Irish Build Thread

[TrailHunter]

I think this is a good build thread to read for those who are thinking about a swap... and should shed some reality... And that reality is; If it was easy (and cheap), everyone would do it. I would also think Motech or any other company doing swaps, want nothing more than hassle free results. Dealing with Swap issues is just the Price of playing Poker... Ya gotta be patient and dedicated.

I’m sure the build here will iron itself out, and be worth the efforts... I mean it’s a V8 in a Jeep.. that’s still f’n awesome.

 

[Irish JK]

Looks like some good progress was made this week towards helping keep the 6l80 cool.






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[Sharkey]

That’s pretty sweet. Is that cooler basically on top of the EVOlever next to the upper OEM rear shock mount (at least that is what it looks like to me)?

Where are you ultimately dumping the exhaust from the new headers?


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[Irish JK]

That’s pretty sweet. Is that cooler basically on top of the EVOlever next to the upper OEM rear shock mount (at least that is what it looks like to me)?

Where are you ultimately dumping the exhaust from the new headers?


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Yes. That’s exactly where it’s at. 1/4” plate brackets.

Exhaust still dumps the same place most evo cantilevers I’ve seen, driver side in front of the rear axle. I’m not sure if it’s going to be too loud or too quiet, but should find out this week.


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[Exodus 4x4]

Yes. That’s exactly where it’s at. 1/4” plate brackets.

Exhaust still dumps the same place most evo cantilevers I’ve seen, driver side in front of the rear axle. I’m not sure if it’s going to be too loud or too quiet, but should find out this week.


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Too loud? Psh


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[Irish JK]

Too loud? Psh


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Right


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[uberc4]

Funny enough, I saw your jeep on Denton’s IG page. I hope they get everything sorted out for you! I look forward to seeing the finished result.


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[fiend]

Yes. That’s exactly where it’s at. 1/4” plate brackets.

Exhaust still dumps the same place most evo cantilevers I’ve seen, driver side in front of the rear axle. I’m not sure if it’s going to be too loud or too quiet, but should find out this week.


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Trans cooler or ...? Long lines to go all the way back .


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[Irish JK]

Trans cooler or ...? Long lines to go all the way back .


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Yes. That’s part of the point. Long lines to the back just add that much more fluid and time out of the trans. Also, not a whole lot of other places for any decent size cooler with fans In a full body/frame JK.


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[fiend]

Yes. That’s part of the point. Long lines to the back just add that much more fluid and time out of the trans. Also, not a whole lot of other places for any decent size cooler with fans In a full body/frame JK.


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I get it. Can’t have too much cooling.


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[Brute]

Yes. That’s part of the point. Long lines to the back just add that much more fluid and time out of the trans. Also, not a whole lot of other places for any decent size cooler with fans In a full body/frame JK.


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I get it. Can’t have too much cooling.


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That’s the ticket...

 

[Ddays]

That’s the ticket...

Have you had any cooling/electrical issues with any of your Jeeps? I know in the JK6 you've got a bunch of aux coolers in the bed. But you've never mentioned any real issues that I recall.

 

[wayoflife]

Looks like some good progress was made this week towards helping keep the 6l80 cool.

Nice! Great location for it. Any thoughts on where you'll put the evap?

 

[WJCO]

Looks like some good progress was made this week towards helping keep the 6l80 cool.

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Yes. That’s part of the point. Long lines to the back just add that much more fluid and time out of the trans.

That's a really good idea. Hope it works out.

 

[Irish JK]

Nice! Great location for it. Any thoughts on where you'll put the evap?

In the trash.


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[Brute]

Have you had any cooling/electrical issues with any of your Jeeps? I know in the JK6 you've got a bunch of aux coolers in the bed. But you've never mentioned any real issues that I recall.

Not with the Hellcat...moving the oil cooler to the back with a fan increased oil supply, and a very efficient fan/shroud...I’ve never seen temps above 208

 

[Irish JK]

Almost time to drop the body back on.




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[WJCO]

Almost time to drop the body back on.

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Is that a high flow cat or is the pipe just bigger there after the collector?

 

[Snboarder113]

Clean work with the header wrap looks like it should help


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[Irish JK]

Is that a high flow cat or is the pipe just bigger there after the collector?

Cat


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