SRT8 Hemi JK Conversion
 

We're well into another teardown as part of an SRT8 Hemi conversion. This time we're converting a 2-door Sahara.

The build will include:
AEV Front Bumper (painted to match vehicle body)
AEV Heat Reduction Hood
Warn 8K Winch
SLC SRT8 Leather Interior

Our Master Fabricator, Adam:
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Turning to task...
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Crossmember's out - old exhaust visible:
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More of the way it was...
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This thing's going to have to move, I think (Evap Can)
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There's a likely spot:
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Not exactly a bolt-on power add:
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Cleaning up the frame rail:
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3.8l gone!
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Ready to start test-fitting:
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Here's some shots of the leather before we got to the install:

The very - cool Screamin Lizard logo. Oh, and that other logo, too...
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Zoomed out a bit showing off the rest of the panel:
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gonna be sick

:drool: so nice!!!

I wish i had the money for one of these

man if $$$ was not option

Hemi.....Yep

Its on the todo list....in the next couple years or so ha

How far away is far away :) I'm up for a road trip...

We're working on fitting the motor here:

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Wish I had the time and money for something like that...

x2 ... :naw:

i would make the time, but the money is an issue. How much are we talking? everybody says they can't afford and I proably can't either, but I don't know what it would cost. I would probably just want a 5.7 also my brother has an srt8 300 and it scary fast. I know that it would be dangerous in a jk. especiallyf for somebody like me who likes to drive too fast.

Niiiice....

For the 5.7, the AEV kit with Hemi and tranny are about $10,000 combined. If you do it yourself that is is, but if someone else does it for you it is aroung $18,500 with labor.

AEV is in Missoula MT only 8 hours from ya.

Gonna be sweet!!!

Range in price wehter a new motor or donor. Lots of options and motors in stock ready to roll.

Gerry:thumbsup:

Is there a 6sp manual available for these beasts yet? I know they're (or they will) starting to make them for the hemi cars. Will those be able to hook right up to a transfer case and go? Or will you need something heavier duty for the off road

I beleive Screaming Lizzard and Burnsville Off Road both have done these with manual trannys

Crazy but..... i need one!!!:thumbsup:

Thank you so much a 2dr Sahara,can't wait,wish I had the money for a HEMI:yup:

I need more money soon:eek2:

Please tell me you're kidding! Is there a 7 liter hemi out there???? :what?:

Have you not seen the Orange Crush?

Oh, I have... but I didn't realize it had a 7 liter! Jeesh.... That thing must tick off every Prius owner this side of the globe!

WOW, i wish for a hemi in my future to but man the funds arent there yet:what?:

any body know what gas milage they get with the 5.7 liter in the JK?:thinking:

Awesome build!

whats the wieght difference between the hemi and the v6:thinking: if you stepped on your brakes to hard would you indo. i wonder if you could do a stoppie.:rotflmao2: nice build, cant wait to see the finish product

AEV is quoting with 4.88 gears and 35" tires you will get around 14 city, 17 highway. I am assuming that this requires not being to heavy on the gas.

There's a definate weight increase, however driveability's still excellent.

Those mileage numbers don't surprise me too much. The big V8 just doesn't have to work as hard as the 3.8.

That's not any worse than i get with the v6.

I think it would be a bigger difference with 37" tires since you can run 4.88 gears with them for highway economy while still having decent power and acceleration.

That's absolutely awesome, I still crave an alum blocked LS2 or LS7, the weight would probably equal or 3.8's and need I say anything else about the rest of the engine? :cool:

I'm jealous. Still waiting on someone to a) drop off a free hemi engine in my driveway or b) give me the winning lottery ticket.. :brows:

How many hours does the engine replacement involve?

must have hemi.....must save money......

:thumbsup:NO 7.0L Hemi Yet but Camp you know that should be on the horizon. I hope that everything is going good with your biuld. Good luck at SEMA i will see you in Moab if not sooner.

The biuld takes as long as the list is. Most of the time we are doing more that just a Hemi install. Great time though.:clap::clap:

Gerry

We're a good bit further along. We're putting a 4" Full Traction Ultimate lift under this JK. Here's some more in - progress pics.

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Man you guys do some awesome stuff! I've already got my dream wish list going and SLC is on the top of the list... now just to win the lotto lol

Those are the numbers I'm seeing now with the stock gears and rubi tires with the 5.7

We're a good bit further along. We're putting a 4" Full Traction Ultimate lift under this JK. Here's some more in - progress pics.

Like a kid in a candy store...:yup: Sweet!