5.9 Remake

WhiteOakWheeler · 10-21-2005, 02:21 AM

Well I just spent a year saving money and fighting the urge to mod my Jeep, because I wanted it done all at once. I have about 15K to work with. I am going all out rebuilding engine, tranny, and swapping in a new t-case. Then going with a long arm lift and new ring and pinions, maybe axles.

I have been looking at the long arm lift from www.kevinsoffroad.com and he seems to be really involved around here and have nothing but great things about him and his products.

My main question is the transfer-case and axles. I will be doing a lot of work to the engine maybe stroke it to a 408, I just don't want to break anything.

What about transfer case? I hate the 249 I have. Is the 242 the way to go and will it hold up?

If swap the axles what would be a good combo that would be the most cost effective as far as price and installation? I don't want to install the axles myself, I could but I don't want to screw it up.

Any advice would be great. I feel like a kid on Christmas thinking about it, I can't wait.

Thanks

GreekDeno · 10-21-2005, 02:37 AM

have you talked to Kolak yet? If not, you should.

SMPFIVE9 · 10-21-2005, 02:42 AM

swap a 242, that would proly be your best bet....axles are gong to need attention though..408+33's or bigger = broken sh!t...but ask lots of questions I would at least swap an 8.8 in (ford) easy to do and easy to find) sound like a sick project though...keep us posted

jamskatelake · 10-21-2005, 02:58 AM

not to be an ass, but why not buy a built rig? Save some money and end up with two Jeeps.

eRAD1cator · 10-21-2005, 03:26 AM

I think you will get more help in the spead freaks section or as I like to call it the 5.9L ZJ section.

ptownTSI · 10-21-2005, 02:00 PM

i wouldnt put a turdbox 242 behind a 5.9 unless you want to blow it trying to race the civic next to you in 4 full time .

WhiteOakWheeler · 10-21-2005, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamskatelake

not to be an ass, but why not buy a built rig? Save some money and end up with two Jeeps.

I could but I would rather have one mean ass 5.9.

10-21-2005, 02:21 AM	#1
WhiteOakWheeler Get It Up Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 295 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	5.9 Remake Well I just spent a year saving money and fighting the urge to mod my Jeep, because I wanted it done all at once. I have about 15K to work with. I am going all out rebuilding engine, tranny, and swapping in a new t-case. Then going with a long arm lift and new ring and pinions, maybe axles. I have been looking at the long arm lift from www.kevinsoffroad.com and he seems to be really involved around here and have nothing but great things about him and his products. My main question is the transfer-case and axles. I will be doing a lot of work to the engine maybe stroke it to a 408, I just don't want to break anything. What about transfer case? I hate the 249 I have. Is the 242 the way to go and will it hold up? If swap the axles what would be a good combo that would be the most cost effective as far as price and installation? I don't want to install the axles myself, I could but I don't want to screw it up. Any advice would be great. I feel like a kid on Christmas thinking about it, I can't wait. Thanks __________________ 1998 Platinum 5.9L Limited

10-21-2005, 02:37 AM	#2
GreekDeno Registered Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	have you talked to Kolak yet? If not, you should. __________________ '98 5.9 '04 G35 coupe

10-21-2005, 02:42 AM	#3
SMPFIVE9 Registered Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 2,173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	swap a 242, that would proly be your best bet....axles are gong to need attention though..408+33's or bigger = broken sh!t...but ask lots of questions I would at least swap an 8.8 in (ford) easy to do and easy to find) sound like a sick project though...keep us posted __________________ PRICE REDUCED 9,500 OBO any info, please E-MAIL sepmpiper@yahoo.com OR call (573) 578-3132 voice mail EBAY http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MESE:IT&ih=002

10-21-2005, 02:58 AM	#4
jamskatelake Registered Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tallahassee/Tavares, FL Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	not to be an ass, but why not buy a built rig? Save some money and end up with two Jeeps. __________________ 96' 5.2 Limited QT

10-21-2005, 02:00 PM	#6
ptownTSI 5.9 Elitist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,588 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i wouldnt put a turdbox 242 behind a 5.9 unless you want to blow it trying to race the civic next to you in 4 full time . __________________ 98 5.9 Limited (my 2nd 5.9 and 3rd ZJ) Ice cream paint job Rear view mirror, Jumbo dice! Trunk hit hard like Kimbo Slice.

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