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We had a starter adapter made so we can run the engine on my buddy's test stand. The stand was built/configured for LSs originally so it doesn't have any sort of starter provisions (LS starters bolt to the block, while GenIII Hemi starters mount to the trans) so we needed this made to test the...

To feed this 426cui Hemi the stock fuel pump wasn't going to be enough. One of the upsides of the tank-tuck and cutting out the spare tire tub is we created an access panel for the fuel pump, evap, etc. We retained EVAP back then and left the panel not fully sealed because we wanted to make...

With all the changes to the engine bay, exhaust etc. some new brake lines were in order to keep them routed cleanly, away from excessive heat, etc. The master cylinder is off too since I'm going to do a big brake kit on it I'm doing a master from a E350 van that nearly bolts up (you just have...

Another great write-up! You are really getting that thing dialed in, honestly it's a pretty perfect size/combo for a WJ. -TJ

Some updates on this old thing... we found the rear ARB leak issue: Parts have been ordered, and that should be handled, along with a laundry list of little odds and ends soon. While it's in for all of that the bumper, winch and lights are finally going on. I don't remember if I even posted...

Too much HP and way too much TQ. ;) But seriously, the 6.1 was right around 425/425 bone stock. Just on cubic inch increase it should be up around 14%, but since most of that CUI gain comes from stroke I suspect torque will have an out-sized gain. Then there's the exhaust we built. It still...

We still need to touch-up the HEMI logo, and it's a LOT of orange but I think I like it. Once it's in and the intake tract is in place, all the PS and AC stuff, etc. it'll tone-down the orange some, but I wanted it to make a statement! I also debated leaving the "6.1" part black, since this...

I'm ready to wheel with it again too! :tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy: -TJ

Awesome trip, I think I need to duplicate it! -TJ

Next thing, we didn't paint the valley because we forgot the 6.1 intake manifold leaves it exposed, the manifold had to come back off for some coolant pipes and stuff anyway, so it's getting painted Hemi orange too: -TJ

Another issue was the windage tray. The new once, which was ordered for the 6.1 had way less clearance around the rods/rod bolts than the old one from the junkyard 5.7 mock-up-motor. A new 5.7 unit resolved the issue (tried to trim the 6.1 new one, but it just grabbed the blade and bent)...

The JK axles I put in my WJ were from a Recon (I searched for Recon axles for the thicker axle tubes and bigger Cs as well) and were 3.73s. Not a lot of ppl realize later-JK Rubicons (Recon or not) with the auto had 3.73s unless optioned to the 4.10s. Anyway, IMHO the cost of a regear isn't...

BTW, we had a local paint shop mix up the original factory code paint in a rattle-can for the engine bay. The engine bay was somewhat painted (very light in some areas, obviously it wasn't a focus on the assembly line) but not clear-coated, and I wanted to maintain that look (this is NOT a show...

Hey I do that. (sorry somebody HAD to) -TJ

Engine bay cleanup/paint: Engine detailing/paint: -TJ

OEM crank was undercut on the snout, aftermarket has a big radius: Chamfered the crank gear for the timing set to ensure it fully seats and the alignment with the cam gear is spot-on: -TJ

BTW, here are the cam specs:

I'm not saying he shouldn't have used 4L, again I support using it way more than most people choose to. And it's not like he has to go 2W or 4L, there's always 4H too. ;) But, I get your points and agree the Mav is very impressive for what it is, and I still want one. ;) Cheers, TJ

Your Mav is awesome, and I really want one myself. That said, c'mon a built T4R didn't "need" 4L to do the same sections you were doing easily in a Mav. There's a big difference between choosing to use 4L because it's just easier (and easier on the rig) and *needing* 4L. I run 4L a lot...

Thanks! It certainly has been a journey, lol. -TJ