CoffeeCommando

Below I have listed off some of my current, and future planned, alterations to the XJ. I basically went off a recent COTM layout and input my own stuff, and listed things I had planned to do.

I would like input, whether it be positive or negative, on what you XJ community'eers think of what I have listed. What could be better, what I shouldn't do.

I have listed (Future) as the things that haven't been installed or purchased yet. If you have better recommendations as to where I should purchase these other recommended, or even the same items I have listed, I'm highly open to suggestions.

Some items I haven't looked into (such as the radiator and u-joints) as to what brand I want.

1998 Limited XJ
Engine:
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+4.7 Stroker
+Comp-Cams 206/214 Degree Camshaft
+1.6 YellaTerra RollerRockers
+Flex-a-Lite dual fans with VSC
+(pending install)Avenger Supercharger w/ 5.5 PSI Pulley
+(pending install)Custom Fiberglass Cowl Hood with Scoop above Supercharger
+(Future)FlowKooler Waterpump
+(Future)An improved Radiator
+(Future)180 Degree Thermostat
+(Future)42lb Summit Racing Fuel Injectors
+(pending install)Split Second 2.5 Bar MAP Sensor
+(Future)Split Second FTC1-019B
+Apexi SAFC-II
+Innovate XD-16 Gauge
+Innovate Wideband 02 Sensor
+Innovate LC-1
+New NTK 02 Sensors
+Bosch Fuel Pump
+MSD 6-AL Ignition
+MSD 8MM Wires
+(Future)62MM TB
+Safari Snorkel
+Magnaflow Cat-back
+APN Headers
+Brown Dog mounts
+Optima Red Top
+(Future)MeanGreen Alternator

Driveline:
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+AW4
+(Future) NP231 SYE
+(Future)G2 Dana 44 Axle with Ox-Locker
+(Future)Detroit Locker in C8.25
+(Future)Chromoly Axle Shafts for C8.25
+4.10 Nitro Gears
+(Future)Awesome U-Joints

Steering:
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+(Future)Rocky Road OTT System (http://www.rocky-road.com/xjott.html)
+(Future)JKS ACOS
+(Future)AGR Steering Box
+(Future)PSC Power Steering Pump with Cooler
+RC Adjustable Track Bar
+Quadratec Drop Pitman Arm

Suspension:
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+(Future) 6.5" Clayton Offroad Long-Arm kit with Coil-Conversion
+BDS 1" greasable shackle in the rear
+(Future)Bilstein 5100 Shocks front and rear
+(Future)CAD (http://www.rocky-road.com/xjcad.html)

Armor/Body/Recovery:
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+ARB Bull Bar
+(Future)Warn Rocksliders
+(Future)Bushwhacker Fender Flares
+(Future)Warn XD9,000lb Winch
+(Future)Wilderness Roof Rack
+(Future)Wilderness Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier
+6 IPF 868’s w/ 100 watt bulbs
+(Future)Rocky-Road rear Corner Guards (http://www.rocky-road.com/xjcorner.html)
+(Future)TransferCase/Engine/Transmission/Gas-tank Skid Plates (http://www.rocky-road.com/xjarmor.html)
+(Future)Quick-Release Mudflaps (http://www.rocky-road.com/xjmudflap.html)
+(Future)Diff-Guard (http://www.rocky-road.com/xjrockguard.html)


Wheels/Tires:
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+5 x 15x8 3.75bs Pro-Comp 1059's
+(Future)5- 35x12.50 Goodyear MT-R's with Kevlar
Sexy:
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+MasterCraft seats with heating, adjustable headrest, adjustable lumbar and 5 point harness. If I'm going to get tossed around while wheeling I'm going to be comfortable doing it.
+HuskyLiner floormats all around
+OR-FAB rear quarter panel attachments
+1/8" Steel Powdercoated Door Mouldings
+Black and White theme (white pulleys, white valve cover, IPF 868's, white fuel cans, white diff covers). Cherokee is black, and everything else being attached to it will be painted gloss black as well (OR-FAB, BushWhackers, all armor/skids
+Olympic Mountaineer Rack

Bustedknuckle

Woohoo Wayne!! Good to see you check in from over there man! Give me a shout when your back in the States!


And for what it's worth, I've rode in CoffeeCommando's XJ, that 4.7L gets after it nasty. You decided you are gonna go forced induction? Awesome. I was gonna say, water pump to accommodate it. I know youve got cams, but have you looked into a Hesco high-flow head at all?

And OTT steering, good idea, I just would look around first before going through RROF, not very impressed with previous stuff I've had from them.

And are you gonna run a piggyback, with something like Megasquirt, or just keep the stock ecm and use the Apexi?

CoffeeCommando

I'll look into the head unit. God knows I've almost smashed a few extremeties and limbs in the process of removing the iron on 3 too many occasions.

I listed some stuff from RR so I could get some feed back on those particular items. I've always heard bad things about them and would like some clear details on what is bad since their prices are actually competitive and some of the stuff looks decent.

You really are a CF Ninja. 0 views and 1 post. I don't know how you do it

CoffeeCommando

I just looked at the Hesco head. It is something I must have. I'll have to look around and see if I can find one for resale on a forum or maybe ebay...
30HP on a stock engine and 50 on a 4.2? I might need larger injectors just for that head.
I feel some math in my near future. I'm going to need to consult someone knowledgeable about forced induction on the injectors I should be using.

After doing the math I was looking at 350-360 HP and 375-385 TQ at the wheels before the head unit. I might wait until I get everything setup and dyno test before and after the head unit. That gives me plenty of time to scour the internet for one of those heads.

CoffeeCommando

I'm going to use the FTC1-019B from Split Second and the 2.5 bar MAP sensor as well as the SAFC-II. That particular FTC is preset to work the Jeeps with the 4.0 and their ECU for forced inductions purposes. I'll just have to get a good baseline setup for it.

The SAFC-II only alters fuel management in WOT conditions.

CoffeeCommando

I've already decided I will have it painted black with the block and the valve cover white in order to complete the theme. I might start disassembling every accessory and doing that.
Black belt, all white pulleys, and black accessories all around.

CoffeeCommando

There may be a few things I didn't list, but all things marked "Future" added up is looking to be over $13,500 when added up.

CoffeeCommando

Clayton 6.5" Long-Arm with Coil-Conversion added.

COSXJFAN

Holy hell.....is there a thread about what bank you plan on robbing??

JK, good luck with the massive upgrades! Sounds like you have done some serious homework!!

CoffeeCommando

...I'm your Huckleberry....

I'm going to be in Afghan for a year making a pretty mean sum of Washingtons. My dad will be handling all of the installing for me while I'm gone so when I get home I'll have an 8-month-late Christmas toy to go play with.

I'll post pictures of the hood later tonight. It's going to look like a mean machine when it's completed.

no rdplz

That is going to be an amazing rig.
I would actually not use the AGR Box. I've heard from others that the 99 Durango box is actually a better swap.
Also, reason for 4.10's with 35's? Is it due to running a stroker?

CoffeeCommando

I purchased the 4.10's in late November before I decided, just now, that I was going to go with a larger lift and tires. I'm just going to stick with them and enjoy the gas mileage. A stroker with a supercharger is more than enough power with 4.10's to turn 35's in any situation. At least with that combo the gas mileage will be better on longer trips... even though it's a toy.