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AprilzWarrior
08-03-2005, 09:12 PM
Im SOO going to break something now.


I got my 5.9 today and Ive got a 262 Comp Cam on order with Mopar Performance Springs.

I lost 2 Cyl on the 5.2 and dont wanna bore and screw with it. This is going to be WAY more fun and cheaper !

Pics to come...


AW

OverkillZJ
08-03-2005, 09:32 PM
Of course: :worthles:

Kraqa
08-03-2005, 11:39 PM
here we go

LouisianaZJ
08-03-2005, 11:41 PM
gonna convert it to the 5.9l heavy duty windshield wipers also?

:finga: :finga:

AprilzWarrior
08-04-2005, 12:45 AM
gonna convert it to the 5.9l heavy duty windshield wipers also?

:finga: :finga:

Good thinking ! I will go check on those tomorrow... I wonder if the JY still has the HD windshield too ?



:finga:
Jealousy will get you everywhere :weedman:

norcaljr
08-04-2005, 01:23 AM
ok, im taking bets on what breaks 1st.

my $ is on the Dana turdy blowing the R&P comming out of the shop :smt003

TrojanMan
08-04-2005, 02:30 AM
it ain't a true 5.9 without the blinker fluid.

Grandsrus
08-04-2005, 10:12 AM
You'll have to get one of those "special" 5.9 grills in platinum to cruise the malls...

AprilzWarrior
08-04-2005, 10:27 AM
You'll have to get one of those "special" 5.9 grills in platinum to cruise the malls...


Nahh Im cool with the grille. I measured last night... Im not sure the 5.9 rocker cladding will fit over my sliders ! Thats just wrong.


:yawinkle:

Grandsrus
08-05-2005, 09:47 AM
What about the coveted 5.9 tip to slide over the rocks with?? Gotta have that.


In all seriousness, you need PICS!!!! I am very interested in this project as my heep has 205k and burns oil.

AprilzWarrior
08-05-2005, 10:53 PM
My 5.2 was EATING oil... and Im still working on getting all my parts for this critter.


So far... I went with
Comp Cam 262
Mopar Performance Valve Springs
MrGasket Hi Flow Tstat as Robert Shaw is no more from what I hear.
Cometic Gaskets
and its getting the usual Cap/Rotor stuff
New motor mounts (as I tore mine on the CON trip)



Jerod

Kraqa
08-05-2005, 11:16 PM
so let me get this straight. you post here abotu swapping a motor but your not even ready to post pics or at least install. GEEEZZZ.


i think its time you get craka-lacking.


:weedman: :weedman: :weedman: :weedman: :weedman: :weedman: :rock:

nate
08-06-2005, 12:30 AM
He just wanted to lay his penis out on the table so we could all compare...

"haha fuckers.... 5.9L biotch!"

AprilzWarrior
08-06-2005, 01:17 AM
He just wanted to lay his penis out on the table so we could all compare...

"haha fuckers.... 5.9L biotch!"


My moto... "When in doubt, whip it out".

Ill shoot some pics tomorrow.

TrojanMan
08-06-2005, 03:17 AM
I'm sure you already know this, but just incase you forgot (I know I forgot some stupid stuff) - don't neglect the motor mount under the transfer case. Its an easy one to forget about.

AprilzWarrior
08-06-2005, 11:28 AM
I'm sure you already know this, but just incase you forgot (I know I forgot some stupid stuff) - don't neglect the motor mount under the transfer case. Its an easy one to forget about.

That one is still in good shape !

I sleeved my frame rails and built a Clayton like X Member. Today my front LAs go in as well.

Kraqa
08-06-2005, 01:10 PM
ok AW now we REALLY need pics. i'ma sucker for suspension. post em up before i explode.

TrojanMan
08-06-2005, 01:29 PM
ok AW now we REALLY need pics. i'ma sucker for suspension. post em up before i explode.

I'll post some of mine when the camera gets back from the shop, to keep you from getting kraqa guts everywhere.

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
08-06-2005, 03:06 PM
ok AW now we REALLY need pics. i'ma sucker for suspension. post em up before i explode.

I'll post some of mine when the camera gets back from the shop, to keep you from getting kraqa guts everywhere.

because he doesn't know what a stock suspension looks like?

:finga:

AprilzWarrior
08-06-2005, 11:05 PM
Ok...

I sleeved the frame with 3/16" 4"x4" box/chopped. About 4 Plug Welds per side +welding the ends and top. I also use Galvinized Spray on the inside on the box and frame rails to prevent rust.
http://fototime.com/2BF7446DC15EB1A/standard.jpg
http://fototime.com/FBA1C627ABD2EFB/standard.jpg


This is my version of LA,s
Clayton style Xmember, RC style Sleeve, and RE style arms.

PURDY
http://fototime.com/9F341A48F2316BB/standard.jpg
http://fototime.com/372C1801BE6C27E/standard.jpg
http://fototime.com/E190863B8B61B2C/standard.jpg
http://fototime.com/E32F581ED71A85B/standard.jpg


True to form, I fled right out of the shop and into the creek for a "rough" test drive and it just soaks up terrian.

I worked till the cows (calves) came home today... and yes my PT105HD bender doubles as an ass scratcher for the calves.
http://fototime.com/2D63A4F40AE702C/standard.jpg

AW

TrojanMan
08-06-2005, 11:05 PM
ok AW now we REALLY need pics. i'ma sucker for suspension. post em up before i explode.

I'll post some of mine when the camera gets back from the shop, to keep you from getting kraqa guts everywhere.

because he doesn't know what a stock suspension looks like?

:finga:

Haha lick my balls.

I was talking about my stroker, an engine which > most on this site.

AprilzWarrior
08-06-2005, 11:07 PM
Here she is... I also stripped this down today...

Right out of the yard.
http://fototime.com/6572CC2ECECE3E5/standard.jpg

bare.
http://fototime.com/31100ED577A05A9/standard.jpg

Let overs. everything that is NOT in this pic went in the garbage.
http://fototime.com/33DBAA39CB046FB/standard.jpg


AW

Kraqa
08-06-2005, 11:20 PM
nice can't wait to see the end result. Are you gonna do rear LA's?

AprilzWarrior
08-06-2005, 11:24 PM
I was givin a Claytons 4link Truss my Dirk... he has one on his 8.8 already, but yes I will.

TrojanMan
08-07-2005, 12:03 AM
gotta love the rust. Can't wait to see her finished up!

Cue-Ball
08-07-2005, 11:29 AM
AW,

LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to come down there and go for a spin.

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
08-07-2005, 03:16 PM
what has to be done to get that APS tranny to bolt in?

AprilzWarrior
08-07-2005, 04:02 PM
what has to be done to get that APS tranny to bolt in?


I had Wayne build it with this in mind. So all I need to do it use the 5.9 Flex Plate.


Todays pics...
http://fototime.com/C2DB96480593FFC/standard.jpg
http://fototime.com/D5FE7FFDC678383/standard.jpg



AW

norcaljr
08-07-2005, 05:50 PM
did you order the new water pump yet ?

AprilzWarrior
08-07-2005, 06:31 PM
Nope... Cam needs to be ordered too.

BMRisko
08-07-2005, 07:36 PM
Lookin' good dude!

I never knew there were rednecks in CA. I live in TN and don't even have cows in my yard. :finga:

AprilzWarrior
08-07-2005, 07:53 PM
Lookin' good dude!

I never knew there were rednecks in CA. I live in TN and don't even have cows in my yard. :finga:


Those are the little ones...

This was Jesse my pet 6' 3" at his shoulder... Cowz > Dogz
http://fototime.com/77336F950918914/standard.jpg

Its a scan from an old polaroid... but you get it.

Cue-Ball
08-07-2005, 08:02 PM
Lookin' good dude!

I never knew there were rednecks in CA. I live in TN and don't even have cows in my yard. :finga:

:smt046

AprilzWarrior
08-07-2005, 08:14 PM
Lookin' good dude!

I never knew there were rednecks in CA. I live in TN and don't even have cows in my yard. :finga:

:smt046


Dirk can tell ya... Im more of a coutry boy than "redneck" but call it what you like... I fit the description.

Cue-Ball
08-07-2005, 08:19 PM
Yea Jerod is truly a country boy in the truest sense of the word. I would be hard pressed to use him and redneck in the same sentence.

That being said, working until the cows came home was funny as hell.

norcaljr
08-08-2005, 01:41 AM
Yea Jerod is truly a country boy in the truest sense of the word. I would be hard pressed to use him and redneck in the same sentence.

That being said, working until the cows came home was funny as hell.



your just lucky you missed out on the Evil Emu that he has on the ranch. That damn thing would chase your ass till Jerod pulled out a 2''x4'' ...then it would take off like the road runner..heading for the hills :smt003

AprilzWarrior
08-16-2005, 12:17 AM
Got my CAM today... and installed it...

Flow Kooler, Cap and Rotor, and M Performance Valve Springs showed up, Still waiting on Retainers and Keepers and Timing Chain Set from Mopar Performance. Also got my 5.9 Alt NEW from Kolak.

http://fototime.com/C09A3EC594159ED/standard.jpg
http://fototime.com/6B4A8C355E56CA2/standard.jpg
http://fototime.com/B44EA5741C62B37/standard.jpg



AW

LouisianaZJ
08-16-2005, 12:21 AM
now for the important question on this build........















What color are you going to paint the block to distinguish this as a redneck dream machine? chebby orange, lime green, blue, racing red, or that hot pink color?

AprilzWarrior
08-16-2005, 12:22 AM
now for the important question on this build........
What color are you going to paint the block to distinguish this as a redneck dream machine? chebby orange, lime green, blue, racing red, or that hot pink color?



Thats TOO funny... I was just talking about this one...

All Magnums are Black. BUT old school 360s were Blue... so Im torn.

LouisianaZJ
08-16-2005, 12:55 AM
blue = :rock:

Kraqa
08-16-2005, 12:56 AM
just so chad doesn't feel bad paint it pussy lip pink.

chadjans
08-16-2005, 01:09 AM
Ahi Tuna. Fing get it right

JeepinHank
08-16-2005, 10:48 AM
Thats TOO funny... I was just talking about this one...

All Magnums are Black. BUT old school 360s were Blue... so Im torn.

Mmmmmm..... Mopar Blue

Looking good AW

AprilzWarrior
08-16-2005, 07:25 PM
Ahi Tuna. Fing get it right

Awesome :prayer:


That will NEVER DIE...

AprilzWarrior
08-21-2005, 01:32 PM
So... Summit Screwed me over with the Valve Locks... sent the wrong ones so the motor did not go in this weekend, but I did make some progress. Everything is all high temp gloss black.

Wrong Locks in pic. Also got my 5.9 Badge and Mopar Double Roller Chain Set, & Comp Cams Retainers.
http://fototime.com/2986715AFFE6BE3/standard.jpg


Chain installed and mostly painted. I could not find ANY Mopar/Chrysler Blue, only Ford Blue UGH. So Magnum Black it is.
http://fototime.com/9904565D1F84A0A/standard.jpg


Valve Cover and Timing Cover all painted.
http://fototime.com/9B094CB39E79B7E/standard.jpg

Flow Kooler installed... and timing cover/balancer. Bling Bling.
http://fototime.com/0C6A3135F35B2FD/standard.jpg


I also got the accessory bracket all painted high temp gloss black.
Feeling like this is taking forever... I got screwed over by Cometic Gaskets, they just "never shipped" the damn gaskets, so Im running all over trying to get all the gaskets I want now.


AW

jdoom
08-21-2005, 03:27 PM
Lookin good. Keep the pics comin.

:prayer: :supz: :prayer:

Cue-Ball
08-21-2005, 05:57 PM
Might seem like it is taking forever but just remeber you are light years ahead of my project, mine does not feel like it is taking forever, mine IS taking forever.

TrojanMan
08-22-2005, 03:29 AM
your 5.2 valve locks should have worked. the 4.0 and the 5.9 valve locks are even the same.

AprilzWarrior
08-22-2005, 05:54 PM
your 5.2 valve locks should have worked. the 4.0 and the 5.9 valve locks are even the same.


Im going from a 5.2 to a 5.9.


BUT there is no way in hell that the 5.2 lock will work. Reason being that Im running the mopar performance springs which are larger than stock, so I needed larger retainers. Hence needing larger locks... I tried the stock ones and they slip right through the retainers.



AW

AprilzWarrior
08-27-2005, 11:56 PM
New pics...

Sent back all the Comp Retainers and Locks.. all wrong shit (Thanks SUMMIT for screwing with me) and thanks KOLAK for getting me the right info and some parts !


Here we go... this was all today... I finish tomorrow...

http://fototime.com/605E51437195E2C/standard.jpg
http://fototime.com/422DB974E23760C/standard.jpg

Coolant EVERYWHERE no matter how hard a try to get it all out.
http://fototime.com/50B307BFFF049EC/standard.jpg

Old 5.2
http://fototime.com/48895372DC08799/standard.jpg

The 5.2 oil pan on the 5.9... the 5.9 had an IFS pan on it for clearance issues.
http://fototime.com/E664169DE9A04D3/standard.jpg

Dropping it in... over view shot I guess.
http://fototime.com/CE9E7213DC5D6F4/standard.jpg

Bolted to the tranz and new motor mounts installed...
http://fototime.com/FB07D7F315C5A28/standard.jpg


Tomorrow I finish it up.


Thanks
AW

ptownTSI
08-28-2005, 12:41 AM
lookin good jerod! a cammed 5.9 is going to be SWEET :rock:

Cue-Ball
08-28-2005, 01:16 AM
Very nice, this is going to be WICKED when your done.

Doctor Evil
08-29-2005, 02:49 AM
what cam did you go with?

AprilzWarrior
08-29-2005, 07:08 PM
Comp Cam 262... sounds killer.



One prob arose.... BRAND NEW thermostat did not open, and I didnt let it over heat but the Rad BURST anyway... Ill have a new Rad tonight and new T stat and should be all done...


I did drive it and I gotta say... its just RIPS.



AW

Kraqa
08-29-2005, 07:10 PM
i'm jeliouse.



now get it ready for GSW

Doctor Evil
08-29-2005, 10:32 PM
im jealous too. ive still got a stock station wagon with a 185,000 mile 5.2



id really like to see a video of this when your done :prayer: 5.9

AprilzWarrior
08-30-2005, 12:28 AM
There is some video... on a camera phone... waiting for that to get to me yet.

I installed a New Napa Tstat (stainless) and new Radiator. Runs perfect, although Im still taking to a shop to get it fine tuned, ie Timing.

Here are the rest of the pics...
http://fototime.com/2ACB0BB2741BACD/standard.jpg
http://fototime.com/BC888919C570E0B/standard.jpg

All the goodies painted...
http://fototime.com/EFCA72527E411CB/standard.jpg

Checking for leaks, keeping a fan on it while its running, It was a HOT sunday.
http://fototime.com/11856E06BCE681E/standard.jpg

Some bling bling on the oil pan...
http://fototime.com/004256DDBC8FAFF/standard.jpg

5.9 Badge... which is now on the rear hatch.
http://fototime.com/E5AE6DFB54AED8D/standard.jpg


Done.
http://fototime.com/DEFEA0A4639EA5D/standard.jpg


Thanks for reading all my crap.
AW

AprilzWarrior
08-30-2005, 12:34 AM
Lost link...

sorry.

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
08-30-2005, 01:03 AM
looking good. i bet i know from whom you got that amsoil.

:mrgreen:

Cue-Ball
08-30-2005, 01:33 AM
looking good. i bet i know from whom you got that amsoil.

:mrgreen:

Yea baby :supz:

offroadzj
08-30-2005, 02:12 AM
damn... looking good. It all looks way too familiar (with the exception of the cams, etc). I just got done doing the 5.9 swap into my 94. Glad to hear it started up first try. I only have a factory 5.9, nothing special, and I love the amount of torque I have... I cant imagine what it would be like with better cams, etc.
Congratulations.

Kenny

LouisianaZJ
08-30-2005, 03:13 AM
still got the pImP grill on that thing?

what kinda front axle you running now?? looks like a hp44 or somethin?? might just be a wierd diff cover though

AprilzWarrior
08-30-2005, 08:37 AM
still got the pImP grill on that thing?

what kinda front axle you running now?? looks like a hp44 or somethin?? might just be a wierd diff cover though

8.8 rear... and 30 front, w/home brew rock ring... Im still babying that thing. Saving for a Rock Crusher.

JeepinHank
08-30-2005, 11:05 AM
Sweet.

Grandsrus
08-30-2005, 11:14 AM
Looks awesome!!!!

I have a couple of questions:
Did you get the 5.9 from a 5.9 Grand or just a Ram truck?

Did you have to do anything special with the balancer? I heard the 5.2 is different than the 5.9 in that respect.

Any other problems you ran into?

Very good job!

geberhard
08-30-2005, 12:19 PM
Jerod!

Kicks ass!!!!

Gui

TrojanMan
08-30-2005, 02:44 PM
your 5.2 valve locks should have worked. the 4.0 and the 5.9 valve locks are even the same.


Im going from a 5.2 to a 5.9.


BUT there is no way in hell that the 5.2 lock will work. Reason being that Im running the mopar performance springs which are larger than stock, so I needed larger retainers. Hence needing larger locks... I tried the stock ones and they slip right through the retainers.



AW

That's strange... I'm using 5.9 performance springs too, with the larger retainers... maybe my 4.0 locks are superior :finga:

AprilzWarrior
08-30-2005, 07:22 PM
your 5.2 valve locks should have worked. the 4.0 and the 5.9 valve locks are even the same.


Im going from a 5.2 to a 5.9.


BUT there is no way in hell that the 5.2 lock will work. Reason being that Im running the mopar performance springs which are larger than stock, so I needed larger retainers. Hence needing larger locks... I tried the stock ones and they slip right through the retainers.



AW

That's strange... I'm using 5.9 performance springs too, with the larger retainers... maybe my 4.0 locks are superior :finga:


Um not... keep reading... Summit sent the wrong retainers (Comp Cams), thats why they slipped through... NOW that I have the MOPAR retainers, all is good.


Livin La Vida 5.9

AprilzWarrior
08-30-2005, 07:29 PM
Looks awesome!!!!

I have a couple of questions:
Did you get the 5.9 from a 5.9 Grand or just a Ram truck?

Did you have to do anything special with the balancer? I heard the 5.2 is different than the 5.9 in that respect.

Any other problems you ran into?

Very good job!


Good question... The Harmonic Balancer came with the 5.9 motor... use it only, the pulleys from the 5.2 were a direct swap. Also, the Flex Plate must be used from the 5.9 since the 5.9s are externally balanced.


I scored the motor from a 2000 Durango with 40K on it. Its almost all the same as any 5.2/5.9 ZJ. Exceptions are Obvious (EGR on some years) Oil pump has a longer pick up tube than the Jeeps and oil pan has a bulge at the front and thin in the center to clear the IFS Dodge front ends. SO swaping oil pump/pan is a must. The accesory brackets are the Exact same mounting, as well as timing cover etc. I used the 5.9 Distributor only cuz it was covered in oil like my 5.2 version, other wise the same exact part.


As for harness' the ZJ sensors did not match the sensors on the Durango. ie Crank Position sensor (I think) had 2 wires, where dodge has 3. But thats how many of the sensors were, including the Oil Pressure Sending unit, and Temp sending unit.

Its a pretty easy swap for a 5.2 to 5.9 but otherwise I imagine it being a BEAR going from anything else.


AW

Jim311
08-30-2005, 07:44 PM
Looks awesome!!!!

I have a couple of questions:
Did you get the 5.9 from a 5.9 Grand or just a Ram truck?

Did you have to do anything special with the balancer? I heard the 5.2 is different than the 5.9 in that respect.

Any other problems you ran into?

Very good job!


Good question... The Harmonic Balancer came with the 5.9 motor... use it only, the pulleys from the 5.2 were a direct swap. Also, the Flex Plate must be used from the 5.9 since the 5.9s are externally balanced.


I scored the motor from a 2000 Durango with 40K on it. Its almost all the same as any 5.2/5.9 ZJ. Exceptions are Obvious (EGR on some years) Oil pump has a longer pick up tube than the Jeeps and oil pan has a bulge at the front and thin in the center to clear the IFS Dodge front ends. SO swaping oil pump/pan is a must. The accesory brackets are the Exact same mounting, as well as timing cover etc. I used the 5.9 Distributor only cuz it was covered in oil like my 5.2 version, other wise the same exact part.


As for harness' the ZJ sensors did not match the sensors on the Durango. ie Crank Position sensor (I think) had 2 wires, where dodge has 3. But thats how many of the sensors were, including the Oil Pressure Sending unit, and Temp sending unit.

Its a pretty easy swap for a 5.2 to 5.9 but otherwise I imagine it being a BEAR going from anything else.


AW


So how did you connect it to the harness? Splice the wires in? Splice in the correct connectors? What year is your Jeep, and what year engine did you get? I think there was a change in connectors between 96 and 98. I had to swap a few things when I put a 98 5.2 in my 96 ZJ. It was easy to transfer almost everything over.. most of the stuff that didn't work was on the throttle body and whatnot.

AprilzWarrior
08-30-2005, 08:15 PM
I scored the motor from a 2000 Durango with 40K on it.
AW



So how did you connect it to the harness? Splice the wires in? Splice in the correct connectors? What year is your Jeep, and what year engine did you get? I think there was a change in connectors between 96 and 98. I had to swap a few things when I put a 98 5.2 in my 96 ZJ. It was easy to transfer almost everything over.. most of the stuff that didn't work was on the throttle body and whatnot.


Connect the harness ? I used my Existing Sensors, rather than the ones on the 5.9 already. My ZJ is a 95 OBD 1


I tried to keep it simple for me in the future as well... by doing it this way. So ALL the sensors are stock 95 5.2. No bigge.

LouisianaZJ
08-30-2005, 08:21 PM
the 5.9l sensors are faster

Grandsrus
08-30-2005, 09:13 PM
Maybe a dumb question but mine has the EGR port. Did you just block off yours? Will it still pass emissions?

I see you beefed up your tranny as well. How about your T-case? Or do you already have a 231?

Also, I wonder if the tranny behind that Durango 360 would swap right into our jeeps???

Cool, thanks for answering all my questions.
I have been wanting to do this to mine for about 3 years. My 93 is beat.

AprilzWarrior
08-30-2005, 09:43 PM
Ok... here we go...

I did state all about the EGR stuff... BUT I used my EGR Kegger from my 1995 V8 5.2ltr.

I still have the 5.9 intake without EGR in my shop w/TB.


I have an APS Tranz, bulletproof.

Behind that is a 5 or 6plantary (I forget which now)


The Dodge tranz are Driver Starter... good luck fitting the exhaust with that setup. Jeeps are passenger starter.


Im actually glad this helps someone.


AW

Jim311
08-30-2005, 10:22 PM
I scored the motor from a 2000 Durango with 40K on it.
AW



So how did you connect it to the harness? Splice the wires in? Splice in the correct connectors? What year is your Jeep, and what year engine did you get? I think there was a change in connectors between 96 and 98. I had to swap a few things when I put a 98 5.2 in my 96 ZJ. It was easy to transfer almost everything over.. most of the stuff that didn't work was on the throttle body and whatnot.


Connect the harness ? I used my Existing Sensors, rather than the ones on the 5.9 already. My ZJ is a 95 OBD 1


I tried to keep it simple for me in the future as well... by doing it this way. So ALL the sensors are stock 95 5.2. No bigge.

Ah... I wasn't aware all the sensors would simply go right into place. Looks like the 5.2 and 5.9 are virtually identical motors then. I ended up doing the same fucking thing on the 5.2 that I swapped in. Fuck.. I might as well have put in a 5.9 if I'd know it would have been this easy.

Grandsrus
08-30-2005, 10:37 PM
Cool, I guess i thought that only 93-94 had EGR. So they stopped the EGR in 96?

Anyway, thanks for all the great info!!!!!

Get some vids going of how it sounds and how she drives.

AprilzWarrior
08-30-2005, 10:38 PM
Cool, I guess i thought that only 93-94 had EGR. So they stopped the EGR in 96?

Anyway, thanks for all the great info!!!!!

Get some vids going of how it sounds and how she drives.

93-95 EGR

96+ without egr

AprilzWarrior
09-01-2005, 12:40 AM
I took the 5.9 to a shop today to have it looked at on a Scope, turns out that the Bosch +4s SUCK, and that was my "slight miss" so I threw it Auto Light Double Platinums, and its smooth through acceleration.


I also passed smog with a GUTTED CAT.


LOL :partyman:

Cue-Ball
09-01-2005, 12:45 AM
...turns out that the Bosch +4s SUCK

Now you tell me after I just installed them the night before I took it over to Scott. Oh well. Story of my life.

Great to hear she is running smooth. :prayer:

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
09-01-2005, 01:10 AM
turns out that the Bosch +4s SUCK,

coulda told ya that, spark travels to the path of least resistance whether you have 1 or 40 paths.

forexfour
09-01-2005, 10:45 AM
Sweet Jerod, been following you progress since we were last up there and saw the build up start. Shayna and I Can't wait to see it all done later today Bud! See yo about 4 :weedman:

TrojanMan
09-01-2005, 05:10 PM
turns out that the Bosch +4s SUCK,

coulda told ya that, spark travels to the path of least resistance whether you have 1 or 40 paths.

ever heard of parallel circuits? ;)

Anyway, I run them in my stroker and so far they're looking good. The lifetime warranty is what sold me.

Cue-Ball
09-01-2005, 05:21 PM
The lifetime warranty is what sold me.

Did not know about that.

AprilzWarrior
09-01-2005, 06:05 PM
turns out that the Bosch +4s SUCK,

coulda told ya that, spark travels to the path of least resistance whether you have 1 or 40 paths.

ever heard of parallel circuits? ;)

Anyway, I run them in my stroker and so far they're looking good. The lifetime warranty is what sold me.


Well my local Parts house returned my +4 and I went with some Double Platinum Autolights and its smoothed out.



I have another set of Bosch +4s from the 5.2 anybody ?


AW

TrojanMan
09-01-2005, 06:38 PM
well its good to know it worked out for you. maybe i'll run some el-cheapos in mine and see how it runs. i still have yet to hook up a timing light haha, i think i'll do that when i get home saturday.

RebelGT
09-12-2007, 01:31 AM
did you do anything to add extra fuel?

canadian_driver
09-12-2007, 08:40 AM
09-01-2005

RebelGT
09-12-2007, 08:51 AM
09-01-2005


yep, i did this swap, so i'm looking for an answer ;)

offroadzj
09-12-2007, 11:05 PM
i also did the swap in my 94. As far as fuel goes, I just picked up a mopar performance computer and am running that. It has been running fine (as far as I can tell) since I did the swap either last year or the year before... cant remember when.. lol

Israel
09-13-2007, 08:04 PM
I did the swap in my 95 and added the Mopar computer as well. It pulls pretty strongly and the plugs aren't showing any sign of being run lean. The only hiccup was a little overheating on the freeway up long hills which was solved by a Hayden HD fan clutch.

RebelGT
09-15-2007, 10:40 AM
I went and ordered up an ECU from my local dealer, hopefully it'll be the answer to my problems.

Israel
09-15-2007, 10:57 AM
I went and ordered up an ECU from my local dealer, hopefully it'll be the answer to my problems.

What problems? Mine runs stronger with the computer, but it ran fine with the stock computer still in it too.

RebelGT
09-16-2007, 06:43 AM
I've been having some problems with the computer stalling the engine, but my setup is a 5 speed. If you engine brake to a stop, and clutch in, the engine will stall. So I'm hoping that the Mopar ECU might be able to catch the engine from stalling a lil better.

Israel
09-16-2007, 08:24 PM
Could it be the IAC motor?

nateman54
09-23-2007, 07:51 PM
So, how is everything now with a few weeks on the motor? I need to do this soon. I have a 5.2 w/ 263,000 mi. on it. But I want aluminum heads....

tywilson88
09-23-2007, 08:47 PM
nice, what is the power difference between the 5.2 and 5.9

fsjtrash
09-24-2007, 01:24 AM
i want a 5.9. fuuck!

RebelGT
09-24-2007, 06:49 AM
The Mopar ECU didn't do anything noticeable to fix the idle problem, the truck wanted to idle at around 200rpm, and would bring itself to a stall, we adjusted the idle adjustment screw to bump up the idle, and that seems to work fine. The truck would still stall out sometime, so we sprayed a ton of carb cleaner to clean the IAC, and that seems to have fixed things.

fsjtrash
10-04-2007, 10:10 PM
i want a 5.9. fuuck!

haha... I got a 5.9 in the shop now!