First Jeep and it’s a 392

[ameldorf]

Hi all,

New to forum and Jeeps. I’ve been modding stuff all my life, however this is my first Jeep. Picked it up about 6 weeks ago and have been tinkering ever since. List of items so far:

Engine/Performance:
-Diablosport i3 w/ PCM
-aFe air intake (pre-ordered)
-Royal Purple 0w-40
-Royal Purple 20-820 filter
-J&L catch can
-180F thermostat. Fan set at 185.

Exhaust:
-Magnaflow 15982 catback

Exterior:
-Stickers removed
-Front window tint
-Short antenna
-Smoked LED turn signals
-RSE running boards w/ LEDs
-Mopar winch guard
-Z Automotive front camera
-Bushwacker Trail Armor rocker guards
-Bushwacker Trail Armor hood protector
-3rd brake light delete
-Bestop Trektop Uktra (black twill)
-Rough Country 2” pillar mount LEDs
-Rough Country rock lights
-Rugged Ridge headlight guards
-Rugged Ridge taillight guards
-Rokblokz XL mud flaps
-392 rear badge
-AAL front inner fender liners (waiting delivery)

Interior:
-Weather Tech floor mats
-Weather Tech cargo mat
-Bulletpoint phone mount
-Mopar F/R grab handles
-DeeZee cargo box
-B&M transfer case and transmission shifters (white plates)
-AAL tailgate table (waiting delivery)

Drivetrain:
-ARB front/rear differential covers
-Royal Purple 75w90 F/R
-PPE transmission pan

Suspension:
-Teraflex Nexus Falcon EF 2.2 steering stabilizer
-Metalcloak F/R U/L control arms
-Fox F/R Elite Series 2.5 shocks

Wheels/Tires:
-Gorilla black lug nuts
-Mopar bead lock rings (waiting delivery)

Accessories:
-Redline Tuning hood quick lift
-ARB single compressor
-AAL compressor bracket
-AAL ARB remote bracket
-Warn Zeon 10-S winch w/ black fairlead and remote kit
-Factor 55 tow hook
-Z Automotive JL Mini
-Autometer OBD splitter
-RSE hitch step

 

[ameldorf]

More pics

 

[Dral97]

Lookin' sharp! I love those shift knobs...they go well with the white parts of the body you can see in the interior.

 

[JPJr70]

I'm liking that rear 392 badge.
Is that the same as on the hood?
Don't those have pins?

 

[ameldorf]

Lookin' sharp! I love those shift knobs...they go well with the white parts of the body you can see in the interior.

Thanks!

 

[ameldorf]

I'm liking that rear 392 badge.
Is that the same as on the hood?
Don't those have pins?

Same as hood. Pins were easy to cut off with a Dremel.

 

[YukonCornelius]

Is ANYTHING still stock???




JK! Congrats! Great build and thanks for sharing great photos!

 

[ameldorf]

Is ANYTHING still stock???




JK! Congrats! Great build and thanks for sharing great photos!

I’m always messing with something. Thanks for the compliment.

 

[willy]

Awesome build @ameldorf What's next?!

 

[ameldorf]

Awesome build @ameldorf What's next?!

I think I’ll keep piecing together the remaining Metalcloak suspension/steering bits, a front driveshaft, and then add their 3.5” lift springs. Probably 35s around then as well.

 

[Colorado392]

Wow! Very nice work here. And you got this all done in just 6 weeks?!

 

[ameldorf]

Wow! Very nice work here. And you got this all done in just 6 weeks?!

Thanks. Looking back, brought it home March 4th. I suppose it’s been almost 8 weeks at this point : )

 

[Maxx]

Looks good! I agree about the shifters. Pretty sharp.

just a heads up. I was told by the manufacturer that the Bushwacker hood protector will interfere with proper function of the hood scoop intake.

 

[ameldorf]

Looks good! I agree about the shifters. Pretty sharp.

just a heads up. I was told by the manufacturer that the Bushwacker hood protector will interfere with proper function of the hood scoop intake.

I suppose it’s not out if the realm of possibility the hump in this hood protector could create some sort of turbulent flow that could make it harder for the scoop to work or harder to for the engine to draw in the intake air. I’ve not noticed any performance issues. I suppose I could data log IATs and compare with someone else. Prob take a wind tunnel to truly see what’s going on with vs without.

 

[Maxx]

I called to buy one direct and they advised against it. reversed a sale.