AMW840 - Buying experince

[bairesman]

Hey all, I wanted to share my experience with AMW4x4 on what started as a engine swaps and then lead into a full turn key build. I visited their shop in Holly, MI after having visited another engine swap offering (LX) and feeling disappointed. From the get go the experience at AMW was completely different, TJ (sales rep) and Jared (owner) thew the red carpet during my visit, I had a chance to test drive all vehicles and understand how they are built and I have to say there is nothing like this in the industry, with this level or detail and meticulous work in really worth of a TV show in Motor Trend. Fast forward to the proposal I was able to work a price point that worked for me and felt I was treated more than fairly. In the process I also met Eithan (Buss Dev) and Doug (COO) and many others as well, again awesome people.

After pulling the trigger on an AMW840, I had an opportunity to follow the build over regular pictures and also met Jared for the WPB Barret Jackson and Jeep Beach events, I feel part of the family and everyone at AMW made sure that was the case. I am now about 4 weeks from picking up my build and I am super excited!

I should say this post is 100% real and initiated by me as a way to share my experience and also help encurage anyone currently on the fence. I should also say I interviewed multiple people that own AMW builds and the sentiment is same, great people awesome builds. If you have any questions on my build feel free to PM me, I am happy to answer any questions you may have. But just a piece of advise, if you are considering doing something like this I highly recommend you visit their shop, I guarantee you once you meet Jared and his team you will understand why AMW has their reputation.

Enough said, here are some pics of my build, waiting on some minor changes (lights and decals)

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[RangerG]

Looking forward to update when you receive you AMW jeep

 

[AmosMoses]

Wow. Congratulations to you!

 

[JTGuy]

Sadly, you won' t see a AMW with a Calif plate on it.

 

[RangerG]

Sadly, you won' t see a AMW with a Calif plate on it.

Why?

 

[bairesman]

Why?

I believe they are not California emission compliant…

 

[RangerG]

I think all vehicles sold have to meet California smog requirements

 

[JTGuy]

After phone calls to CARB and BAR, The regs for a swap are so strict that it's almost not possible.
The ending has to come from a Vin'ed auto, no crate engine .
The entire drivetrain must be used from the donor vehicle, engine, trans, transfer case.
Every sensor must be used in the original location.
The finished product must be OKd by a referee.
The same weight class vehicle must be used for the donor.
It can be done possibly with a 1/2 ton Ram 4x4 and 5.7. A 2500 with the 6.4 is a big no.
That's just the beginning.

 

[RangerG]

After phone calls to CARB and BAR, The regs for a swap are so strict that it's almost not possible.
The ending has to come from a Vin'ed auto, no crate engine .
The entire drivetrain must be used from the donor vehicle, engine, trans, transfer case.
Every sensor must be used in the original location.
The finished product must be OKd by a referee.
The same weight class vehicle must be used for the donor.
It can be done possibly with a 1/2 ton Ram 4x4 and 5.7. A 2500 with the 6.4 is a big no.
That's just the beginning.

Bummer

 

[ZeeJay]

After phone calls to CARB and BAR, The regs for a swap are so strict that it's almost not possible.
The ending has to come from a Vin'ed auto, no crate engine .
The entire drivetrain must be used from the donor vehicle, engine, trans, transfer case.
Every sensor must be used in the original location.
The finished product must be OKd by a referee.
The same weight class vehicle must be used for the donor.
It can be done possibly with a 1/2 ton Ram 4x4 and 5.7. A 2500 with the 6.4 is a big no.
That's just the beginning.

Guessing that’s California?

 

[ZeeJay]

Sadly I couldn’t ever afford that , but would it be fun. Something that has more HP in 3 cylinders than 3.6 does in the entire engine.

 

[Florida Mojave]

Congratulations!!! You're living the dream!!!

 

[PuddleJumper]

Why?

I believe its because engine swaps are a big no no in Cali. Especially if its emission are worse because of it.

 

[HorsesRear]

Wow, and to think I was all excited about installing new hood latches on my Gladiator. I have to admit that is one awesome Jeep.

 

[Chief_jeep]

Their attention to asthetic details are crazy but imo, for the price tag, the suspension seems be to very lacking compared the horsepower. For example, you shouldn’t have factory sway bars. A turn-key offroad vehicle with 840hp should be on a coilover setup at the very least and really a c/o and bypass. Either way, beautiful vehicle and I’m sure whoever can afford these can change the suspension setup.

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