"Team6.1" (Tagsrover)
10/20/2014 at 20:42 • Filed to: None
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"Team6.1" (Tagsrover)
10/20/2014 at 20:42 • Filed to: None | 13
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Alright Oppo, sorry for the teaser with no follow up 2 weeks ago, here is that thing I did:
2008 JK Unlimited with a 6.1L Hemi under the hood because 6.1L Hemi. 2nd owner. 16,000 miles (poor thing never got driven)
It was an AEV conversion, and as such came with all the other upgrades in those packages. Looks like the owner also had some stuff done as well. Haven't had a chance to poke and prod everything but so far it's definitely got a beefed up transmission and drivetrain, dana 44's, 4" lift, skid plates, 35x12.50x20s all around + matching spare, vented hood, full exhaust, warn 9.5ti winch, IPF front lights, MyGig navigation/satellite radio, upgraded sound system, power everything.
It still needs lockers, a cb, some other basic trail stuff. Fenders in the future. Otherwise no major mechanical or cosmetic surgery that I foresee. I'm not in love with the wheels, but they should be pretty easy to unload to get some smaller rim/more rubber.
Yes it sounds bad ass. Yes it hauls. No I do not have a video yet :-( Power estimate is around 425hp but who knows without a dyno. 0-60 time I'm estimating close to 5 seconds based on not racing other people.... Right on the verge of breaking traction but still hooks up.
I sold my 2011 5.0 mustang and I am in the process of replacing the water pump on my 99 TJ, then getting her pretty so I can sell her too. I figured this was the best of both those worlds, and with a company car I can DD on the weekends too, I figure I might as well go balls to the proverbial wall on this. Less insurance, more garage space. There are a shit load of hot mustangs, especially in Las Vegas, but I have never seen a Hemi jeep. People constantly asking about the hemi and if they can see it, it's pretty fun.
So yes. I am broke-ish. But 6.1L Hemi Wrangler.
jkm7680
> Team6.1
10/20/2014 at 20:47 |
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That looks badass! But a 6-Speed swap or something would really work.
FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> Team6.1
10/20/2014 at 20:48 |
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Wow congrats. I applaud you. If you change out the fenders you will probably have to swap the front bumper as well since its made to line up with those factory fenders. Body armor is pretty fun to make yourself if you are the DIY type . Definitely lose those wheels. Do you plan to keep her on 35's or go bigger?
AM3R
> jkm7680
10/20/2014 at 20:57 |
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my exact thought. Would make this a solid 10/10!
PS9
> Team6.1
10/20/2014 at 20:59 |
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6.1L and AWD?
That's not fair at all. I'll say a prayer for the Honda kids in your neighborhood, because they will need it.
Sn210
> Team6.1
10/20/2014 at 21:00 |
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that's just too awesome, congrats again
Big Bubba Ray
> Team6.1
10/20/2014 at 21:04 |
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Words cannot describe how jelly I am. This Jeep is insanely bad ass. Have fun with it!
Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> Team6.1
10/20/2014 at 21:53 |
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Im commenting before I read it:
cazzyodo
> Team6.1
10/20/2014 at 22:49 |
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I...
But...
It...
Um...
Damn.
HammerheadFistpunch
> Team6.1
10/20/2014 at 23:10 |
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dude that is epic! can't wait to hear more about it. Can I share to overland.kinja.com?
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Team6.1
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/21/2014 at 04:47 |
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For sure
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Team6.1
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/21/2014 at 04:52 |
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37's would be nice, and I hadn't thought about the front bumper thing.
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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> Team6.1
10/21/2014 at 09:29 |
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If you go 37's consider getting military surplus tires. They require a 16.5" rim but that doesn't really matter since you are getting new wheels. Most importantly, they are half the price of comparable 37" tires - check out trail worthy fab
6shelBfan6
> Team6.1
10/21/2014 at 11:58 |
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What are the two buttons to the left of the AC controls?
swaptastic
> Team6.1
10/21/2014 at 22:14 |
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Would it be alright for me to write about your Jeep and use your images?
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Team6.1
> 6shelBfan6
10/22/2014 at 19:39 |
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Button 1 is On/Off for the aux lights, and button 2 is Hi/Lo
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Team6.1
> swaptastic
10/22/2014 at 19:40 |
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Go for it. If there are any other pictures or info you want let me know and I'll try and get it for you
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swaptastic
> Team6.1
10/22/2014 at 23:04 |
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Thanks. If I think of anything I will let you know.