Don't ever apologize for using personal protective equipment. People watch the fabrication channels to learn how to do things properly. Show em safety. Some other 2nd rate channels don't use gloves, shields, glasses or hearing protection. Keep up the great work!
Just wondering, how old is it. Some guy's computer at Rusty's workshop was running windows xp. Based on overall picture quality, my guess is that it's from the late 2010s.
Agree with the overpriced start. 15k when you're replacing the the entire drivetrain but the transfer case and rear end? I'd look for a clean high mileage with a blown engine or tranny for 5-8k. I do like the build parts to go from the 3.8 to the hemi.
100% should’ve been an option from day one. If the ecodiesel gets its issues ironed out and doesn’t get killed by EPA regulations, I’ll definitely consider a diesel gladiator in the future
There's a company up here in BC that builds Wranglers and Gladiators with 392 and Demon swaps. They step the axles up to Dana 60/80's. They also sell them at White Rock Dodge with a complete warrantee. A bit extreme on cost (just north of $130K CAD), but having seen a few of them perform quite reliably off road, I'd say it's worth it..... if you're a Jeep guy....
I think this would’ve been better if you did it in a driveway setting. Everyone doesn’t own a lift or have access to them. Still a good video but way too easy for you guys.
My son has a 2013 JK 3.6 pentax I have the same motor in a 2011 Avenger and the Avenger is around 285 HP they were also put in Chargers and Challengers and I believe those were 300HP I bet its mostly computer tuning making the difference and maybe the lope D dupe exhaust on the Jeep but seems to me it would be wiser just to keep the pentax and look at how to tune it to 300hp that is plenty of HP for the little jeep.
The 3.6 Pentastar is about as low power you'd want to go with a built up Wrangler. the 3.8 they had from 2007 to 2011 is underpowered for a lot of builds.
Great job on a comprehensive video guys! I am curious about the tire pressures you were running on the off-road segments. It appears that both you guys and Rusty were running pretty high and that may have caused some of the traction issues we were seeing?
The open diffs were causing Rusty's issues. Do not spend a cent upgrading your Wrangler Sport until you have replaced the axles with Dana 44s and thrown lockers front and rear. If you bought a Rubicon, like you should have, go ahead and lift it.
The safety shield is a must!! I to have gotten steel in my eyes way to many times even with glasses and it hurts not to mention you can't see or continue to work, definitely need a shield way safer and the work can continue 👍
I didn’t realize that the 3.8 liter V6 was so underpowered. The 3.7 liter V6 in my Liberty is more powerful although not by much. The 3.6 liter V6 has better power outputs at around 285 horsepower but still won’t beat a V8 especially a HEMI.
Trading a dependable simple durable v6 for a more powerfull but troublesome engine with known cam and lifter problems.. I'm at the beginning but interested how they work the variable displacement cylinder deactivation ...
The 4 door got a Hemi ? Or the 3.6 ? Which has 85 more HP and Torque than that 3.8. I have a 2016 JKU Sahara (75th Anniversary Edition) and a 2010 JK Rubicon. LSDs pretty much become open diffs at 20-30k miles I hear, as all the clutch plates wear. The 3.8 is fine in the JK, but a JKU, I can see it being a bit anemic. The 2010 is mine, the 2016 my wife’s, they goddamn oil filter housing is an issue.
i'd go truck hemi, they're easier to find good donors with engine and trans mated together with the components you'd need to start the conversion. You'll want to use the car hemi exhaust manifolds (or aftermarket) because they dump downward whereas the truck hemi manifolds would put the downpipes into the firewall
I really liked this and did any one catch a section regarding drive line lengths and maximum lift height to keep binding down? I have read info of only going 2.5 inches to keep angles down to a minimum with a v-8 swap on a two door.
You are aware that in some states that if you swap to an engine that wasn't a factory or dealer option, it is automatically not legal for street use? As an individual staring at a 3.8 that catastrophically failed I've been kicking around options to put my JK back on the road however the 3.8 was a turd in minivans IDK what possessed Jeep to put it in a vehicle that was considered "severe duty" I will never know. I'm still considering what to do it isn't the swap it's the hidden costs like you have proven here. Axles, brakes, drive shafts (you sorta glazed over that), programming a PCM. All the little nickel dime stuff. Why dont we look into a 3.8 to a supercharged 4.3 stroker? - Thumps chest and grunts - Ugh! There is no replacement for displacement. Obviously, you never thought, "Run what ya brung." The same type of thinking builds a beautiful Model A rod and chits it up with IFS and a Chevy 350. I do somewhat apologize for the rant, as it is your show and your and the sponsors dime, the reason I can't entirely keep my mouth shut is that it is an overwhelming amount of content like this that prevents forward thought and intelligent coversation about improving what is available in favor of reinventing the wheel(literally). All said, I may be sandy that the 3.6 added in 2012 out powers the 3.8 by 50hp and isn't prone to drink an entire crankcase of oil between changes. Making a fill the oil and check the gas scenario. Painfully sad on a stock production vehicle. Ok I'll put my soapbox away now and will begrudgingly give this a like.as an afternote can I smack whichever engineer decided to mount sideview mirrors on a vehicle with removable doors to said removable doors? Legality notwithstanding the possibility of vehicle damage when removing the doors is a bit of an added facepalm. 🤦♂️ I havent done it yet, but I've seen a fair number of JKs that fell victim to this. A little thought and consideration for nationwide laws should have made this a red flag. Just a thought. I really do have a love-hate relationship with my Jeep.😅
The comment: this built should come straight from the factory is unrealistic since the price would be way too high. Besides most Wranglers sales come from 5 doors configurations not 3 like this one.
I love north-americans man... bro states "we're dumping the underpowered 200 horse 3.8L v6"... bro... this underpowered v6 is well above most cars sold in my country... I believe most cars here are around 100-120 bhp... ayy lmao
Excuse me sir. I am a Chinese factory that makes off-road vehicle, luggage rack, tray, and climbing board. I saw you using these products. Is there any opportunity for cooperation? Can you leave me your contact information?
First time watching your video anyone who’s not wearing that kind of face protection using a grinder is stupid and you’re not using overkill. in my career I watch three fingers be cut off not watch but help the guys to the hospital grinders are the worst. But as a boilermaker it’s my main tool.
Watched the black Ranger one and about half of this one and can only say this show is the car version of OCC. Just shows what you can build with an endless budget. Not to fun for us poor folks that can’t drop $50,000 on a toy. Back to VGG for me.
