Although you would probably never get caught and probably don't care, disabling or bypassing the ESS is illegal in some places. Some jurisdictions are starting to plug into your OBD2 port and look for any EPA related codes in order to pass inspection also.
I have a Smart Start Stop I purchased...
I have a extra housing I carry in the Jeep just in case. It was recommended by a buddy of mine to have a extra one. 3 oil changes and it looks just fine, doesn't hurt to have a backup though.
The Pentastar bottom end has 6 bolt main caps, 4 bolts down and 2 across. Chrysler at one time was considering a twin turbo Pentastar @ 420 hp. It has potential.
Man, this is a zombie thread resurrection from the dead, I'm in. I don't know why but my go to is the R. L. Burnside album Come on In, was fortunate enough to see him before he passed. It's nothing special it's just all good. 2nd would probably be Tom Waits Mule Variations album. Old stuff but...
Yup I'm wrong. I said you'll have to swap more than the hood, thanks for correcting me. I'm wrong. It takes 40 minutes and it's easy. I have a Mojave and never did it. Sorry for my misinformation, I apologize.
You mentioned upgrading the hood, you might find something aftermarket that looks close, but a factory Mojave hood only fits Mojave, you have to swap out a lot more than just the hood. Other than that it should be fairly straightforward if just for looks like you mentioned.
I would definitely zip it. I had a raft (Aire Super Puma) and I always had extra room to stash something small someone brought. Dry box/bag is just part of the gear with a raft. That being said I went fishing last weekend and got totally soked with the fob in my pocket and had no prob, but I...