Hemi swap because cool
#11
I have had no issues what so ever with mine(46RE), Bought it with 60K it now has 230K. I'm not apposed to the hemi swap but if you are going to do one might want to address some of the issues they had before dropping it in. Tear down go over the heads and decide if you are going to keep the MDS or not. You will need a re flash if you get rid of it. Transfer cases are different(front out put shaft is on the opposite side i believe) and the hemis don't have a solid axle up front so you will have to figure that out. Wiring harness alone is like a grand unless you are good with wiring/electronics then you could incorporate the two. If you are in school how are you going to pay for this and if you can't figure out a 46RE issue this swap may be more of one. Just a thought.
#12
I think it's a cool project. I'd heavily research Jeep swaps as guys were putting these in JK's forever and now starting to put them in JL's. You'll (obviously) need to focus more on the DIY guys than those who take it to a shop and pay for a full kit --- I think maybe Dakota Digital was selling something to make it more plug 'n play? I don't know....never followed it much....an LS swap makes sooooo much more sense to me as they're compact, well-supported and stupid easy to work on.
I'd suggest: get engine and transmission in and get it running. I'd do this BONE STOCK first. Don't add performance mods beforehand because it could muddy the waters for troubleshooting purposes.
Also you'll obviously need a VSS of some kind but I wouldn't worry about WSS's until later. Traction control will need 4 WSS's and fitting that to the 9.25 would be ...... challenging..... I'd think.
I would think the stock NP231 would hold up fine to a Hemi, although I believe the Hemis did get an electric shift 241 variant
Keep us posted, these projects take real dedication and commitment. Easy to get started with enthusiasm then run out of time, money and motivation as life comes at you with other challenges
I'd suggest: get engine and transmission in and get it running. I'd do this BONE STOCK first. Don't add performance mods beforehand because it could muddy the waters for troubleshooting purposes.
Also you'll obviously need a VSS of some kind but I wouldn't worry about WSS's until later. Traction control will need 4 WSS's and fitting that to the 9.25 would be ...... challenging..... I'd think.
I would think the stock NP231 would hold up fine to a Hemi, although I believe the Hemis did get an electric shift 241 variant
Keep us posted, these projects take real dedication and commitment. Easy to get started with enthusiasm then run out of time, money and motivation as life comes at you with other challenges
#13
I saw one guy that sort of finished an interior swap but it had no seats in the video and no AC, I saw another guy do a Chrysler 300 seat set and full 4th gen dash swap with AC, his came out pretty good and he got everything in but seat belts until he stopped uploading. I’m not too worried about the ABS and traction control, just want to get rid of dash lights when the time comes, but I’m sure I’ll figure something out, I usually do. Have you done a hemi swap in a 4x4? Is the mount situation the same as the 2wd where you have to notch it out a bit, or is there a better solution like using the Holley Dakota swap mounts?
#14
I think it's a cool project. I'd heavily research Jeep swaps as guys were putting these in JK's forever and now starting to put them in JL's. You'll (obviously) need to focus more on the DIY guys than those who take it to a shop and pay for a full kit --- I think maybe Dakota Digital was selling something to make it more plug 'n play? I don't know....never followed it much....an LS swap makes sooooo much more sense to me as they're compact, well-supported and stupid easy to work on.
I'd suggest: get engine and transmission in and get it running. I'd do this BONE STOCK first. Don't add performance mods beforehand because it could muddy the waters for troubleshooting purposes.
Also you'll obviously need a VSS of some kind but I wouldn't worry about WSS's until later. Traction control will need 4 WSS's and fitting that to the 9.25 would be ...... challenging..... I'd think.
I would think the stock NP231 would hold up fine to a Hemi, although I believe the Hemis did get an electric shift 241 variant
Keep us posted, these projects take real dedication and commitment. Easy to get started with enthusiasm then run out of time, money and motivation as life comes at you with other challenges
I'd suggest: get engine and transmission in and get it running. I'd do this BONE STOCK first. Don't add performance mods beforehand because it could muddy the waters for troubleshooting purposes.
Also you'll obviously need a VSS of some kind but I wouldn't worry about WSS's until later. Traction control will need 4 WSS's and fitting that to the 9.25 would be ...... challenging..... I'd think.
I would think the stock NP231 would hold up fine to a Hemi, although I believe the Hemis did get an electric shift 241 variant
Keep us posted, these projects take real dedication and commitment. Easy to get started with enthusiasm then run out of time, money and motivation as life comes at you with other challenges
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#17
yeah, I assumed it would be more complex with the 13+ dash but I really want the high detail gauge cluster and all of the extra amenities that come with that system
#18
Anything is possible is just how much time you want to put into it. I personally don't like the dash in a second gen nectar it takes up more leg room.
#19
nectar? But yeah I hate mine, it is completely destroyed inside and out, the plastic core is destroyed and doesn’t hold anything anymore, the dash top was garbage and wasn’t hooked to anything, and the bezel is all afloat and rattles when going through forest trails
#20
After reading through I see it’s the transmission that gives you issue. Swap an nv4500 into it and then you can beef the engine.
I work in a garage and I don’t trust hemis…..seen many break valves, wipe cams, bend pushrods, and I just had a 2017 with 101k I had to do head gaskets on. My 46re has 165,000 trouble free miles and it’s because I take care of it, there’s much to know about the 46re, it’s a stubborn tranny
my 95 had 245k when I traded it, I took on water and beat the hell out of it off roading, still never had an issue
I work in a garage and I don’t trust hemis…..seen many break valves, wipe cams, bend pushrods, and I just had a 2017 with 101k I had to do head gaskets on. My 46re has 165,000 trouble free miles and it’s because I take care of it, there’s much to know about the 46re, it’s a stubborn tranny
my 95 had 245k when I traded it, I took on water and beat the hell out of it off roading, still never had an issue
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