THE THUNDER - general build status
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:51 am
Since the actual V8 conversion is done and THE THUNDER meanwhile LIWA tested without ANY issues on a Mood trip (2 days, more than 130 km off road) I think it is time to give a general
THE THUNDER BUILD STATUS
ready for action ...
Powertrain:
- Streetlegal and officially registered 5.7 LS1 V8 conversion w/
4 spd 4L60E automatic with fully functional jeep dashboard
and ice cold Sanden FLX7 A/C!
- original Kwik Performance engine accessory brackets
- Novak adapter(s)
- Novak/Griffin 3" aluminium 2 row single core crossflow radiator,
Spal fan with full shroud (Novak system)
- Sanderson ceramic coated headers
- Spectre intake
- stainless steel 3" custom exhaust with Moroso spiralflow and Magnaflow muffler
- 160*F thermostat
- Lokar transmission cable shifter
- Lokar transfercase cable shifter
- 2x(!) Aux transmission oil coolers, one Derale 13960 with efan and temp switch and
one Hayden 676 in front of rad!
- Power steering oil cooler Hayden 676
- Corvette orange fuel rail/engine covers ...
Drivetrain:
- 3" suspension lift (OME HD coil springs + T&T rear spring plate relocators)
- Bilstein 5160 remote reservoir 10" travel shocks (for 3" lifted TJs)
- Prothane progressive bump stops
- 1.25" JKS body lift
- front and rear Currie adjustable track bars
- 8x adjustable Currie JJ control arms
- Currie Anti Rock front torsion anti sway bar
- rear JKS extended anti sway bar links
- Advance Adapter SYE + Tom Woods HD CV driveshaft
- 5x Ultra 164 wheels, 33x12.5x15 Procomp Xterrain tires
- Vanco 15" Big Brake Kit with double piston calipers and Blackmagic brake pads
- front D30 axle reinforced with IRO inner sleeves and inner C gussets
- front 27 spline G2 chromoly axle shafts with Spicer 5-760x u-joints
- front TrueTrac full case gear driven LSD
- rear D44 Superior Super Truss
- rear 30 spline G2 chromoly axle shafts
- rear TrueTrac full case gear driven LSD
- Richmond Gear 4.88 regearing
- (to come: flat aftermarket transmission and engine skid)
Exterior:
- original ORFAB tire and fuel can carrier (+ 2 SS gerry cans)
- Trektop NX frameless safari / fastback top with tinted windows
- Raingler Nets extended rear and side window cargo nets
- additional Body Armor Trail Doors with side mirrors (rock doors)
- 7" OE style fender flares to fully cover big tires (flush with side wall!)
- 2x 18W KC Lazr spot leds on bumper
- 2x AOR 48W square flood leds on Mopar grille hoop
- 2x AOR 20W dual spot beams on
brushed billet aluminium Delta brackets on windshield frame
- GenRight 5pcs brushed natural aluminium hood louvers kit
- protective black powder coated steel mesh grille insert
- stainless steel Kentrol hood latches
- custom flag/fishing pole holder mounted to tire carrier
- 2x front tow hooks, 1x rear tow hook
- (to come: 2x LED tail lights, Euro to US wiring conversion)
Interior:
- fire extinguisher
- Pioneer CD/USB receiver
- Pioneer mini subwoofer/amplifier
- Rugged Ridge overhead storage system
- ICom ICF 111 VHF radio
- Transmission oil temp gauge
- handle bars
- Dakota Electronics gear shift position sensor + indicator
- electrical "cleanup" and on dash switch pod with Daystar rocker switches, transmission oil temp gauge relocated to pod
I will update this post subsequently
link to powertrain thread:
http://www.ad4x4.com/club/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=11617
link to drivetrain fine tuning thread:
http://www.ad4x4.com/club/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=10297
oh ... and this is how I got it in October 2010 ... bone stock and "no balls"
THE THUNDER BUILD STATUS
ready for action ...
Powertrain:
- Streetlegal and officially registered 5.7 LS1 V8 conversion w/
4 spd 4L60E automatic with fully functional jeep dashboard
and ice cold Sanden FLX7 A/C!
- original Kwik Performance engine accessory brackets
- Novak adapter(s)
- Novak/Griffin 3" aluminium 2 row single core crossflow radiator,
Spal fan with full shroud (Novak system)
- Sanderson ceramic coated headers
- Spectre intake
- stainless steel 3" custom exhaust with Moroso spiralflow and Magnaflow muffler
- 160*F thermostat
- Lokar transmission cable shifter
- Lokar transfercase cable shifter
- 2x(!) Aux transmission oil coolers, one Derale 13960 with efan and temp switch and
one Hayden 676 in front of rad!
- Power steering oil cooler Hayden 676
- Corvette orange fuel rail/engine covers ...
Drivetrain:
- 3" suspension lift (OME HD coil springs + T&T rear spring plate relocators)
- Bilstein 5160 remote reservoir 10" travel shocks (for 3" lifted TJs)
- Prothane progressive bump stops
- 1.25" JKS body lift
- front and rear Currie adjustable track bars
- 8x adjustable Currie JJ control arms
- Currie Anti Rock front torsion anti sway bar
- rear JKS extended anti sway bar links
- Advance Adapter SYE + Tom Woods HD CV driveshaft
- 5x Ultra 164 wheels, 33x12.5x15 Procomp Xterrain tires
- Vanco 15" Big Brake Kit with double piston calipers and Blackmagic brake pads
- front D30 axle reinforced with IRO inner sleeves and inner C gussets
- front 27 spline G2 chromoly axle shafts with Spicer 5-760x u-joints
- front TrueTrac full case gear driven LSD
- rear D44 Superior Super Truss
- rear 30 spline G2 chromoly axle shafts
- rear TrueTrac full case gear driven LSD
- Richmond Gear 4.88 regearing
- (to come: flat aftermarket transmission and engine skid)
Exterior:
- original ORFAB tire and fuel can carrier (+ 2 SS gerry cans)
- Trektop NX frameless safari / fastback top with tinted windows
- Raingler Nets extended rear and side window cargo nets
- additional Body Armor Trail Doors with side mirrors (rock doors)
- 7" OE style fender flares to fully cover big tires (flush with side wall!)
- 2x 18W KC Lazr spot leds on bumper
- 2x AOR 48W square flood leds on Mopar grille hoop
- 2x AOR 20W dual spot beams on
brushed billet aluminium Delta brackets on windshield frame
- GenRight 5pcs brushed natural aluminium hood louvers kit
- protective black powder coated steel mesh grille insert
- stainless steel Kentrol hood latches
- custom flag/fishing pole holder mounted to tire carrier
- 2x front tow hooks, 1x rear tow hook
- (to come: 2x LED tail lights, Euro to US wiring conversion)
Interior:
- fire extinguisher
- Pioneer CD/USB receiver
- Pioneer mini subwoofer/amplifier
- Rugged Ridge overhead storage system
- ICom ICF 111 VHF radio
- Transmission oil temp gauge
- handle bars
- Dakota Electronics gear shift position sensor + indicator
- electrical "cleanup" and on dash switch pod with Daystar rocker switches, transmission oil temp gauge relocated to pod
I will update this post subsequently
link to powertrain thread:
http://www.ad4x4.com/club/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=11617
link to drivetrain fine tuning thread:
http://www.ad4x4.com/club/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=10297
oh ... and this is how I got it in October 2010 ... bone stock and "no balls"