JT@623
Hooked
It’s worth the wait
Motech build underway! LT1 10l80
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Chuck84
Caught the Bug
This just in… transport is scheduled! I should have my Jeep back in the next couple of days. Question for the folks with V8 conversions, particularly the ones living in areas where the temps soar over 100 degrees. Did any of you have to change or modify your hood to provide additional cooling? I have already picked up a new bumper to sink the winch and Robbie removed the inner fender liners. I am hoping that is sufficient. Thanks
jeeeep
Hooked
just drive it really fast everywhere you go, plenty of air
LS JK
Caught the Bug
Changing hood doesnt do much execpt when your idling at like a stop light or something like that. Clearing the grill and inner fenders does a much better job at allowing cool air in and letting hot air escape.
Chuck84
Caught the Bug
Then I gues I won't have any issues then!just drive it really fast everywhere you go, plenty of air
JT@623
Hooked
That’s all I did no issues in AZ
Chuck84
Caught the Bug
She's finally home!! Only been on a couple of short drives so far but Holy Cow!!! I can't get this smile off my face! I have yet to go past 1/4 throttle and constantly finding myself going over the speed limit, talk about power on demand. And the sound during a cold start...Damn!
DirtHeadDavis
Hooked
Awesome!
Cousin Clyde
Hooked
Glorious. Congratulations to you!
AZVAJKU
Hooked
Dude!
Congratulations on your MOTECH swap!
It is by far the single biggest improvement that I made to my Jeep!
What I learned about cooling.
1- Keep the grill totally clear (you’re on that)
2- Ditch fender liners. (You’re on that)
I thought that the motor might get dirty but unless you are mud bogging it won’t.
3- Realize that modern engines run hotter so what you thought was ‘hot’ back in the day isn’t now. (I’m sure Robbie gave you guidance on the temps if not Kalan @LS JK will.)
4- The hottest mine has gotten is on the trail and was on a long, hard, slow climb without the benefit of high speed air flow through the radiator- if you get worried turn off the Air-Con. If you are still worried turn on your heat. If it gets really hot pull over and let it idle- do not shut it off because that will stop air flow.
Mine has never gotten over 230 and I have really pushed it- on and off road in hot climates like AZ, NV, UT.
Change your oil religiously. Oil is cheap in comparison!
Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!!
Keep us updated on your experience.
Disciple Off Road
Hooked
Congratulations!!!! Such an epic upgrade. Enjoy sir!! Maybe some videos of the cold start and passes? 
DirtHeadDavis
Hooked
Solid advice right here ^Dude!
Congratulations on your MOTECH swap!
It is by far the single biggest improvement that I made to my Jeep!
What I learned about cooling.
1- Keep the grill totally clear (you’re on that)
2- Ditch fender liners. (You’re on that)
I thought that the motor might get dirty but unless you are mud bogging it won’t.
3- Realize that modern engines run hotter so what you thought was ‘hot’ back in the day isn’t now. (I’m sure Robbie gave you guidance on the temps if not Kalan @LS JK will.)
4- The hottest mine has gotten is on the trail and was on a long, hard, slow climb without the benefit of high speed air flow through the radiator- if you get worried turn off the Air-Con. If you are still worried turn on your heat. If it gets really hot pull over and let it idle- do not shut it off because that will stop air flow.
Mine has never gotten over 230 and I have really pushed it- on and off road in hot climates like AZ, NV, UT.
Change your oil religiously. Oil is cheap in comparison!
Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!!
Keep us updated on your experience.
He must have a JK with a MOTECH swap or something...
Chuck84
Caught the Bug
Thank You!
Chuck84
Caught the Bug
I appreciate the input on the cooling. Robbie was definitely informative on the coolant temps. I wasn't a fan of the no fender liner idea before I got it back. But it is pretty cool to be able to see that Beautiful LT1 resting under the hood.Dude!
Congratulations on your MOTECH swap!
It is by far the single biggest improvement that I made to my Jeep!
What I learned about cooling.
1- Keep the grill totally clear (you’re on that)
2- Ditch fender liners. (You’re on that)
I thought that the motor might get dirty but unless you are mud bogging it won’t.
3- Realize that modern engines run hotter so what you thought was ‘hot’ back in the day isn’t now. (I’m sure Robbie gave you guidance on the temps if not Kalan @LS JK will.)
4- The hottest mine has gotten is on the trail and was on a long, hard, slow climb without the benefit of high speed air flow through the radiator- if you get worried turn off the Air-Con. If you are still worried turn on your heat. If it gets really hot pull over and let it idle- do not shut it off because that will stop air flow.
Mine has never gotten over 230 and I have really pushed it- on and off road in hot climates like AZ, NV, UT.
Change your oil religiously. Oil is cheap in comparison!
Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!!
Keep us updated on your experience.
As far as Enjoyment, it start the minute I turned the key the first time.
Thanks
Chuck84
Caught the Bug
I have a S25 Ultra, and it doesn't do the cold start justice.... But I will post it below anyway, since you asked.Congratulations!!!! Such an epic upgrade. Enjoy sir!! Maybe some videos of the cold start and passes?
jeeeep
Hooked
i can hear it without the start vid, nice
Chuck84
Caught the Bug
Thank youi can hear it without the start vid, nice