My 5.7L Hemi Gladiator Conversion

[shrinkhead]

Man - should have gotten that all done when you did the powertrain ! I am one to talk I guess......being that I am going back for a 2nd round of upgrades. Looking like it won't just be a powertrain swap either but.....I don't want to say to much as some of the goodies are still in R&D.

OH interesting . Cannot wait. I could actually do the final build out at AMW as well. might be the smartest thing to do next year ? otherwise I just keep iterating

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[Mopar King]

OH interesting . Cannot wait. I could actually do the final build out at AMW as well. might be the smartest thing to do next year ? otherwise I just keep iterating

I think you would be happiest with the turnout going that way. I've done a bunch of my own builds in the past and they just have so much Jeep knowledge .... around me there isn't a single place that understands Jeep suspension like these guys.

 

[JTPatriot]

Man I feel left out! Here I am running my stock drivetrain on 37's with the little ol' 5.7.


Mopar King, can not wait to see and hear what you are up to with your upgrades, sounds awesome!

Shrinkhead, will be interesting to hear what you think of the tire progression and the eventual tons under the Gladiator.

Unfortunately, I am getting the itch for 40's but I do not want to spring for the tons to do it right. So I may just to 38's and see if that scratches the itch.

 

[Mopar King]

Man I feel left out! Here I am running my stock drivetrain on 37's with the little ol' 5.7.


Mopar King, can not wait to see and hear what you are up to with your upgrades, sounds awesome!

Shrinkhead, will be interesting to hear what you think of the tire progression and the eventual tons under the Gladiator.

Unfortunately, I am getting the itch for 40's but I do not want to spring for the tons to do it right. So I may just to 38's and see if that scratches the itch.

Yeah - the one tons and 40s make a pretty substantial difference. I am glad I went that route - it drives drastically better than it did with stock axles on 37s.

I don't think I ever updated my thread either. I bought my oldest a 2014 JK a few months ago and then decided to upgrade it to a 2020 JLU.

My wife also ordered a Tuscadero Pink 392 last month. So far we have a vin assigned (sitting in D) and waiting on "all the parts" for the build. Hoping MAYBE end of year on it. She opted for that Xtreme Recon package that comes with 35's stock. We will end up going 37's on it but not 40's (her call not mine).

 

[shrinkhead]

Congrats on the 392!!!! I tried to persuade my wife but she is holding firm on her GLS ? (it is so quiet and refined and roomy.....)

 

[shrinkhead]

Man I feel left out! Here I am running my stock drivetrain on 37's with the little ol' 5.7.


Mopar King, can not wait to see and hear what you are up to with your upgrades, sounds awesome!

Shrinkhead, will be interesting to hear what you think of the tire progression and the eventual tons under the Gladiator.

Unfortunately, I am getting the itch for 40's but I do not want to spring for the tons to do it right. So I may just to 38's and see if that scratches the itch.

The 38s look good i agree!!! but also pretty much backordered or can you get them? the are usually wider than the 37s so I would need to do some other work to make them fit so sticking with the 37s for now and then finalize the build next year. Also would like to get an AUX tank somwhere as I expect mileage to go down with the 40s and D60s

 

[JTPatriot]

Also would like to get an AUX tank somwhere as I expect mileage to go down with the 40s and D60s

I agree, been wondering if a LRA tank is doable with a hemi swap. Mainly the exhaust fitment or if major rework needs to be done to the exhaust.

 

[Mopar King]

Congrats on the 392!!!! I tried to persuade my wife but she is holding firm on her GLS ? (it is so quiet and refined and roomy.....)

My wife ditched her BMW X5 - M for the 392 Wrangler. Wranglers are quiet refined and roomy !

 

[Mopar King]

Well folks.....we are back at it!

 

[shrinkhead]

Well folks.....we are back at it!

Yeah buddy !!!! Cannot wait on your impressions when done. Hope you find the time to do a write up of all the fun changes and driving impressions. You think you have it back in 2 weeks ?

 

[DAVECS1]

So what happens to that motor???

 

[Mopar King]

So what happens to that motor???

Honestly, I have no idea. I know they don't openly offer or do many 5.7 installs.

 

[Mac]

Does it still have the 5.7?

 

[Mopar King]

Does it still have the 5.7?

No, as of yesterday it was removed.

 

[FLUndertaker]

No, as of yesterday it was removed.

Did they give you a trade in or something on the motor snd trans?

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