Alexia Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 The majority of the exhaust is finished. Exhaust work is entirely new to me and since it requires welding I made a bunch of snot on some of the connections. I need to finish the intermediate pipe and the tail pipe. The bends over the axle are done, but I ran out of pipe. I used Euro-Joint style connectors at the header, before the catalytic converter, and after the muffler. There is enough play in the joints to fine tune the position to keep it from rattling in the small space between the crossmember and floor pan. 6" Round Magnaflow Muffler and Magaflow universal 3" catalytic converter Back Side of the Intermediate Pipe Unfinished Intermediate Pipe and a Bit of Header - The header does come down a bit further than stock, but is necessary to keep the larger diameter from hitting the transmission and cooler lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 I have barely an idea what I am doing with tuning in AEM, but I setup all the break points to at least match the engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Cool! It's alive! Have you run it long enough to go to closed loop yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Cool! It's alive! Have you run it long enough to go to closed loop yet? Nope. I need to do more offline tuning and fix a couple things. The internal MAP sensor on the F/IC is reading irregularly which I believe is due to the vacuum tube provided with the kit not sealing properly. I put a clamp around it to tighten it up, but it still pulls off easily. I also want to push it outside to stop smoking up the house. >_> <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Yeah, the AFR was jumping around pretty good. Looks like it's all downhill from here though. Congrats. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reece146 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Exciting to see you this close to final tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Patches Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Was that video a cold start? From what I saw looked like it was in closed loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Was that video a cold start? From what I saw looked like it was in closed loop. I do not quite remember if it was, but the engine had been warming up a while by that point. I just came up from working on the air intake and diagnosing some wiring issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Patches Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 That's what I thought. Fuel enrichment on a warm start up then right into closed loop. Looks like it's coming along nicely! Very clean setup in a Jeep I must add as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 AEM UEGO Gauge in Center Console Finished Intermediary Pipe Such a Freaking Mess Finished Intake Tube Intake Tube Support Supercharger Finished Space for THINGS(Like a Methanol/Water Tank!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottJeep Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Nice...veeeery nice. Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 When did you mount the washer tank inside the fender? Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reece146 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Maybe I missed it in the other thread, did the "cobra" intake plenum clear the hood in the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 When did you mount the washer tank inside the fender? Looks great. When I did the 1997+ conversion. Maybe I missed it in the other thread, did the "cobra" intake plenum clear the hood in the end? It only clears if it is pointing back towards the cowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 great build. I have a few fuel system questions. What AN adapter did you use to connect to the fuel rail? How did you connect the braided hose to the factory hardline? is that -6 hose? Are you concerned about pump life / stress with no return line? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 great build. I have a few fuel system questions. What AN adapter did you use to connect to the fuel rail? How did you connect the braided hose to the factory hardline? is that -6 hose? Are you concerned about pump life / stress with no return line? Thanks I used these at the fuel rail and other hard line fittings: Russell by Edelbrock 640863 -6 AN Male to 5/16" SAE Quick-Disconnect Female Push-On EFI Fitting In the case of a damaged factory hard line that previously had a push on fitting I put on a hard line adapter: Earl's 165056 Aluminum 3-Piece Tubing Adapter I use a Dodge Dakota fuel pump that has a 3/8" outlet so I had to use one of these there: Russell by Edelbrock 640853 -6 AN Male to 3/8" SAE Quick-Disconnect Female Push-On EFI Fitting Yes, -6 AN hose. Returnless system is stock for I believe for 1996+ Jeeps. There is a regulator on top of the fuel pump assembly. I never had a problem with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dankicksass Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Did you ever try to install the RE9905 control arm reinforcement kit? I'll be installing the drop this week on my MJ, debating if l need their extra bracket or if we should test my welding skills. Thanks A, always like seeing your updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Did you ever try to install the RE9905 control arm reinforcement kit? I'll be installing the drop this week on my MJ, debating if l need their extra bracket or if we should test my welding skills. Thanks A, always like seeing your updates. Sorry for the late reply. I have not tried yet, but I noted that I would need to notch the MJ's extra reinforcement bracket to make the XJ brackets fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Everything went wrong, but it is more or less tuned now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillithium Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hope you get her fixed soon for a second run. She sounds amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 What gear for the AW4 did you use on the dyno? Happy with the results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 What gear for the AW4 did you use on the dyno? Happy with the results? 1-2 range - The goal was not to test horsepower, but for tuning. I am going to build an AW4 with a shift rail, modified valve body, and better clutches. This one has no life left in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Will be interested in the AW4 rebuild. Hopefully that will take away some of the drive train power loss they have. Your engine sounds great. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraMarty Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Sounds Great!! How much boost and what was the torque? What is the 'recap' details of your engine build? stroker 258 crank, KB 944 pistons, ?stock head, ?stock cam, ?stock rockers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraMarty Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 6 months later, What is the latest on this build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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