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Hemi Conversion.
Are there any other companies other than the one in MN doing this? I realize they are probably the best, but that price is steep (You can buy a 6.1 with a whole SRT8 wrapped around it for 38 new). I also in North West so MN is going to cost a few G's to have the JK trucked there, and another few to have it trucked back... and I'm not driving it that far... the 37's and 2,500 miles would drive me nuts.
I found a web site www 4 wheel supply com that has radiator, wiring harness, computer, headers, powersteering hose, etc for a conversion... about 4K for all the parts. 5.7's are cheap, 6.1's are about 8-12K depending on how used they are. |
Originally Posted by RubberDucky
(Post 341848)
Are there any other companies other than the one in MN doing this? I realize they are probably the best, but that price is steep (You can buy a 6.1 with a whole SRT8 wrapped around it for 38 new). I also in North West so MN is going to cost a few G's to have the JK trucked there, and another few to have it trucked back... and I'm not driving it that far... the 37's and 2,500 miles would drive me nuts.
I found a web site www 4 wheel supply com that has radiator, wiring harness, computer, headers, powersteering hose, etc for a conversion... about 4K for all the parts. 5.7's are cheap, 6.1's are about 8-12K depending on how used they are. |
Almost looks like this is getting close to being a DIY project with the amount of things that are available to make this conversion happen.
Only think I haven't noted are motor mounts? Could they be the same? What tranny to use is another question. Seth. |
Hey Ducky, i had heard of a place down in Vancouver, WA doing it, i just can not remember the name.
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Originally Posted by RubberDucky
(Post 341892)
Almost looks like this is getting close to being a DIY project with the amount of things that are available to make this conversion happen.
Only think I haven't noted are motor mounts? Could they be the same? What tranny to use is another question. Seth. |
I'm the Seattle area... I'm seeing that it is almost DIY, but I'm sure there is a lot of hidden "oh sh!t" stuff that we don't get to hear about...
That place in Vancouver sounds interesting! Seth. |
Originally Posted by RubberDucky
(Post 341964)
I'm the Seattle area... I'm seeing that it is almost DIY, but I'm sure there is a lot of hidden "oh sh!t" stuff that we don't get to hear about...
That place in Vancouver sounds interesting! Seth. But here is where the Jeep Purist in me comes out....Why a Hemi???? Jeeps are made for crawling....not for flying over rocks!!!! :yup: |
Was at Burnsville on monday having some extra lights installed. Dan knows his shit. He just got an order to ship a half dozen hemi jeeps to China. 4 wheeler magazine was there also. Future hummer project. He knows Hemi conversions.
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Why is everyone so hung up on the hemi's? I understand its a jeep, but the hemi's really aren't worth the money(IMO). I mean 8-12k for a used 6.1? COME ON! Personally I think the 5.7 is gutless in the trucks and the 6.1 sure is fun in the SRT8, but still not worth 8-12k USED. If I really wanted to run a V8 I would definitely get a crate chevy. Save a bunch a money, and have 100 times the aftermarket for the motor.
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Originally Posted by silver rube jk
(Post 342943)
Why is everyone so hung up on the hemi's? I understand its a jeep, but the hemi's really aren't worth the money(IMO). I mean 8-12k for a used 6.1? COME ON! Personally I think the 5.7 is gutless in the trucks and the 6.1 sure is fun in the SRT8, but still not worth 8-12k USED. If I really wanted to run a V8 I would definitely get a crate chevy. Save a bunch a money, and have 100 times the aftermarket for the motor.
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