5.2 Magnum Swap Part 14: Giant Radiator in a Little Jeep
At 15% larger, 80% thicker, and a 3” electric fan shroud attached to the back our cooling system quickly became a massive unit to squeeze into the front of the TTBWJ. This week we mount the radiator, mock up the intake, and get up close and personal with our transfer cases.
Continue Reading5.2 Magnum Swap Part 13: Cutting and Rebuilding
Sometimes you need to tear things apart before you can build them. That is the case this week as we cut into the front of the Jeep to remove the stock metal bumper, making room for some custom tube work.
Continue Reading5.2 Magnum Swap Part 12: Custom Exhaust & Driveline
We knew we would need a custom exhaust and after looking around for some pre bent kits, we couldn’t find one we liked. All of the kits came with a lot more pipes and bends than we needed. We only needed bends from the headers to the Y collector, then it would be a straight shot to the muffler and it will dump out before the rear axle.
Continue Reading5.2 Magnum Swap Part 11: Setting the Motor
Fitting the motor in the TTB WJ has been a concern ever since we pulled it out of the ZJ. The WJ engine bay is a little narrower than the ZJ and with the TTB crossmember we needed to push the motor back far enough for the oil pan to clear. We test fitted and measured, but still weren’t 100% sure what we would need to cut out to make it would fit.
Continue Reading5.2 Magnum Swap Part 10: Side Projects and Summer Fun
This week we took a break from the Jeep to work on some side projects and spend a little time at sea. We are stilling progressing with the swap, but can't spend all summer in the shop.
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