Dude seems like a very frank and honest guy that prides himself on a quality installation. I have to assume that pays off for his company and his customers.
Awesome, video. The fact that you took the time to go get proper training for proper installs, definitely shows your commitment and care for y'alls work. Well done gentlemen! 😃
I had a 392 in my 2014 and it performed great. There was a wire that rubbed through on the maiden voyage off road and once fixed it ran great for 36K when I sold it. My fan was really powerful and only had a high speed which made it super loud since the V8 on the trail needs a fan almost constantly. I think by now you may have a multi speed fan. I think it should always have some fan speed on the trail, maybe 50% to keep the temperature on a more constant plane. Mine did not over heat contrary to the old rumors about Hemi's overheating. Once you drive a V8 JK / Jl you will want one!! Great job!
I have a 2008 keep JKU and in December 2011 I took it to motech to have a to 5.3LS and 6L80 transmission installed with my 3.8 having 102,000 miles. Currently I have a little over 250,000 miles on it. Your choice in a Hemi is a stupid choice. Good luck keeping it cool and have fun relocating everything to get into the engine bay. Only issue I have is the GM throttle sensor is garbage and I keep a new pedal in the back and made it so I can put a new one in about 15 minutes
Awesome is all I can say!!! The reliability factor is huge. Running engines that constant need worked on is fine if you have the ability but most jeepers, I think, aren’t capable and don’t want to be tuning on their rigs. Very promising product. Standing by for updates on your build.
Very Cool Bubba. I'm sure you got a lot of Jeepers drooling. My wife asked me long ago why men enjoy doing motor builds and installs. I told her "Honey it's as close a man can come to experience the joy of giving birth". I noticed the SEG's on everybody's face after start-up.
Gee thanks for this video! I just got back from my trip pulling my 3500 lbs. Rpod camper with the Gladiator from Kansas to Colorado and back. 37's with 4.88 gears and I was in 5th most of the time at 9 mpg's. Was thinking about the Hamburger supercharger and then I get home and see this!! Although not sure if I can afford this right now but dang that would be nice! I will be in touch about my options.
Was planning on retirement guess one more year won't hurt anyone and give me a bad ass jeep and other stuff did jeep really not have anything better to do with there time than making you change your name keep up the good work hopefully get to see you in October
"A man has got to know his limitations." H Calahan, inspector San Francisco PD. A hellcat or a demon would have been too crazy. Bubba would a 5.7 hemi do as well as a budget build option? what about using stock suspension. 1 video and no cliff hangers. Great job You guys rock. Thanks
Exodus 4x4 I understand that. It’s not cheap to creat a product that good! I just wish that Jeep would have just put a 5.7 from the factory. That would be 100% perfect for a daily. Just enough hp and torque to get up some difficult trails! Don’t get me wrong the 392 is bad to the bone but isn’t really needed for most cases.
Really enjoying your videos, been reading reviews on your shop and staff. Yall really seem to know what you're doing, inside and out. If I do end up getting a gladiator I may decide to use your services. Also, only live about 2.5 hours away, so no driving across the country for the work is a huge plus.
I was first introduced to you/shop from the wayalife video you were in. You know the oner where you launched to the moon at Pismo. Been an avid supporter and follower ever since lol!
I saw your posting of the swap costs. For a 2015 jkur you would have the swap cost of $35k. How much to do it right on 37's? I have a stock 44 in the back and a dynatrac 44 in the front. Do I need 60's for both? What else besides lift and tires? Thinking 35k for swap, 15k+ for 60's with lockers. What else would be related to doing the conversion right?
You’re real close, and it’s nice to see you’re being realistic. The price you mentioned includes the 8 speed but I’m not sure how available it is for the JK right now.
I know this video is over a year old but I'm hoping I can get an answer! What are some transmission options for these swaps? Can you run with a standard transmission?
Towing capacity isn’t so much based on the amount of power the engine has, and actually depends on many factors. However, it’ll tow the 7,650 pounds it was rated for with EASE!
@@Exodus4x4 - I presumed as much, but was interested in how much the Hemi weighs vs the OEM engine and how that difference might effect the towing numbers.
That is just so stinking awesome! You just sold me on a 392 swap, you made it look easy and clean. It's really cool that you had gone to America's Most Wanted and went through a swap with them. Seriously though, what does it cost for the swap, ballpark estimate. Also, are the factory axles too weak for that engine?
What is the weight of the car ? How horse power have this new Hemi ? What turbo is used here ? How kilograms for 1 horse have this Hemi 8v 6.4 in Rubicon ?
That looks and sounds great! What’s the avg cost for the Hemi swap in a JLUR? Great job guys! Nice to have the option closer to SoCal with the AMW swap👍
I HATE to add this to the mix, but can I use a 392 (or even a 5.7 Hemi) with my stock NSG370 manual 6 speed in my 2011 JK? I can always upgrade the clutch to one that handles more horsepower, but I would REALLY REALLY like to keep my 6-speed. Not to dog it or whatever, but just because I don't like working on automatic transmissions. I hate rebuilding them, which is why I went with a 6-speed when I bought a Jeep. I just really want that V8 power, and it seems the Hemi is a lot easier for Jeep (manual) than an LS swap would be. I just need to know if normal driving (not race car level, drag strip driving) is possible with my stock transmission. I want to know if it will bolt directly to the 6.4 or if I will need a different bell housing or whatever. So many forums just STOP, as if the people gave up on the idea. I want to make it happen and I'm willing to push myself to make it happen with a 2009 6.4 Challenger 392 manual engine. Anyone have any information (usable information, that is) that could get me started so I can pull my 3.8 out and get this 392 in. Thanks!!! (Jeff)
@@Exodus4x4Thank you! Then I apparently have to get the 2009 Challenger 5.7 engine along with the manual transmission in the Challenger....right? That transmission should line up in a JK to where my shifter lines up just about in the same spot. I gotta do some measurements Appreciate your time, as I know you guys are slammed.
DAMN, that is AWESOME!!! Just a quick question, with much more power and much more torque, do you need such large gears or can you step them back down?
Bubba! Couple questions if you can answer... ballpark range for cost of parts and labor? also, what would you consider the prerequisites of a hemi swap? Like say I have a bone stock JL, does it need 1 ton axles, drive shafts, minimum lift, what? Thanks dude. good video.
Sorry but that’s a sexy looking engine🤑😉😳🤙🏼😉 Does the intake route only driver side? Would be curious if a dual battery kit from Genesis would work or does the hemi change all of the engine bay placements? Don’t know if this has been asked, but is a snorkel possible or does it mess with the air induction to the engine? Would you suggest getting to bigger axles before considering a hemi swap? I will have to say hemi is now on the wish list. Awesome video!
Exodus 4x4 I’m guessing the engine bay is too small to accommodate the tray and engine, or that the hemi comes with its own battery tray that genesis or another company hasn’t developed a dual battery setup?
Exodus 4x4 o well. The hemi is worth the loss of the battery tray. Dam just the 6.4L sounds awesome. I couldn’t imagine a demon or the other one. Have y’all installed a demon yet?
Motech mounts are garbage along with their entire kit. Motor literally fell out of the mounts on me until we finally modified them. When we finally scrapped the motech garbage the hydraulic isolators were wasted.
Maybe a dumb question but, how does the gas mileage compare to the V6? Would you need to add an additional gas tank to get the range as what the V6 provided?
Would the process shown here be pretty much the same for different trim models (specifically the Mojave)? I know that trim has some redesigns over the Rubicon, does any of that effect this process?
We have done this same conversion in a Mojave with stock suspension. We had to use the Rubicon transfer case but that doesn’t really effect performance. How often will you be hauling ass in 4L? Probably never. Keep it in high range for that. Only concern was making sure it had enough bump stop to protect the engine oil filter. We added some to the axle side and it was good. Customer has decided he wants to add 2.5” lift so we are using EVO’s diesel spring kit and adding the extensions so we can retain the Mojave’s shocks. Should be a solid build after that.
@@Exodus4x4 Awesome! Also, what do you do with the old motor, axles, all the items that are replaced? Do you resell them, or give them back to the customer to resell? Is reselling them how you can save money on our turnkey price? It looks like your price is pretty much the same as on Most Wanted's website, so just curious if labor and reselling the old parts is how you make most of your profit, or do you give them back to the customer? Thanks.
So, how much do yall charge to do this swap on a 2020 Gladiator Rubicon? Do you gusset and reinforce the frame in any spots while you have the body and bed lifted off? Seriously interested in a 6.4 Hemi swap for my JTR...
Wait a damn minute! Did I just see a dude Air-Arc'ing in 2020?! Or is the fast forward effect throwing me off? Either way, nice to see the use of an electrode!
