The Rebuild of The Build

[cable97526]

Well first off let me say I'm sorry, but I tried to keep the jeeps beating heart alive, but it was no use. The 401 just isn't enough motor for this thing, so when doing something right it's worth over doing. The new setup is going to be a chevy 8.1L with 4L85E combo from an 04 sierra 3500, the ECU is being sent to HAL injection to be retuned and power management taken out. This motor is VERY conservatively rated at 375HP and 445ft. lbs. of torque. After speaking to HAL I have been told it is closer to the 500hp mark and almost 600lb ft of torque:eek: when tuning and power management is removed. I'm going to make this a drive by cable motor instead of the original drive by wire. I will also be installing a ZZ502 cam from GMPP to help it out a little:D. So on the with the teardown of the old, Special thanks to Jason for a very smooth transaction and I wish him all the best with his new drivetrain!

Now for the teardown
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Front end off which makes it much easier!
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All the parts and pieces off the fenders and laying across the engine.
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After a couple of hours it's out!
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Here she is in all her glory, I hope she still gets put to good use!
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Begining Next week ( I would start this weekend but I have to travel for races) I will be stuffing the 8.1 in and seeing what does and DOESN'T fit. Stay Tuned.

[cable97526]

Thought I would post some Teaser pics of the new drivetrain.

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[duncanstives]

The 401 just isn't enough motor for this thing


:eek: :eek: :eek: :thumbsup:


Looks like its gonna be an awesome setup!

[ClovisMan]

Thought I would post some Teaser pics of the new drivetrain.

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http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/134/l_e319f93f56164ae08e1db4fc10431849.jpgI just wet myself!:eek: :eek: :eek:
How do go from drive-by-wire to cable actuated? Is there a kit out for that?

[cable97526]

You just have to have the PCM reprogrammed for Drive by cable.

[fulsizjeep]

I guess I do not understand putting a Bowtie in a FSJ any more than you understand why anyone would continue to use a Borg Warner QuadraTrac. ;)

[Tad]

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I don't even have socks that clean :thumbsup:
This looks to be real fun to watch happen.

[cable97526]

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I don't even have socks that clean :thumbsup:
This looks to be real fun to watch happen.

Thank you Tad, Sorry I had to leave the Pro-Jection crowd:D How's yours doing BTW?

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

We had those engines in front of an Allison trans in our 26' U-Haul JH's and as big as they were they still moved pretty well.

[Tad]

Thank you Tad, Sorry I had to leave the Pro-Jection crowd:D How's yours doing BTW?
Yes, I didn't want to tread on your post but way better.
Backed the fuel pressure down to about 17, reset everything and rechecked the TPS, haven't had to mess with it in several weeks now.
Thanks :thumbsup:

[Josh D]

No replacement for displacement!:thumbsup:

Things going to be a beast!

[shadowjeep]

this is gonna be good. keep the pics coming.

[bigun]

Ho Hum another chevy in a jeep build :D

[Dirt Wag]

Is the rest of your drive train gonna be able to deal with all that power? What axles are you running?

[cable97526]

Is the rest of your drive train gonna be able to deal with all that power? What axles are you running?

Well the rest of the Drivetrain consist of a 14BF rear, D60 front (35 spline outers) and NP 205 so it should be up to that task at hand:thumbsup:

[Dirt Wag]

Well the rest of the Drivetrain consist of a 14BF rear, D60 front (35 spline outers) and NP 205 so it should be up to that task at hand:thumbsup:NICE! That's gonna be a tough rig - good luck with the transplant.:thumbsup: