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Feb 15, 2008 | 05:54 AM

#11

CMac

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[QUOTE=CSchaible;341994]That is probably your closest option...next closest is in Arizona

Who in AZ is doing this? I live in NM and maybe interested in a gutless 5.7.

Feb 15, 2008 | 06:09 AM

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kntr

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AEV in Missoula is only 8-9 hrs from Seattle.

Feb 15, 2008 | 06:15 AM

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scouter4life

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[quote=CMac;343120]

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Originally Posted by CSchaible

That is probably your closest option...next closest is in Arizona

Who in AZ is doing this? I live in NM and maybe interested in a gutless 5.7.

I believe 4 wheel supply in Phoenix is doing them.

Feb 15, 2008 | 07:44 AM

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RubberDucky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kntr

AEV in Missoula is only 8-9 hrs from Seattle.

is AEV actually doing these? They make no mention on there site?

Feb 15, 2008 | 07:53 AM

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Littlejon

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Originally Posted by RubberDucky

is AEV actually doing these? They make no mention on there site?

They have done some conversions, but they are still working on perfecting all of their electronics for it, and testing them to make sure they last.

Feb 15, 2008 | 07:58 AM

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RubberDucky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CSchaible

That is probably your closest option...next closest is in Arizona

But here is where the Jeep Purist in me comes out....Why a Hemi???? Jeeps are made for crawling....not for flying over rocks!!!!

Jeeps have come with V8's in the past, but lets look at this from a different perspective....

I have 37's, heavy bumpers, winch, rock rails etc. My truck is heavy and I tow a tent trailer occasionally which albeit isn't that heavy (1200 lbs) it seems to be plenty for the JK to pull.

I want to upgrade the axles eventually (replace the 44's with 60's) and move to 40' tires, which will make this even heavier and slower.

Seth.

Feb 15, 2008 | 12:35 PM

#17

Ronson

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From: Yuma AZ.

In Arizona its www.cop4x4.com

Feb 15, 2008 | 01:11 PM

#18

RevyJKU08

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Originally Posted by silver rube jk

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.

Forget the Gasser's.......Let me know when a company slams in a 5.9L or 6.7L Cummin's Turbo Diesel in a JK then I will be VERY INTERESTED!

The HP, Torque and performance upgrades are endless on the CTD!