my 03 wrangler X build

After doing some research and talking with the machine shop, it appears borg warner is potentially selling the same clutch under multiple names, same part numbers.
 
oldschoolsdime92 said:
After doing some research and talking with the machine shop, it appears borg warner is potentially selling the same clutch under multiple names, same part numbers.
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Not surprising at all, that's pretty common in the auto industry. Really, really common actually.
 
Here's some more pictures. I have a ton more, I need to get uploaded

206k - all the pistons look like this. Various levels of carbon build up.
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Cam had some funky wear. The dark divots are indentations
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Engine installed. Not much to see here. I will be spending a few days detailing out the engine bay and painting misc pieces now that the engine is all fresh and clean.

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Apologies if you already said this, but who is rebuilding it? I assume you are?
 
Performance clinic out of beavercreek Ohio did the rebuild. They did all of it. Engine removal and all. I dropped the jeep off to them November 8th. Received it back December 5. They pulled the engine, rebuilt, added new water pump, plugs ect. They also installed a new clutch. Reinstalled engine. I have a bunch of pictures of the build process( the machine shop took them) on a disposable camera, and I have not developed them yet. I also asked for the old parts back so I could document them in my thread.
 
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Very cool that they're taking photos for you and giving you the old parts back. That's something I would ask a shop to do as well, just because I'd like to document it.
 
Alright fellas , I need some parts recommendations.

I need pre cats, cat and all 02 sensors. Who's got the best prices for what? I'm throwing a p0420 bank 1 code. With a brand new engine, I'd rather just have all fresh exhaust instead of chasing issues with my 206k exhaust.
 
Here's two options for pre-cats:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049AYRFQ/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VKXBLE/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Both will work of course. I used the Walker ones when I replaced my pre-cats and I'm very happy with them almost 2 years later.

As for O2 sensors, DO NOT use anything other than NGK / NTK. The Bosch ones and many others are widely documented as having a lot of issues with our TJs.

Here's what I would get (NTK is the OE):

NTK Part # 23139 - Upstream Front
NTK Part # 23138 - Upstream Rear
NTK Part # 23142 - Downstream Front
NTK Part # 23141 - Downstream Rear
 
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Absolutely. No biggy. Is there a gasket that goes between the manifold and Y pipe? How that goes between the down stream cat? I can't seem to find them on rock auto if there is.
 
Well its a big day. I ordered exhaust full exhaust. Bosal Y pipe, All NTK o2 sensors, Bosal cat, and the dynomax turbo cat back. All from rock auto. Came in at a grand total of 690 shipped with a coupon code.




As a bonus, to ease the pain of making a "non fun" purchase, I splurged and ordered my wheels also. Ordered 5 rubicon xtreme wheels from quadratec. 15x8 in gunmetal grey.
 
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Now the million dollar question is, Will the 4.0 backspace with a 31x10.5 fit my spare tire carrier, without a spacer.
 
oldschoolsdime92 said:
Bumpers were delayed a bit due to some issues with the builders steel supplier. Fit and finish was great. They come raw, so I painted them with some left over Eastwood goodies

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Love the integrated hitch

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Great photos of the Dirtworx bumpers, thank you. I have been eyeing those for a while, just haven't talked myself into the purchase yet...what are your impressions of these overall? I also was considering the front bumper without the hoop, or possibly a shorter, flatter version without the side tubing. Are there holes in the bumper where the stock fog lamps can mount?
 
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They are quality pieces, handmade by a dude in his garage ( turned manufacturing facility). Robert was very good about communication, and was willing to do whatever I wanted to do to make the bumpers work for me. The wait to get them was a long one, but worth it in the end. No they don't have spots for the factory lights but if you talked with him, I'd bet you could come up with a solution
 
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