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finally got it on the road--- 88 xj, 5.7l

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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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Default finally got it on the road--- 88 xj, 5.7l

Still some electrical work to do-- radio, mirrors, and a bunch of other secondary stuff doesn't work, but here's some pics and a video:
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 11:36 PM
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I couldnt hear anything due tomy computer being messed up but that jeep looks sweet and clean. good job
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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wow, that looks factory.

if you would have used a TBI setup or some other type of FI, it would looks COMPLETELY factory.

what trans/t-case are you using?
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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Thats preety sweet. Out of curiosity what size gauges are those? Never thought of putting them there.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dougy_fresh
wow, that looks factory.

if you would have used a TBI setup or some other type of FI, it would looks COMPLETELY factory.

what trans/t-case are you using?
Tranny = chevy 700r4, with a chift kit (mistake-- think I'm going to kill myself the first time I take it offroad)

T-case is standard np242.
Down the road I'm going to go with aholly tbi-- too much $$ sunk into it right now...
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jon_89
Thats preety sweet. Out of curiosity what size gauges are those? Never thought of putting them there.
Didn't measure them--- just picked them out.. I can measure them if you really need it.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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just under 2" diameter
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Awesome job man post some more Videos
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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That looks great. Nice work.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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Say goodbye to the 30.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Did you do anything to strengthen up the unibody?
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by goblazers_6
Say goodbye to the 30.

Why?
Jeep grand cherokees had d30s up front--- my motor isn't that much better than the 318... it's still a pretty mild build.
Heck, as far as I recall, the niner has a d30 up front-- and I highly doubt I have more than 345 tq
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Metlic53
Did you do anything to strengthen up the unibody?
No need-- unibody is strong enough. And its really not THAT much extra power--- going to get it dyned, but I'd estimate somewhere in the neighborhood of 250 hp, maybe 325 tq.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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That looks great!

Yeah the 5.9 has the 30 up front.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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looks amazing man

you should look into stealing a Vortec FI system from a 90s suburban or truck, that would be an incredible add on in both driveability and economy
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