Going under the knife. Should I be scared?

Subject: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Tue 29 Sep 2009, 2:18 pm

I'm not going under the knife, my JK is!!

After months of searching and deliberating, I pulled the trigger on a very low mile 5.7L engine/trans out of a Commander. I decided on the 5.7 for a bunch of reasons. The price difference was substantial but it was mainly other factors. I travel out West frequently pulling a trailer so this will see a lot of miles in the Rockies on and off road. Good gas is not always easy to find and I think the 6.1 is more finicky with its requirement for premium. The price difference also leaves me with room for more mods. I also felt that if I'm not happy with the 5.7, I can always upgrade some more or even build another jeep from the ground up. Also, going with the 6.1 would necessitate the use of Burnsville's kit, which requires more fab work. This wasn't a big deal to me but I would have been fabbing up an exhaust in my shop since I can't get a bolt on exhaust like what comes in the AEV kit. That's a condensed version but you get the idea.

I know a few of you guys offered to help. You guys are always welcome to come by and help or just shoot the breeze. Honestly, I don't think the swap will be that hard. I plan to start when I come back from Vegas (around the 13th is my estimated start date). I will do a full write up with video and pics.

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Tue 29 Sep 2009, 3:07 pm

Don't have a ton of experience, but def willing to stop by for the morale support Smile

lol

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Tue 29 Sep 2009, 3:09 pm

You're always welcome. I know most if not all of us haven't see what goes into the hemi swap. I wish I could have seen one in progress first.

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Tue 29 Sep 2009, 4:39 pm

I'm wondering if I could hypnotize you :hypnotized: into thinking my JK is your JK and dropping that Hemi in mine... Then handing me the keys back :hypnotized:

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Tue 29 Sep 2009, 5:02 pm

What part of SA are you in?

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Tue 29 Sep 2009, 5:14 pm

You suck!

That is awesome, keep us posted and good luck with the build. It is gonna be a beast!

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Tue 29 Sep 2009, 5:25 pm

oh so nice....

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Tue 29 Sep 2009, 5:54 pm

N2rock wrote:: I'm wondering if I could hypnotize you into thinking my JK is your JK and dropping that Hemi in mine... Then handing me the keys back

Well, with enough Crown Royal anything is possible!

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Tue 29 Sep 2009, 5:55 pm

Thanks guys! Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you soon too.

Deacon - I'm in La Vernia. I'm about 35 minutes from downtown SA.

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Tue 29 Sep 2009, 6:11 pm

thebigtman wrote:

N2rock wrote:: I'm wondering if I could hypnotize you into thinking my JK is your JK and dropping that Hemi in mine... Then handing me the keys back

Well, with enough Crown Royal anything is possible!

I'm gonna go buy a case tonight! Hell, make that 2 cases- the 2nd one just added insurance to make sure

i'd like to get into that swap with you. can you pm your address and cell? i am sure it will be an excellent learning experience

Call me when you need the hoist. I cant wait to get involved. I am also willing to take one for the team and dispose of some of N2's Crown so that he dosen't take advantage..... Going under the knife. Should I be scared? 716390

Going under the knife. Should I be scared? 716390

Jon - I pm'd you my info.

Hey potlickinpirate, good to hear from you again. I'm most definitely interested in that hoist.

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Wed 30 Sep 2009, 1:24 am

thebigtman wrote:: Deacon - I'm in La Vernia. I'm about 35 minutes from downtown SA.

Oh hey...were you part of the Hammerfest ride the La Vernia Historical Society put on that we sponsored a rest stop at, a couple weeks ago? It was actually in New Berlin, but still. I drive through La Vernia every time I head to or from the lease. Gotta tend to the feeders, you know.

But yeah, I'm out near 1604/Bandera, but I'm sure I could make it out some time to help, or at least ogle the engine Smile

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Wed 30 Sep 2009, 9:22 am

Deacon wrote:: were you part of the Hammerfest ride the La Vernia Historical Society put on that we sponsored a rest stop at, a couple weeks ago? It was actually in New Berlin, but still. I drive through La Vernia every time I head to or from the lease. Gotta tend to the feeders, you know.

But yeah, I'm out near 1604/Bandera, but I'm sure I could make it out some time to help, or at least ogle the engine

No I wasn't there. We had my son's 2yr b-day party that day so I couldn't make it. Anytime you want to drop by Deacon, just let me know. Most of my work will be done in the evenings and weekends.

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Wed 30 Sep 2009, 4:36 pm

werd! i can't wait to get my hemi swap. i may have to stop out - too bad i sold my srt-4 today... that would have been way better on gas to get out there.

Subject: Re: Going under the knife. Should I be scared? Wed 30 Sep 2009, 4:47 pm

Anytime Fred! I hope the sale of the SRT4 went well. Does this mean that you have the money to do your swap now?