Not running yet! Probably be a few more days. Still a ton of work going.
Following. Thanks.I have a 2020 JT Rubicon running a 2" Mopar lift and 37" tires. I am a long time Jeep owner (5 builds) and have always ALWAYS wanted to do a Hemi Conversion. On my JT I strongly considered it but then decided to go with a less expensive alternitive and supercharged. I honestly thought I would love it but quickly found why it was a 3rd of the price and absolutley hated it. I can't say enough about the supercharger company and they were honest to god good people. The supercharger option no matter the manufacturer just isn't for me. It was soooo far off a stock feeling drive, the power wasn't were I needed or wanted it, it was awful for hauling, etc etc etc.
Anyways to the exciting part. After being disappointed, I called and started researching compaies with the best reputation for Hemi converstions. I spoke with several companies and from everthing I could find AMW4x4 is the absolute best in the business for so many reasons. Anyways, fast forward a month or so and my JT is currently in Holly MI at AMW4x4 getting its Hemi conversion as well as a handfull of other parts and upgrades. I plan to keep updating as the build goes and a review once I drive it home.
I decided to go with the 5.7 over the 6.4 on this build. I have owned 10+ 5.7's and currently own a 6.4 SRT. I decided on the 5.7 for several reasons:
Fuel -The supercharger required premium fuel. I didn't think it would bother me a bit but after a few fill ups.....it really did piss me off a bit that I had to run premium and the performance wasn't much better.
Economy - I like driving my JT alot......the 5.7 offers 415 hrspwr and 400+ in torque. I will see better fuel economy and just all out be happier with the 5.7. Seriously....I don't need my lifted truck to be a sports car. Many people don't agree with me on this.....but I have a 6.4 for when I want to drive it.
During its time at AMW 4x4 it will be getting a complete new powertrain amongst some other goodies - engine, transmission, full exhaust, drive shafts, differntials (5.13s), updating the lift to a AMW custom long arm 3" lift specifically for the Hemi build, fenders, fender liners, and some other small hardware and badging.
Here are two "before snaps" and a few snaps of the work in progress. I will try to keep pictures and updates pretty regularly. Feel free to reach out with questions or comments!
Also - I have a stock 2" Mopar lift in mint condition (6k miles on it) for sale. This will come with the front adjustable track bar (Teraflex) and an adjustable rear track bar (Evo).
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the hood conversion is rather involved for ruby vs mojave. It would be very cool though. the only thing I don't like about the AMW conversion kit for the 6.4L is the race style open air filter. It does not look Jeep and with the location it is not snorkel compatible.....
Yea, you can't do the conversion without upgrading your driveshafts.
I think thats the point though, right? When you open your hood and there is a Hemi sitting there.....it's not meant to look "Jeep". I wouldn't snorkel this, it would be to restrictive.the hood conversion is rather involved for ruby vs mojave. It would be very cool though. the only thing I don't like about the AMW conversion kit for the 6.4L is the race style open air filter. It does not look Jeep and with the location it is not snorkel compatible.....
I appreciate it! Something like that I would have to pass by AMW and get their feedback on.
Thanks! I honestly can't decide if I even like the Mojave style hood personally. This is likely something I wouldn't personally pursue. It's radical for sure though!Hydro -Glide sounds like a sixties transmission not an air system. Axles are more important I think but here are a couple pictures just to tease, you can see the factory air box with large gasketed hole tying into hood system, and the 392 hood is all Mojave.
