Supercharged Jeep Comanche on 2040-cars
Olympia, Washington, United States
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1989 JEEP COMANCHE with 2000 Jeep Cherokee swap and Sprintex supercharger. I have spent the last 8-years and over $20k in parts not including labor and purchase price of the Jeep to build what you currently see. Everything is swapped correctly (no hack and splice). Full Cherokee harness swapped and OBD2 fully functional as well as airbags and other power options (AC, cruise control, power mirrors, gauges, etc). Started with a clean rust free 1989 Comanche pioneer and tore it down to just a cab and frame. Then swapped everything from a 2000 donor Cherokee. The 2000 Cherokee motor is a coil on plug version and had 41,453 miles on it when I did the swap. Because the donor Cherokee cluster had idiot lights instead of gauges I had to purchase a junkyard cluster with gauges that started at 117,800 miles. The cluster now shows 145,949 (and rising as I daily drive this). So actual millage on the engine and transmission are about 70k miles. The current suspension and axles were swapped in about 2 years ago and the super charger kit was installed in February of this year. Everything functions as designed and runs as reliable as a stock 2000 Cherokee. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS ON THE BUILD. ENGINE 2000 4.0 COIL ON PLUG 6CYL 2008 FORD MUSTANG COBRA 34LB INJECTORS 2006 VW REGULATED FUEL FILTER (4BAR AT FUEL RAIL) SPECTRE COWL INTAKE SPRINTEX CHEROKEE SUPERCHARGER KIT (RUNNING 6PSI) AEM FIC8 PIGGY BACK ENGINE MANAGEMENT (LAPTOP TUNABLE) TRANSMISSION AW4 AUTOMATIC HAYDEN TRANSMISSION COOLER NP232 TRANSFER CASE MEGA-SHORT SLIP YOKE ELIMINATOR WITH ELECTRONIC IMPULSE SENSOR FOR SPEEDO (NO SPEED GEAR, SPEEDOMETER CORRECTED BY AEM COMPUTER) 100% CUSTOM MADE AND BALANCED REAR DRIVE LINE AXLES FRONT FULL WIDTH 8-LUG HP DANA 44 FROM 1979 F250 (STRIPPED BARE AND REBUILT) EATON SELECT-ABLE E-LOCKER 5:13 GEARS WARN MANUAL LOCKING HUBS BALLISTIC FAB WELDED DIFF COVER CUSTOM TRUSS BUILT FROM 1/4 SQUARE TUBING NEW SEALS, BEARINGS, AND BALL JOINTS AS OF 2 YEARS AGO REAR FULL WIDTH 8-LUG DANA 60 FROM 1979 F250 (STRIPPED BARE AND REBUILT) SPINDLES BORED OUT TO ACCEPT 35 SPLINE ALLOY SHAFTS EATON SELECT-ABLE E-LOCKER 5:13 GEARS RIDDLER CAST DIFF COVER NEW SEALS AND BEARINGS 2 YEARS AGO BRAKES REAR DISC BRAKE CONVERSION USING CHEVY FRONT CALIPERS BIG FRONT DISC BRAKES USING FORD DUAL POT CALIPERS DUAL DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER FROM 2000 CHEROKEE LARGE HIGH FLOW MASTER CYLINDER FROM 2001 DODGE DURANGO ADJUSTABLE REAR PROPORTIONING VALVE SUSPENSION CLAYTON WELDED CROSS MEMBER CUSTOM 3-LINK ARMS MADE FROM 2" .250 WALL DOM TUBING JOHNNY JOINTS AT BOTH ENDS OF ALL LINKS (GREASEABLE) BALLISTIC FAB MOUNTING BRACKETS CURRIE ANT-ROCK SWAY BAR 6" SKYJACKER COILS UP FRONT ACOS ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT PUCKS BILSTEIN 5165 REMOTE RESERVOIR SHOCKS WITH MEDIUM VALVING (UP FRONT) REAR SPRING-OVER AXLE LIFT 2" BOXED AND WELDED BLOCKS BILSTEIN 5150 SHOCKS WITH MEDIUM VALVING (IN BACK) STEERING BLUE TORCH FAB HIGH STEER ARM BALLISTIC FAB 1-TON STEERING KIT (1.5" .120 WALL DOM TUBING) CHEVY 1-TON TIE ROD ENDS DROP PITMAN ARM WHEELS & TIRES HUMMER H2 17" WHEELS (PAINTED TO MATCH) MAXXIS TREPADOR RADIAL TIRES 37/12.50R17 BODY FULL 2000 CHEROKEE FRONT SHEET METAL (DOORS, FENDERS, HEADER, GRILL) BUSHWACKER POCKET STYLE FENDER FLARES CUSTOM WELDED FRONT WINCH BUMPER WARN 9.5TI WINCH LED FLOOD LIGHTS IPF H4 CONVERSION HEADLIGHTS H4 CONVERSION TO HID BULBS CUSTOM BED SLIDERS PROFESSIONAL LINE-X SPRAY IN BED LINER CANOPY PAINTED TO MATCH YAKIMA ALUMINUM ROOF BASKET PROFESSIONAL BASE COAT CLEAR COAT PAINT JOB INTERIOR 2000 CHEROKEE DASH AND TRIM DASH MODDED TO ACCEPT DOUBLE DIN SONY TOUCH SCREEN STEREO BLUE TOOTH, I-POD, DVD ALPINE SPEAKERS 2002 GRAND CHEROKEE 4 POINT STEERING WHEEL MODDED TO FIT BLUE LED BACK LIGHTING FOR ALL GAUGES BLUE LED BOOST GAUGE TO MATCH WHAT IT NEEDS TECHNICALLY DOESN'T NEED ANYTHING TO BE ENJOYED AS I CURRENTLY DAILY DRIVE THIS. BUT FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN WHEELING IT, IT COULD USE A FINISHED REAR BUMPER (THE CURRENT STEEL IN BACK IS A STARTING POINT BUT NOT FINISHED) IT COULD ALSO USE SOME ROCK SLIDERS FOR PROTECTION OF THE ROCKERS. THE SUPERCHARGER IS RUNNING ON MY BASE TUNE (RUNS GREAT) BUT COULD PROBABLY SEE AN INCREASE IN MPG AND POWER IF DYNO TUNED (CURRENTLY GET 11.5 TO 13.2 MPG DEPENDING ON DRIVE STYLE) ALSO HAD TO SWAP TO A FIRST GEN CHEROKEE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR (RES ONLY NOT PUMP) TO CLEAR THE SUPERCHARGER. THE RES SEEPS A BIT (HAD PLANS TO GO PSC HYDRO ASSIST STEERING BUT NEVER GOT AROUND TO IT) OR A RESERVOIR FROM A 99-04 GRAND CHEROKEE COULD WORK. THAT'S ABOUT IT. DRIVES DOWN THE FREEWAY GREAT. NO BUMP STEER OR DEATH WOBBLE. I HAVE HAD IT UP TO 95 MPH BUT THE RPM'S GET A LITTLE HIGH AT THAT POINT. YES I HAVE WHEELED IT, BUT NOT ABUSED. OVERBUILT IT FOR MY LEVEL OF WHEELING. |
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2014 Easter Jeep Safari kicks off with six concepts
Thu, 10 Apr 2014The 2014 Easter Jeep Safari is set to begin this weekend in Moab, Utah, and while it's sure to be a blast for Jeep enthusiasts from all corners of the world, we're looking forward to the wild, off-road ready concepts that Jeep will be bringing to the red rocks. As you can see in our handy headline, there are six such vehicles in total, each of which sports a variety of tweaks and custom bits.
Unlike in years past, where Jeep graced us with some outrageous concepts like the Mighty FC or J-12, this year's vehicles are a bit more restrained and a bit more buildable by enthusiasts. That's not by accident, officials tell us. They wanted to put this year's focus on attainable vehicles and accessories from Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts that existing owners can use to augment their own vehicles. So let's get to it.
We'll start with the Wranglers first. There are three concepts of the jeepiest of Jeep coming to Moab - the Level Red, Maximum Performance and Mojo. The Level Red and the Mojo (seen above) are similar from a suspension and engine standpoint. Both boast a two-inch Jeep Performance Parts lift kit, which officials tell us is coming to market in the next few months. There are a pair of Dana 44 crate axles on both the front and rear, while a Jeep Performance Parts Rock-Trac transfer case has been fitted. The 3.6-liter V6 engines on both Jeeps can breathe a bit easier thanks to a new cold-air intake and exhaust system.
NHTSA investigating why Jeep recall fix is taking so long
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Jeep parent company Chrysler has until July 16 to submit documents and answers to NHTSA explaining the situation. The regulator claims that despite its compromise to inspect and repair the models with improper hitches in June 2013, Chrysler didn't find a part supplier until December and didn't order the replacements until January. The government agency believes that the first components weren't manufactured until May of this year and vehicles may not actually be repaired until as late as August. According to the report, if the Chrysler doesn't supply what NHTSA is asking for, the agency could "take additional appropriate action as warranted."
Throughout this entire process, Chrysler has asserted that the vehicles met the applicable crash test standards of the time, and it has kept NHTSA abreast of the repair activity. In a recently released statement it said that the regulator analyzed eight rear impact reconstruction tests and found the replacement hitch to be safe. To keep up with the high demand for replacements, Chrysler is working with multiple suppliers, and they are running three shifts, six days a week to get the parts ready as soon as possible.
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According to Automotive News, the job descriptions - which don't name the model specifically - hint that the next-generation Wrangler will benefit from a serious diet. The ads appear to seek those familiar with advanced high-strength steels, hinting that lightweight aluminum body panels may appear on the 4x4. In addition, there are suggestions that Jeep may fit the Wrangler replacement with air suspension, as seen on the Ram and Grand Cherokee, to retain ample off-road clearance yet lower that chassis to improve aerodynamics at highway speeds. The job postings reportedly also lend credence to the idea of a diesel Wrangler.
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