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I've posted a few times on here about suggestions for a TJ build. Well, I took the first big step today and bought the engine/trans/xfer.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320172077147
My '98 TJ will be getting the above powerplant/trans. It will be mated to a D60 front and a 14B rear. I hope to make it both interstate roadworthy and "trail ready". The 6.0L should provide more than enough power (365 H.P.) and the 6 speed auto trans (very low first gear) should be great offroad. Plus the engine has the VVT for better MPG, supposedly.
The engine will ship out tomorrow and should arrive within a week or so from Schram's. Then, I will be sending the OE harness/ECU to either Howell or Speartech. Both have competitive quotes at about $800 to rework the harness and program the ECU.
Next, I will try to source the axles (need driver's drop D60 if anyone has one laying around and a 14B). I am going to try to use the OE transfer case. I think it would be slick to have an electric t-case selector. I know there are problems with those and I'm open to your feedback, so let me have it!
.brit


I've posted a few times on here about suggestions for a TJ build. Well, I took the first big step today and bought the engine/trans/xfer.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320172077147
My '98 TJ will be getting the above powerplant/trans. It will be mated to a D60 front and a 14B rear. I hope to make it both interstate roadworthy and "trail ready". The 6.0L should provide more than enough power (365 H.P.) and the 6 speed auto trans (very low first gear) should be great offroad. Plus the engine has the VVT for better MPG, supposedly.
The engine will ship out tomorrow and should arrive within a week or so from Schram's. Then, I will be sending the OE harness/ECU to either Howell or Speartech. Both have competitive quotes at about $800 to rework the harness and program the ECU.
Next, I will try to source the axles (need driver's drop D60 if anyone has one laying around and a 14B). I am going to try to use the OE transfer case. I think it would be slick to have an electric t-case selector. I know there are problems with those and I'm open to your feedback, so let me have it!
.brit