flange, removed the drive shafts and removed the belly pan. I still need to remove the 2 shifters. I am not in a hurry because I want to pull the motor in the daylight, first chance will be saturday. as far as the hood, its a no go, it hits the opener track. I realize it is only 6 bolts to remove but try doing it yourself, or even better putting it back on yourself. it doesnt bother me nearly enough to go through the trouble of removing it....this weekend I am going to mount a florescent on the wall above the door that can shine through the opening when the door is open. I end up keeping the door closed anyway, the lights seem to be attracting every mosquito in a 2 mile radius. Pics dont show much but here they are...

[kaybone]

Hey, how do you deal with a different engine and your Jeeps stock Computer? Do you have get it reprogrammed or what? Or does it do that by itself? I mean, how do it know??