Hemi Build ... bring on the pain. - Page 2

**Jerry Bransford** · 06-19-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LeBeteNoire

Well the time has come for my Hemi build to start. I purchased a used 07 Hemi mated to a 5 speed auto and electronic transfer case on E-Bay from Schram Auto and Truck parts in the US, and have begun the process of tearing down 98 SE and acquiring the rest of the needed parts. I will post pics soon. I will be doing all of the work myself, except the welding, in my garage at home. I will be using the transfer case from TJ. I will be using the services of the JeepSpeed shop for all parts not available in Canada and for my harness and pcm re-configuration. My plan is to document this build and provide all costs and any information I gather. Currently I have shelled out $4500.00 for the Hemi including all the shipping and handling fees. I am doing this build because I can, I have the money and the time. If any one else has already done this I would welcome any advice, part numbers etc. I will also be keeping the Dana 30 and Dana 35 axles my little baby came with along with the drive shafts. I want to see what happens with the Hemi and 5 speed driving them. If they break I will replace them with something stronger. I do work full time so this build my take some time to complete.

Nice engine swap but how long do you think the small spline version of the t-case you have and D35c is gonna hold up to that beast? I'd do it right the first time and install a t-case and rear axle up to that kind of torque.

LeBeteNoire · 07-29-2008, 08:56 AM

Ok the parts have been ordered : Teraflex motor mounts, transmission mount, belly pan and gas pedal bracket, from grsuspension in Quebec and I have sent my wiring harness away for modification. I am going to sell the 2.5 drive train complete and get another t-case from a 4.0. I know I should replace the axles too but I want to see what happens and get it on video hopefully

, I will have the axles ready to go when the D35 goes bang.

VecoPlan · 06-03-2009, 02:02 PM

how is your build coming?

apexkw · 06-03-2009, 03:04 PM

yea wheres the updates

**grogie** · 06-03-2009, 03:14 PM

Indeed... updates please!

**Zew** · 06-03-2009, 03:16 PM

almost a year has passed with no updates... weird.

gribbles · 06-03-2009, 04:20 PM

thats funny, I was all excited to see a new build...lol, guess not

LeBeteNoire · 06-18-2009, 08:38 AM

Well sorry guys the project is taking a little longer than I first thought. I do have most of parts now; just the radiator and electric fan still to come. I live in Ottawa so working through the winter was a wash; no heat in garage. I have sold the 2.5L drivetrain and changed out the input shaft on the np231. I will be cutting the old motor mounts off soon and dropping in the new motor. If anyone has an 04 TJ Instrument Cluster Pinout diagram that would be useful.

Added some pics.

Digger 5 · 06-18-2009, 08:59 AM

Hotwireauto.com sells a harness that will interface with your gauges. It's a plug and play system. Make sure you add a trans temp gauge. The 545FE tends to get really hot (mine has seen 260F

). Be sure to add the largest aftermarket cooler you can find.

Check this hemi video.

http://www.hotwireauto.com/?page=movie

**Wheelin98TJ** · 06-18-2009, 09:16 AM

Here are the pinouts for the wiring plugs for a 2004 TJ instrument cluster:

**NotURMailman** · 06-18-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LeBeteNoire

Well sorry guys the project is taking a little longer than I first thought. I do have most of parts now; just the radiator and electric fan still to come. I live in Ottawa so working through the winter was a wash; no heat in garage. I have sold the 2.5L drivetrain and changed out the input shaft on the np231. I will be cutting the old motor mounts off soon and dropping in the new motor. If anyone has an 04 TJ Instrument Cluster Pinout diagram that would be useful.

This is actually for a '05, but I think it's the same. Hope that helps...

**NotURMailman** · 06-18-2009, 09:31 AM

OOPS! LOL! He beat me to it...

CCJ · 06-18-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Bransford

Nice engine swap but how long do you think the small spline version of the t-case you have and D35c is gonna hold up to that beast? I'd do it right the first time and install a t-case and rear axle up to that kind of torque.

I'm curious to see what JB would go with axle wise F&R... You thinkin RJ custom 9 from Currie in the rear?

**Wheelin98TJ** · 06-18-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CCJ

I'm curious to see what JB would go with axle wise F&R... You thinkin RJ custom 9 from Currie in the rear?

RockJocks are 60's, not a 9" axle.

In my opinion, True Hi9 is making the best stuff right now.

ILMBryan · 06-18-2009, 10:46 AM

My humble 5.2 swap led me to ditch the TJ rear 44 for a full width 60 rear and front HP44. Good luck with it man.

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apexkw Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft Myers, Fl no rocks, no snow= boring Posts: 86 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	yea wheres the updates __________________ dont ask for it; go win it on your own, do that and you will succeed -03-Rubi -99-WJ