HEMI conv. question...

[N8Kern]

About to pull the trigger and just do it.

My Unl. JK has 5.13's and 37's with the minivan 3.8 now. What gear ratio would be best if I went with the 5.7?! or the 6.1?!

Could the HEMI conv. specialist's here tell me their thoughts on the 5.7's power?! How much differ than the V6? Drastically different the 5.7 to the 6.1?

Just wanna make the right choice.

[kenny Kustom]

About to pull the trigger and just do it.

My Unl. JK has 5.13's and 37's with the minivan 3.8 now. What gear ratio would be best if I went with the 5.7?! or the 6.1?!

Could the HEMI conv. specialist's here tell me their thoughts on the 5.7's power?! How much differ than the V6? Drastically different the 5.7 to the 6.1?

Just wanna make the right choice.


What tranny will you be using ? In my old YJ. I went from the 4 banger with 5.38's. I put in 4.56 with i swapped in an AMC 360 W/3spd auto. I was also running 39.5" IROKS

[2Stroke]

I had the 6.1 and 5 speed auto swapped in a few months ago. I went with 5.13's because I am going to go to 40's when I wear out my current 37's. If I were to stay with 37's I probably would have gone with 4.88's. I currently cruise at 70 mph at an RPM of 2300 with the 37's.

There is absolutely no comparison between the V-6 and either of the V-8's, power will not be a problem either way you go.

[2kTiM5]

I had the 6.1 and 5 speed auto swapped in a few months ago. I went with 5.13's because I am going to go to 40's when I wear out my current 37's. If I were to stay with 37's I probably would have gone with 4.88's. I currently cruise at 70 mph at an RPM of 2300 with the 37's.

There is absolutely no comparison between the V-6 and either of the V-8's, power will not be a problem either way you go.

who did your hemi conversion?

[Robar]

who did your hemi conversion?

Not sure who did 2Stroke's conversion, but look here. SRT-8 6.1l JK Hemi Conversions from SLC (http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?t=60283)

[Littlejon]

With a 37" tire the 4.88 is the recomended gear with any Hemi conversion.

[2kTiM5]

Not sure who did 2Stroke's conversion, but look here. SRT-8 6.1l JK Hemi Conversions from SLC (http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?t=60283)

yeah, i know about them i bought my AEV front bumper from them. i was just looking for some on that may be closer to OK with experience. When i am ready SLC will probabally be the one.

[2Stroke]

Guys,

Sorry for the late response but SLC did my swap.

JD

[kntr]

I had the 6.1 and 5 speed auto swapped in a few months ago. I went with 5.13's because I am going to go to 40's when I wear out my current 37's. If I were to stay with 37's I probably would have gone with 4.88's. I currently cruise at 70 mph at an RPM of 2300 with the 37's.

There is absolutely no comparison between the V-6 and either of the V-8's, power will not be a problem either way you go.

That sounds about perfect to me.... 70 at 2300rpm

[Screamin Lizard Customs]

Thanks JD :wink:

[84jeepjohn]

who did your hemi conversion?


Hey I was looking at your specks, and I've never seen your JK running around town. do you get her out often? I've got the big black CJ-7 I'm on base most of the time though.

[mmcan]

They do great work and are great guys to work with.

Trust them to do it right.

[2kTiM5]

Hey I was looking at your specks, and I've never seen your JK running around town. do you get her out often? I've got the big black CJ-7 I'm on base most of the time though.

It's not my daily driver,I usually drive it evenings and weekends, the wife drives it every now and then. I live just off Cleveland (indian hills). I am sure we'll cross paths soon.

[2kTiM5]

They do great work and are great guys to work with.

Trust them to do it right.

I hope to be a HEMI convert. They will be the ones that do it if i dont do it myself.

[84jeepjohn]

It's not my daily driver,I usually drive it evenings and weekends, the wife drives it every now and then. I live just off Cleveland (indian hills). I am sure we'll cross paths soon.
It would be nice to see a JK that's lifted around here ;)
I've seen a black one ONCE at Lowes

I hope to be a HEMI convert. They will be the ones that do it if i dont do it myself.
I hope you do this before I PCS, cause I'm gonna have to live this dream vicariously through you LMAO!!!!

[JackMac4]

It would be nice to see a JK that's lifted around here ;)
I've seen a black one ONCE at Lowes


I hope you do this before I PCS, cause I'm gonna have to live this dream vicariously through you LMAO!!!!

Who knew so many people from the speck on the earth called Enid were on here!?

Regarding places closer to OK - I think SLC is your best bet. I've heard nothing but good things from people on this board and others. Adam is known for being a true jeeper first and a business man second. I've never done business with them, but I guarantee when I get the cashola to go big or go home I'm going to dallas. All the shops in OKC have reputations for being less than friendly and less than stand up. I'd love for that to change though.

[2kTiM5]

That makes 3 of us? Enidites? I see your Jk at The office by Mickey D's. I Used to see it at Onvisource.

[84jeepjohn]

That makes 3 of us? Enidites? I see your Jk at The office by Mickey D's. I Used to see it at Onvisource.
DAMN NOW THAT'S SCARRY!!!!

Well it's nice to see other lifted jeeps around here. I LOVE the LOOK on peoples faces in most JK's when I wave at them :thinking:

[Screamin Lizard Customs]

Hey I want yall to know that Adam and Myself love what we do. The customers make it great. I would like to invite any thoughts or needs that you or anyone needs please feel free to call or email. I like to see the OK group growing. We all need to meet and wheel.

Thanks

Gerry

[MKL&L]

Been thinking about how to squeeze more torque out of the 3.8 v6
A hemi swap wold definitely give me more power...

My question is would I need to swap out my d30 front axle to something beefier if i were to shoehorn one of these bad boys in my X?

[IMO107]

I can tell you from experience that choosing a company that will continue to communicate with you with some level enthusiasm after the hemi conversion is complete is very important!! It is not good to get short answers and tone of bother from a guy that you just spent 30k with. Kudos to Screamin Lizard Customs for being on the forum and showing enthusiasm while talking with the anyone that has a question. If I had to do it again I would consider going to Texas.

[SaharaBlackNo1]

I can tell you from experience that choosing a company that will continue to communicate with you with some level enthusiasm after the hemi conversion is complete is very important!! It is not good to get short answers and tone of bother from a guy that you just spent 30k with. Kudos to Screamin Lizard Customs for being on the forum and showing enthusiasm while talking with the anyone that has a question. If I had to do it again I would consider going to Texas.

I can already guess where you went, but would you mind posting or PMing if you're not comfortable sharing with the board?

[1 BAJK]

My answer would be yes, you need stronger axels gears etc.. I'm running RockJock 60s with 5.13 gears and feel comfortable with them.:yup:

[Screamin Lizard Customs]

I would reccomend 44 or 60 depending on the way you wheel.

Gerry

[a-squared]

My answer would be yes, you need stronger axels gears etc.. I'm running RockJock 60s with 5.13 gears and feel comfortable with them.:yup:

:worthless:

[1 BAJK]

I'll try to put some pics on here but they are limited on what they show.

RockJock 60 front with PSC steering assist

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk85/rjbjeepjk/4%20wheel%20show/DSC00849.jpg

RockJock 60 rear

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk85/rjbjeepjk/4%20wheel%20show/DSC00850.jpg

Hemi

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk85/rjbjeepjk/4%20wheel%20show/DSC00851.jpg

[1 BAJK]

And one shot of the parts working

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk85/rjbjeepjk/Gilmer/PICT0024_wmRB1.jpg

:clap::clap::clap:

[1 BAJK]

Man that is one schwaeeeet rig you have there.:thumbsup:

Thanks Bluewaterrider.:thumbsup:

[MOWrangler]

And one shot of the parts working

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk85/rjbjeepjk/Gilmer/PICT0024_wmRB1.jpg

:clap::clap::clap:

Wow... That shot is more exciting than the eyeful-a-day thread! :D

[Screamin Lizard Customs]

Looking good :thumbsup:

Gerry

[SaharaBlackNo1]

SLC,
Have you guys done a 6.4 or do you guys exclusively use the 6.1?

In a discussion over on AEV's site about the "dead spot" for the 6.1s, they mentioned they were working on an A580 transmission upgrade for the 6.1s and 6.4s, do you have any word on when this might be a reality?