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The line kit that Red Rock sells is $785 so if I invest that into tools & parts I might come out a head.
https://www.redrock4wd.com/1997-1999-tjlj-gen-iii-ac-line-kit-2
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The line kit that Red Rock sells is $785 so if I invest that into tools & parts I might come out a head.
https://www.redrock4wd.com/1997-1999-tjlj-gen-iii-ac-line-kit-2
I don't think they are the same compressor... IIRC the 4 banger mounted on the upper right of the engine in '97. The 2000 4.0l mounts bottom left below the power steering...
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Just did a quick search and according to the numbers they are not the same...
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I need to find a somewhat local shop to have my A/C leak tested and recharged now that it's back on the road... Little towns really suck sometimes...
I think I have around $400-$450 in my line set including the hydraulic crimper tool set.
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That sucks
Which crimper tool set did you get? I don't have any of my old A/C lines either so I'll have to build everything.
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Here ya go.....
Hemi Engine Pros and Cons
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Wildman
Here's some pictures of the crimper kit that I bought on Amazon. It worked well. The only thing I noticed is that it doesn't crimp perfectly even all the way around, but I just rotated it and crimp again and it's all even. This is because of the design of the tool not this particular brand.
All the fittings and hose I bought from a company called "Cold Hose". They have every type of fitting available and can custom make one if you need it. Also be sure you use "reduced barrier" hose. It's the smaller outside diameter hose. I didn't buy it to start with and it's a lot larger and harder to use.. You can't return hose because it's cut to length. The fittings can be returned. I bought a few extras to be sure I had some options on running the hoses then returned what I didn't use.
I also bought a variety pack of green AC O-rings. Handy to have at installation.
www.coldhose.com
I have one that any Jeerer can barrow that's in the Phoenix area if you would like.
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Yes it is. I really wish I could have gotten my Magnum running correctly too just to see what it would have done on the Dyno. But I'm ready to move on.
Talked with Ryan from FRP about my TJ and explained to him the situation with my Magnum and then getting Hemi the donor rig.
Once it's running and driving I'll send him the base file from the PCM and he'll send me a canned tune. He did explain that he would have to of course charge me again for this new engine plus he'd already had a LOT of extra time on my Magnum so I don't feel bad about paying him again. He did say he would give me a break on the tune cost since I am a returning customer.
That's unfortunate, guess there's still time for you to go LS
Engine masters dyno’d that Gen 4 Hemi, and what that variable runner tech does is pretty amazing. You can literally see on the chart where the runner length shifts to the short side and the power takes off. Really is best of both worlds.
It’s worth the watch if you have Discovery (who acquired Motortrend). Freiberger was amazed at how well it worked.
The is the one I was thinking about Episode 79 (Season 5 - Episode 26):
https://www.discoveryplus.com/video/engine-masters-us/engine-masters-go-to-school
Talks a lot about the impact of the variable runners.
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That's unfortunate, guess there's still time for you to go LS
And have WORSE power and reliability than my Mopar?? Fuck NO...
Where are you seeing worse power? Depending on what site you read, the reliability seems a bit biased.