The Hemi Jeep Rips!! And now it’s Our Only Working Vehicle...

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Anyone know of a company that can make a JK driver side snorkel?? Hemi Swap Parts List: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OL8GxdgjKzThBju5MkTYFnyWXUWvH7XhhNZi2cOSmos/edit#gid=0 Hemi Swap Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLNBgnXDC0Wj4kRsesZpKJsvYHO4A7kR9c

[@Vincent-gt3gx]

You could make one yourself!

[@tomrohlfs5538]

Try a European company where it's all the opposite.

[@becausebronco5944]

I have a river raider snorkel box if you want it honestly the filter size is pretty small but I mean check it and you want its yours man!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

@@becausebronco5944 any idea if it would be able to be setup on the driver side?

[@becausebronco5944]

@@JKGearandGadgets so dimensions wise it about 18 inches wide and 21 1/2 long and the inlet for tubing is 3 inches and the snorkel side is 2 inches. You could some steal and make bracket to mount it maybe ?

[@offroadjeep6035]

For me part of the fun of owning a Jeep is doing as many of the mods that my skills allow instead of having a professional shop do them. *Huge respect to you and Cassie for what you do.* And the fact that both of you *work real jobs* makes it even more amazing.

[@fremontwright7623]

Here's hoping that both of your channels keeps growing. It's nice that you aren't beholden to sponsors and can give your honest opinion on products. Some of the other Jeep / off-roading channels seems like a constant commercial.

[@deeznutz9063]

Nice there isn't constant horn-blowing on their channel.

[@DailyCTO]

Y’all have become my favorite Jeep related content creators. Thanks for your uploads!

[@offroadjeep6035]

I agree as obviously many others as well, some of *the other Jeep channels seem to be most interested in getting money from their viewers.*

[@DailyCTO]

@@offroadjeep6035 this is true. Family first, Jeeps, then everything else!

[@rcmike09]

These guys and litebrite

[@DailyCTO]

@@rcmike09 agreed. It’s cool seeing the kind of wheeling they’re doing.

[@joshup]

Man you guys are blessed, nice family, ls swapped jeeps, hemi swapped jeeps, gladiators, chargers, beautiful neighborhood! Nothing but motivation!

[@philv930]

Just traded my JKU for an F150 but still watching your projects. Love your channel.

[@noneckjoe948]

You have some mad skills brother; your best skill is the fact that you’re not afraid to try something and fail/learn.... you will always succeed with your approach to life.... it’s refreshing to see..... keep it up

[@tylergarrett3423]

12 and up Jeeps have a molded in washer reservoir too. You cut it off with a sawzall to run the filter on the driver's side, then get an aftermarket tank to replace it and mount it on the passenger side.

[@joshmartinez2454]

Cassie is such a big help I love it

[@offroadjeep6035]

They seem to work well together, they both seem very chill, willing to admit their mistakes, *which gives their channel huge credibility .*

[@fxrs1982]

Ok Yours and Cassies channels are now part of my top Favorites. Mischief Maker and Ohio Off road too.

[@GreatEgret]

Such a good video, man! Wrenching is more about problem solving than actually turning wrenches. Glad you found the issue.

[@zerolimitsoffroad6346]

You've certainly got your hands full. Good luck, from one Mopar family to another.

[@jonathanpartridge8155]

I enjoy watching your videos. I also enjoy the fact that your not a salesman just trying to push someone’s products.. KEEPING IT REAL, that’s what most enjoy...

[@miguelfloriano9039]

The hairs on my arms just stood up when you did that burn out wow.

[@brianhaw9398]

A Jeep like yours is my dream vehicle but not in the budget right now. Great content on your channel and Cassies too. Keep up the good info and entertainment.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Keep grinding dude, it’ll happen!

[@joecool1875]

Wow! what a fantasic build/swap your doing! Very enjoyable to watch as you go through the steps in each process and give your views and pointers along the way. You and your missus sure are up-beat and seem to take it all with a stride (maybe all the cussin and swearin s cut out), even when other car gets dinged up by a golf cart. You are a very handy and capable guy who doesn't give up which is pure entertainment for an old offroader to watch! Lookin forward to more as you get there =) Thnx!

[@mattsmith8533]

Really enjoy following along as you two get your Jeeps built better and better.You both are raising two super cute Jeep girls ,keep up the great job!

[@robertfrancisco1193]

i have had 2 hemi in my life time but never one in a jeep. i know you are having fun.!

[@adrianmurillo2646]

That burn out was beautiful!

[@andreipretorius92]

Sorry about the dent and misfire. That sucks. Hopefully all get sorted soon. That hemi sounds amazing. Great Jeep. Awesome video guys

[@tonyvet2278]

Looks fun. I was able to drive my friends 4 door with 6.4, 1 tons, and 40s from Aggressive Krawlers and it was awesome! But love the channel. Alot better and realer than others.

[@martinklaus2203]

The dash is lit up like a Christmas Tree

[@garretlewis4103]

Been there done that.......transmission fluid all over the garage floor. It is almost as fun as antifreeze all over the garage floor. Fishing the little tube out of the transmission fluid is almost as fun as fishing the drain plug out of the oil catch pan.

[@FightinAggieFarmer]

I hate misfires. I just chased misfires for 6 months and finally got my wrangler back on the road, knock on wood. Crazy sporadic and would jump between cylinders. Ended up being a wiring issue that in turn fried a couple of packs on me so I feel your pain. Though now I am pretty proficient on pulling the intake.

[@DeanJohnson67]

been there on the rookie transmission work...1985 I attempted my first "shift kit" install on my 70 RT Challenger so I could slapstick through the gears in the automatic.... long story short the thin plate I added had a right way and wrong way to be installed and well as I was testing it on a local back road I took off as fast I possible, 1st went great, 2nd went great however 3rd when I was at about 45 mph slapped straight in to reverse! (can you say massive rear end wheel hopping/bouncing) was thankful for the beefy dana 60 and the 727 transmission ! pulled it apart, found the "mistake" put it back together and never had any issues after! -- until a year later when also for the first time I swapped the cam with a high lift purple shaft cam but neglected to swap the lifters/push rods & springs to compensate :) --- thankfully those were the extent of my big mistakes ;)

[@mickeyreese9906]

Glad to hear about the coilpacks. Did sound like a good upgrade. But if they fail. That's a lot of work for nothing.

[@patrickdeveau754]

This is my goal to get my jeep like this! Keep it up Ben!

[@zacharyringel6722]

Tim Allen grunted somewhere after your daughter described your JK's Hemi🤣🤣

[@hovig]

I have not interest or desire in a hemi or LS swap but i love watching these videos and am here for both.

[@Trevor1800]

Happy Early Birthday Ben, Glad to see that the Hemi is running

[@a.c.garcia9983]

Great video segment on the Hemi swap, I’d love to do my JK some day. Was thinking of running the Ripp coils but when I called them to ask questions about them all I got was “they’re an upgrade” nothing else.

[@angelr4429]

Only thing missing is a ram...lol. Should get one...and not touch it. Need something that you don’t need to worry about...lol. Best part of working on your own stuff, is you have another vehicle to work on. Now I just need a spot to work on my project. I want to get a car port...like you guys had at your previous home. I’m going to start my small head lighting project with my Charger with lighting trendz setup. Cant wait. Not touching my wife JR wrangler, or my newer ram 1500.

[@danfurber2389]

Keep at it. As we say, “no plan survives first contact.” Now it’s time to improvise and drive on.

[@howardmcconnell4170]

Enjoy your U tubes a lot , I have a 2001 TJ ,3 inch BDS lift ,33 inch good year duratrac ,Yukon ,4/ 10 diffs Detroit lockers front and rear ,also a 2014 JK wrangler 4 door Rubicon , mostly equipped for over landing , roof rack ,square drop small camp trailer ( tear drop like ) keep up the good shows waiting to see the LJ running .

[@austincorbiniv]

Awesome job. I like seeing your mistakes and wins.

[@EricTheOld]

You guys have come a long way, good work!

[@shooterg2071]

Ripp! Supercharger blew my gladiators motor...quality control needs to improve I think on their part

[@bsd103]

Agreed they're kind of a joke. I've rarely seen anything they make last long term

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

Wow what bummer . Hits keep coming sounds like my luck ! Like my upgrade simple fix but hey got learn from web channels like yours great job . From western NC .

[@utopia.exploring]

Nothing like putting everything back together and realizing you missed something.... Great video though! Just killer content all the time I have had RIPP coil packs in my Jeep for a 8m now. I had cylinder misfires at first... Then I swapped spark plugs from factory to irridium plugs and haven't seen any issues since! Might be worth a try since those coil packs are medium $$

[@asdfjkl426]

That sucks on the Charger. I had a 2011 Charger Road and Track, with the 5.7 Hemi (not the big boy, but big enough). It was the first year of the new body style. I paid a $1000 extra for the "Redline Red" tri-coat paint. Some wonderful person put a big dent in the door while my wife had it parked for a dr. appt. I could swear people that are jealous that you have a nice car are carless and dent them on purpose. That's the nice thing about the Jeeps, the side steps and height protect them somewhat. Good luck with the repair. I really miss my Charger, it was SO much fun to drive!

[@Adventurefamily419]

can't wait to get a V8 in my jeep this year. Thanks again for figuring out my slave cylinder problem!

[@FitChaser]

Love the shifter boot!

[@rich-tx7473]

Yalls jeep is sick!

[@McDaniel4wd]

This has been a great series Ben! Awesome job!

[@rickmarquart3277]

Climb in the Charger, like the Duke boys! 😂🤣😂🍻🇺🇸

[@JsGarage]

You working on that transmission reminds me of working a FOHE (Fuel Oil Heat Exchanger) on F15s in the USAF. You can only access it from the bottom of the F15 and it gets hydraulic fluid and fuel everywhere.

[@Vik_ter]

Nicely done, and sorry for all the mishaps, i feel your pain. Lol

[@kevinwilkinson9138]

Kiddo is adorable 😂😂😂

[@rickbarmore1167]

Wow, 4 vehicles and only one working 💪, ol reliable. Strong arm 💪 it baby, lol. On the other hand , thanks for testing the plugs. Definitely helped me out of purchasing them. NOT. Sorry for the mishap on the tranny. Good 👍 to learn something so small is a key to the operation of your tranny.. Awesome take. You going 👀 to help get the other motor running. 😆

[@horeR34]

on the Pentastar group on Facebook, they tested all the coilpacks and out of all of them, OEM won. I wouldn't bother on upgrading them unless you go MSD Coils

[@lottvelasquez7418]

Thanks for being honest with the coil packs. I had those in mind but seeing the install kept me from diving into the purchase and now it’s off my radar. Thank you guys for the awesome content!

[@flashgordon984]

Good work, keep it up!

[@michelletennant9164]

Nice job!

[@alexlandsberger1423]

I always use a 20 gallon storage tote for draining transmissions

[@gswinlerjr]

Hood scoop won't work on the trail, intake air temps will still go through the roof. When I first started my hemi in my driveway (at night, 80°F), I had the hood up and even with the stock air box, the intake air temperature went up to 144°F. I'm running the truck intake manifold, the JSS adapter, stock 2012+ air box, and 2012+ AEV snorkel (the 2012+ box and snorkel have a larger box inlet). With this setup, my IAT averaged about 90° last summer on the highway and never went above 110 even going slow. Another thing you'll find is that the NGC4 PCM will not control the SRV. You will want to get a standalone window switch to run the SRV. If you haven't already, you'll probably start getting various codes for random misfire, slow O2 sensor response, etc. Let me know when you get HP Tuners and I can help set you up with a good baseline tune for the engine that could save you a bunch of time. HPT recently rolled out their Neural Network Trainer and it's made a world of difference in my setup. The NNT is the correct way to tune these engines. If your base tune is the same as mine was, you're probably missing at least 60HP/tq. Be careful with high loads on the engine (including WOT) before tuning. You may be knocking a lot.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Which window switch did you use? I’m looking into the msd setup. And yes I’ve noticed the JSS tune is very conservative. I have Hp tuners

[@gswinlerjr]

@@JKGearandGadgets I haven't gotten one yet, still making small adjustments to my tune in the NNT. Once I'm done with NNT, I'll do the window switch and tune the VE SRV Mult table under Airflow -> Speed Density. I'd guess we had very similar base tunes. My tune wasn't so much conservative as it was very "5.7." The neural network weights and biases were stock 5.7; setting them to base 6.4 made an immediate difference. If you'd like, I can send you the neural network tables that mimic the base 6.4.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

@@gswinlerjr yeah man that would be great. Shoot me an email, [e-mail]

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Your running the 5.7 intake on your 6.4? Or the 6.4 truck intake?

[@gswinlerjr]

@@JKGearandGadgets I have the 5.7 VVT truck intake on my 2016 Challenger 392 engine. It is functionally identical to the 6.4 car intake (they both have SRV).

[@boldrbangr9834]

Love the channel. I really feel for you guys. It's all part of Hot Rodding, be it a Jeep our whatever, but it still sucks. That's why I'm thinning my herd. Too much work to keep juggling repairs on a bunch of vehicles.

[@stephencarbajal5657]

Weeellllll in regards to your Charger and the driver door not opening, your wife needs to dukes a Hazzard it now lol. Just pray it doesn't rain 🤣🤣

[@ericmaxwell424]

Those intake temps are pretty cool compared to what I was getting with a stock 3.6 before my snorkel install. As soon as ambient temps got into the 80s intake temps would be in the 150 never went pass 157. After the snorkel they are around 10° - 20° above the ambient temp when driving done the highway.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

150 really???? Interesting

[@ericmaxwell424]

@@JKGearandGadgets that was normal temps for it. It never would go pass 157 at least no matter how hot it got though at least. The snorkel was the best investment though.

[@nickcooper14]

That sounds so sweet, shame all that stuff would cost a fortune to do in Aust🇦🇺🇦🇺💪🏼💪🏼 Great work guys with all the little tech details.👍🏼👍🏼

[@antz2917]

Agreed! I end up buying everything from the US and having it shipped which is still cheaper than what it costs to get it locally!

[@alexlandsberger1423]

You could cut the factory washer tank out then use a universal or just make one that fits

[@treyhaberman]

Nice video. Didn't know yall moved to SPI. I thought yall were in Houston. Taking the family down to SPI in May, we love it down there.

[@zackragan7129]

C'mon people. Over 21,000 views and only 2000 likes. Let's show our appreciation to Ben and Cassie for their content by hitting the like button. It isn't like they are trying to shove a bunch of crap on us. Not trying to get us to pay to join a club for their "special content."

[@hollywood21639]

I can't possibly imagine what 2 grifters you are talking about....😂

[@zackragan7129]

@@hollywood21639 Didn't say anything about 2 grifters but now that you mention them.....BINGO! Like watching a damn commercial in between the horn beeps. Annoying X 10

[@Grimace99]

I’d rather pay so they can get shoes other than crocs. Gross.

[@ericmaxwell424]

Try spraying the engine harness coil pack electrical connectors with electrical contact cleaner. I had a misfire in the number 2 cylinder on my 3.6 JK and new plugs and coilpacks didn't fix it. Been 20k miles since I cleaned them and it hasn't come back.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It’s the coil packs. Confirmed

[@newbwheeler9777]

I love it. You guys are such a good vibe.🇨🇦🤓👍

[@ruggedoutdoors8524]

Happy birthday Ben. (Early of course)

[@jaygiannini7697]

Nice job. It'll get better now that the "boss" is back in town and can get these projects done. Lol

[@cjplol6589]

Lite Brite had a problem with getting kicked into neutral.a tone ring in transfer case. Engages vehicle traction control. Hope it helps

[@michaelcook184]

Isnt that the way it goes 1 step forward 2 back good luck be safe

[@vincentpoole7588]

G&G. So maybe an external custom external air intake ram is required ? Otherwise look for 'Mantec' Snorkels. Remember to turn inlet backwards ! V.

[@WQ9V]

Thank You for your help

[@ticktockcryptomillionaire2408]

Wicked yall ! Hemi hemi hemi.

[@millstonejeepworx]

Awesome video Ben. Glad you got your issue sorted out an thank you for sharing that with us. I'm waiting on my metal trans pan, going to pull my valve body this weekend and get it shipped out to Todd for re flashing. Fortunately/unfortunately, guess it depends on perspective, my trans is sitting on a dolly and not in the JK yet. lol. I've seen lots of videos on the 8spd, like yourself...transmissions, especially autos, are not my thing. How was it doing the fill procedure for the trans after you installed it? Especially when you have lines, cooler, etc to get filled as it runs.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It will be so much better with it out of the jeep! You can flip the trans upside down on a table. Fill isn’t bad at all. Once it’s in the jeep, pump it up till it flows out (you have to pump slow otherwise it splashes and you’ll think it’s full), then put the plug in. Start the jeep and leave in park and keep filling until it overflows again. Then turn it off. Then grab your computer and download the PCS 2800 tuning software. Monitor the trans fluid temp and make sure it’s around 90-110 degrees. Jack up rear wheels. Start jeep, hold in reverse for 5 sec with foot on brake, shift to drive and accelerate to 2nd gear for 5 seconds, then slow down and shift to neutral, raise neural rpm to 2000 for 5 seconds, then go back to park. Then make sure temp is still under 120, go underneath and open plug and check level, add if needed. Then go on a drive (drive easy), make sure trans gets above 180 so the cooler line thermostat opens and fills your cooler. Then let it sit for a few hours until trans temp is back down to 90-110 and repeat the fill/level checks.

[@erichughes9098]

So many projects so little time LOL😎👍

[@chuckisbusy]

Jeep problems? OHHH Jeep my life!!

[@bbysor]

On the bright side, the Hemi swap didn’t cost a marriage.

[@albertatundra]

Yet ...

[@duoglide69]

Fun stuff 👍🏼

[@retiredppd]

Gotta get all those dash lights out too.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

They’ve been on for a while now. I don’t even see them anymore 😂

[@quietstorm3217]

I hope you do a Dyno test

[@christianbryan8630]

Kevin sucks on camera! I hope this still works. I’m trying to gear up for the 36 hours. 😂 Really like y’all’s videos! Keep it up!

[@jaimetrevino4865]

Yes new video.your videos are the best ben

[@lloydrage]

I really enjoyed the series. If you guys go to EJS or hidden falls let me know. I’d love to buy you a drink.

[@penmoe231]

Well the jeeps and car are making your own video choices.

[@williamkane8267]

Love your videos! Congrats on completing your Hemi Swap! #goals

[@theawesomejeep3599]

Now time to do your jeep Cassie

[@michaelanderson3194]

Enjoy watching both your guys videos! Keep up the good work

[@devynbowden7781]

Shame about the ripp coils figured it was to good to be true glad to see they aren’t worth it

[@MrHanzfree]

I put accel coil packs in my jk and have had no issues with them. The ripps just seemed too expensive to me, looks like I dodged a bullet there

[@GhostedOffroad]

Dang that sucks about the coil packs...was thinking of doing it myself but after 2 failures....will have to settle for maybe a cold air intake and a new muffler

[@iwheelhard469]

As far as horsepower & torque goes, if there's Supercharger kits putting out numbers comparable to a 6.4 for a fraction of the price then why would someone not go that route as opposed to a engine swap? Generally speaking that it, I'm not referring to your specific wants and needs.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Supercharging the jeep V6s can make good power for sure, the issue is that is it short lived... the boost kills the engine eventually. Most kill the engines within a few years, leaving you with the option to go back with a new v6, or swapping a Hemi in (so now you paid for a supercharger and then a Hemi too). Whereas a Hemi swap has the power, and can provide that power reliably for years without issue.

[@dwizl7213]

I had made the same inquiry and the way it was explained to me was....supercharging a V6 is like taking viagra in your early 20s. It might make you a super stud but it's going to suck the testosterone out of you prematurely and now you have Erectile Disfunction before you turn 30

[@jeepwrecognizejeep1391]

@@JKGearandGadgets so would the same apply to oem 2.0 turbocharger in the JLs

[@piledriveroffroad3743]

@@JKGearandGadgets roots and twin screw blowers, whose low rpm boost can place additional strain on the engine and drive train which in that case, yes it'll shorten an engine's life but centrifugal supercharging, which generates boost in line with engine rpm...properly tuned & maintained, wouldn't shorten the lifespan of a V6. It's a very subjective question though, plenty of variables.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

@@piledriveroffroad3743 I know about 10 people who have blown up their Jeep’s with a centrifugal charger.

[@ricanredliner]

Now Jeep offers the 392 rubicon from factory. Nice you guys did it all your self but over all was it worth it and cheaper then just buying the new 392 rubicon? I know you guys put a lot of time and money into this build

[@adamseaman7306]

“Old reliable”. Haha. Love the content Ben. Thanks.

[@DeltasAdventures]

The 6 dislikes are the people bummed they have to wait till next video for the price drop :D They want to spend that stimmy :D

[@scottj.7105]

Great sound on the hemi Ben! Love the Jeep. Glad to see Cassie back..... Question-. I'm trying to prevent my plastic fenders from fading on my JL, U suggested maybe using Armorall on them?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I would not use armorall. I would suggest back to black, or a similar product made for exterior plastic pieces

[@scottj.7105]

@@JKGearandGadgets ok i 'll try Back to Black ,. Thanks for your response , love your videos 👍

[@danschramm1397]

Always awesome content guys, cant wait for the next LS swap video on Cassies channel too

[@inspireonex]

I'd be roasting tires too in anything with 538s.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Not with the old 3.8 I pulled out lol

[@jasonmemrick99]

Run a snorkel for lower intake temps.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

How. I’m not aware of any driver side snorkels

[@jasonmemrick99]

@@JKGearandGadgets Good question. Maybe you could cannibalize something and run it out the hood, through some kind of scoop?

[@jasonmemrick99]

@@JKGearandGadgets It would be pretty cool if you could use the scoop from a Charger. It would allude to what is under the hood of the JK...

[@jasonmemrick99]

@@JKGearandGadgets I'm sure you'll figure something out soon. You going to Jeep Beach? Maybe I'll get a chance to see you there.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I’ve been trying to think of something for a week now lol. I was hoping you had an idea I didn’t think of 😓

[@jonwardell2894]

At the end of the video, it appears you have may have another problem with your RIPP coil packs. Out of curiosity, what spark plugs are you using? When I purchased my RIPP coil packs, I went with NKG Laser Iridium plugs because my research pointed me to going with a higher-end plug up handle the power output better, and that these were the ones recommended by RIPP. No problems yet, but the shear hassle of replacing ones on the driver's side has me hoping I don't run into issues like you are.

[@timhaines67]

Stumbled back on this video. Answered question on Trans pan. Disregard Email 😉

[@brianclifford9652]

The jeep is Awesome Ben and Cassie it sounds like a beast!!!!🤙🤙🤙

[@cherokeefit4248]

I was going to buy a new wrangler JL Sahara but screw that. I’ll always keep my Xj but I got a 2014 Honda Civic Si Couple in place of the JL. The Gladiator is a lemon that Canada won’t assist with it with the problems.