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Trying to get it mostly right the first time: A 5.9 Magnum and 46RE swapped, Tummy Tucked Daily Driven Jeep TJ
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<blockquote data-quote="Dan_Goodwin" data-source="post: 1572891" data-attributes="member: 4960"><p>With the 'Mandatory' list completed, a thorough once over and fresh fuel in the tank it was time to drive this rig. The first break in run was to one of our favorite ice cream shops. I was as nervous as I was excited.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]208699[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The trips progressively got further away from the house as I gained faith in my newly built contraption. This was the first 40 mile round trip to work.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]208698[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>All the hours spent researching and wrenching on the Jeep have paid off in spades as I've put 300+ miles on this build to date with no real issues to speak of. I really think I got this mostly right the first time and I owe that in no small part to all the knowledge on this and numerous other forums. This engine and transmission combo work so well in the TJ this really should have been a factory option as the 5.9L has enough power to make the Jeep nimble and fun to drive, but not stupid or out of control. I still have a lot to finish and I've already come up with a lengthy list of things I want to change, but getting to enjoy this build has me more motivated than ever to keep working away at it. Here are my initial thoughts and things to fix: </p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The speedometer is shockingly close to accurate as-is. A Speedohealer might be added at some point to make it perfect. (Probably not)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I'm not convinced the fuel gauge is exact yet. I think its reading lower than what's actually in the tank (which is the better than the alternative).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">This thing is a BLAST to drive.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The exhaust sounds phenomenal, but it hits a brain rattling exhaust note around 2700 RPM. Fine for a trail rig, but not so fun at cruising speeds. The tailpipe is also touching the trailer hitch which will cause a snowball of a project. I have a hitch hauler and a small utility trailer I put behind the TJ fairly often, so I need to retain a hitch of some kind. To change the muffler I really need to ditch the hitch, raise the entire tailpipe up and install a new bumper at the same time.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The radiator and fan have had no issues keeping it cool thus far.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Current MPG is 9 +/- and should really be better than that. My driving has been… spirited, but not THAT bad.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I'm getting some driveline vibrations so the pinion angle must not be perfect.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The track bar is rubbing the gas tank skid plate.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The oil pressure is reading lower than I'd like at idle.</li> </ul><p>I've ordered some Core4x4 lower control arms to properly set the pinion angle and hopefully give the track bar some clearance. I'm planning to spend a day wrenching on the Jeep I can catch a semi warm day over Christmas.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dan_Goodwin, post: 1572891, member: 4960"] With the 'Mandatory' list completed, a thorough once over and fresh fuel in the tank it was time to drive this rig. The first break in run was to one of our favorite ice cream shops. I was as nervous as I was excited. [ATTACH type="full"]208699[/ATTACH] The trips progressively got further away from the house as I gained faith in my newly built contraption. This was the first 40 mile round trip to work. [ATTACH type="full"]208698[/ATTACH] All the hours spent researching and wrenching on the Jeep have paid off in spades as I've put 300+ miles on this build to date with no real issues to speak of. I really think I got this mostly right the first time and I owe that in no small part to all the knowledge on this and numerous other forums. This engine and transmission combo work so well in the TJ this really should have been a factory option as the 5.9L has enough power to make the Jeep nimble and fun to drive, but not stupid or out of control. I still have a lot to finish and I've already come up with a lengthy list of things I want to change, but getting to enjoy this build has me more motivated than ever to keep working away at it. Here are my initial thoughts and things to fix: [LIST] [*]The speedometer is shockingly close to accurate as-is. A Speedohealer might be added at some point to make it perfect. (Probably not) [*]I'm not convinced the fuel gauge is exact yet. I think its reading lower than what's actually in the tank (which is the better than the alternative). [*]This thing is a BLAST to drive. [*]The exhaust sounds phenomenal, but it hits a brain rattling exhaust note around 2700 RPM. Fine for a trail rig, but not so fun at cruising speeds. The tailpipe is also touching the trailer hitch which will cause a snowball of a project. I have a hitch hauler and a small utility trailer I put behind the TJ fairly often, so I need to retain a hitch of some kind. To change the muffler I really need to ditch the hitch, raise the entire tailpipe up and install a new bumper at the same time. [*]The radiator and fan have had no issues keeping it cool thus far. [*]Current MPG is 9 +/- and should really be better than that. My driving has been… spirited, but not THAT bad. [*]I'm getting some driveline vibrations so the pinion angle must not be perfect. [*]The track bar is rubbing the gas tank skid plate. [*]The oil pressure is reading lower than I'd like at idle. [/LIST] I've ordered some Core4x4 lower control arms to properly set the pinion angle and hopefully give the track bar some clearance. I'm planning to spend a day wrenching on the Jeep I can catch a semi warm day over Christmas. [/QUOTE]
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