Turbo XJ

I forgot to mention in the video that I chose 27lb, Ford injectors for this setup. I will let you know how it turns out!
Anyways, here is the build list:
HP Tuner:
- www.hptuners.com/mpvi2/
T3-T4 Turbo:
- www.amazon.com/Turbocharger-I...
Split Second Tuning FTC:
- splitsec.com/product/ftc1-202...
Oil Lines & Kit:
- www.amazon.com/Braided-Length...
- www.amazon.com/Turbo-Charger-...

[@xXalexkablamXx]

I hate watching this video and seeing how much money I wasted just to watch it all burn away. 🔥

[@SuperSmashHoes64]

What happened to it ?

[@xXalexkablamXx]

@@SuperSmashHoes64 burst into flames on my way to work one morning. Complete loss.

[@SuperSmashHoes64]

@@xXalexkablamXx that's terrible dude sorry to hear that. Do you know what caused it to light up ?

[@xXalexkablamXx]

@@SuperSmashHoes64 well I put another engine in and I was running it naturally aspirated. The turbo kit blew the original engine. The new engine was on e 85 still but I put some bigger ford injectors in there for the Ethanol. I think one of those injectors o rings gave out and started spraying fuel. Poof.

[@altraffie20]

@@xXalexkablamXx probably slightly better performance if you had your o2 sensors hooked up. Where you runnin them?

[@allenplant1702]

Looks like a great build! Great job on your version one! 🤙

[@xXalexkablamXx]

Thank you. One of these days I’ll build another one.

[@allenplant1702]

I had a 98 with the 4.0 back in 2009. That was long before I started getting into modifying my cars. It had a 4spd auto, was slow and sucked gas, so I sold it. 😅

[@philbled]

Very cool man! Do make more videos on this setup, looks great.

[@kendalwong1111]

Please please please keep more videos of your Jeep coming.

[@zephgage3694]

sweet video, im from michigan aswell

[@jaked4285]

Hey Alex, I’m trying to setup MegaSquirt on my turbo 4.0. I have to create my fuel and ignition maps from scratch no am having a terrible time finding where to start. Could I see what your fuel and ignition maps are to get a jump start?

[@alale923]

Yo we need that test drive video for sure. Ive been inspired by video #1. Sounded great

[@xXalexkablamXx]

Making another now. Not good news with the motor in the xj.

[@erikp2510]

@@xXalexkablamXx did it blow up?

[@antonyfabode]

Hey do you have any videos of your jeep in action? And how much hp did it add?

[@greynolds17]

how are your IATs without an intercooler?

[@xjbeater8638]

I did the same but modified my manifold for riverside mount. I had problems with my power steering over heating and basically was boiling the fluid so thin it would quit working until cooled off. I tricked my pcm so many ways a.d tuned only with a msd box. How's that piggy back? Is it good enough to only use that?

[@seniorxj2931]

Sorry if I missed it but how much HP does she have?

[@skie6282]

Wouldnt turboing help gas milage too? And the only turbo jeeps ive seen on here are straight piped, do they need to be?

[@legocfl9282]

Gas mileage will kind of depend on the application. If you want tons of power, no it won't really help with gas mileage. If you just want a little more power, then yes it's possible to make the engine produce more power even more efficient than stock power numbers. They don't necessarily have to be straight piped, but turbos love exhaust flow, the more the better. IF you take two identical turbo systems, but one is straight piped (assuming all the running conditions are the same) the one that's straight piped will most likely make more power. This is a massive generalization and will 100% depend on your engine and application

[@jacobneely4161]

Keep us updated plz

[@xXalexkablamXx]

Editing another video now

[@matholland618]

What all did you need to go from your exhaust to the engine bay? Aside from the t3 flange, and what you used from your stock exhaust? I have purchased my turbo with an external wastegate as I was planning on using the boostwerks manifold but if I can use my stock manifold/header I like the position that yours is in a lot better. For the price of the manifold I could buy another turbo that has a built on wastegate and the materials to build my own pipe and probably still be cheaper than the 400 dollar manifold. Plus the exhaust and piping looks a heck of a lot easier than if it was bolted to the manifold.

[@xXalexkablamXx]

You need a 180, or a horse shoe to flip the direction. Mine horseshoes right off the header and points up towards the power steering. From there I had to adapt the exhaust size from 2-1/4” to 2-1/2”. It goes up from there and 90’s right under the power steering pump. So things you should get, - a horseshoe, or 180 degree bend. - a couple 45 degree bends, - enough straight piping as you think you’ll need - and a 90 degree for under the pump. All in 2.5 inch piping except for the horseshoe. Obviously I use the stock pipe that bolted to the header that way I could utilize the bung and flange. Just don’t give up and have patience. This was the hardest part for the whole build believe it or not. So if you can get past it, you’re golden.

[@matholland618]

Thanks! I just ordered piping and everything last night. I’m going to use my external wastegate and fab that up. One other thing I can think of is did you use an oil restrictor? If so what did you use?

[@xXalexkablamXx]

@@matholland618 yes I did use an oil restrictor, the one I used is the one that came with the Hybrid turbo!

[@alrui]

Hi Alex, trying to help my son do this on his XJ. What eBay kit did you start with? Not sure if you ever got the HPtuners MPVi2 but apparently they only make the 3 now which won't work on his 96:-(

[@xXalexkablamXx]

I bought the mpvi 2 and it worked great for mine. I’m sure you can find the mpvi 2 from other vendors if mpvi doesn’t sell them directly

[@alrui]

@@xXalexkablamXx Hi Alex, thanks for the reply! HPTuners said they don't make the version 2 any longer sadly. What eBay kit did you buy originally?

[@gregj.gotham4402]

What motor mounts are you using. Brown dog motor mounts big time strength for the 4L 6 cyl you’ll never break em.

[@xXalexkablamXx]

These were stock mounts. Brown dog is the way to go

[@xXalexkablamXx]

Will build another jeep someday

[@anthonyclark9476]

How did you build the exhaust manifold?

[@xXalexkablamXx]

Fabricated the up pipe myself, it’s not hard to do, just take your time and you’ll get it. I used 3 inch piping.

[@greynolds17]

both stock o2 sensors? or did you just delete the after cat one

[@xXalexkablamXx]

One after the cat is gone. Still have the stock upstream. I will play with better ones in the future.

[@franciscorivera9509]

where is the intercooler, or is it not needed with this t3?

[@xjking6609]

He’s only running 8 psi of boost a intercooler won’t help him much

[@mauricio5763]

hi i am boosting my 97' tj 4cyl, i ordered the split second LSC2-001. i noticed you used the FTC1-202. i am confused on the difference. is the difference that the ftc1 is laptop programable? could i use it on the 4cyl? thank you. i might return when arrives and order the one you used.

[@xXalexkablamXx]

I actually ended up going with hptuners on the jtec ecu. Was easy to tune myself.

[@mauricio5763]

@@xXalexkablamXxdoes hptuners support the 4cyl?

[@morslinjames6927]

Like it more video

[@dannywean7264]

Why didn't you just run the turbo hot side out with the rest of the exhaust system and then the air intake on the cold intake side ? Why run it out the hood?

[@xXalexkablamXx]

No reason other than it was easier.

[@xXalexkablamXx]

If I were to do it again it would be a proper build. This was the first time ever building something like this and I was pleased with the results. If and when I buy another Jeep I’m sure I’ll make videos on it again.

[@331Notch]

No intercooler or no need for one?

[@xXalexkablamXx]

I had intentions to use one after the initial setup!

[@Ozzaro1]

Next video?

[@jordan4274]

Is the engine itself stock?

[@mauricio5763]

most likely

[@kryzdalmedia9119]

Please make a drive video!!!

[@aem_2690]

✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼👌🏻

[@bubbly_water934]

What did you do for fuel? Fuel pump? Regulator? Injectors?

[@xXalexkablamXx]

I would love to share, I bought an AEM e85 340lph pump off of Amazon. It was not cheap. And I used zzp 60lb injectors tuned with HPTuners.

[@xXalexkablamXx]

Every gasket and o ring was replaced on fuel system with new.

[@xXalexkablamXx]

*on the turbo setup.

[@bubbly_water934]

@@xXalexkablamXx thanks for the quick reply bud

[@HESTEBAN915]

Do you have a check valve on the the map Sensor?

[@xXalexkablamXx]

Split second tuning replaced the stock map with a two bar map!! Video coming soon on this

[@HESTEBAN915]

I can I use the new hp tuners mpvi2 instead of the spilt second?

[@xXalexkablamXx]

@@HESTEBAN915 you can, I plan on using hp tuners for fine tuning.

[@locospeed01]

What about fuel injectors and pump

[@xXalexkablamXx]

60lb fuel Ev6 Bosch fuel injectors that I bought locally. And an AEM 340lph e85 pump.

[@TheCthtoNicfLy]

that so called cheap turbo is perfect for Cherokee that's all you need you should run a plate off the filter out ditch the filter adapter go to he fire wall and distribute everything from there/.yo 8lbs is allot,

[@2015wrx_build]

So should i send it and turbo my jeep just rebuilt engine with stronger pistons and head studs should handle it great im more worried about the drivability?

[@xXalexkablamXx]

They are very drivable with the turbo kit! Just do it! I’m going to build another one some day!

[@2015wrx_build]

@@xXalexkablamXx fuck i wanna so bad i got all the shit to install turbo and have it connected just worried about maf and fueling hoping i can by pass maf and just run a fuel regulator and not have to upgrade fueling

[@xXalexkablamXx]

@@2015wrx_build you can try. Depending on the year of your 4.0 you can use HPtuners to tune the fuel map with a aftermarket map sensor to allow for boost. It was pretty easy for me to learn with KZbin videos.

[@2015wrx_build]

@@xXalexkablamXx okay i got a 1998 4.0 so it will work ive watched hella videos so hopefully with all of them i can figure it out lol just would suck to do it all then it not wanna run good and be stumped

[@xXalexkablamXx]

@@2015wrx_build nah man you got this. Just do it!

[@mikewatson3741]

Can we get a parts list 😅

[@juggernaut_XO-74]

what manifold is it

[@xXalexkablamXx]

eBay special.

[@djwood4770]

Make a drive video of the jeep

[@xXalexkablamXx]

I getting there.. tuning the thing has been a big process on my own... hopefully within the next few weeks I’ll have the next video up...

[@themercy6083]

srtating

[@hudson5501]

Might boil your brake fluid with it that close

[@spenceranderson7661]

Run dot 3 and you will be good

[@tytraulich4987]

You don’t have to tune a car like a Subaru? No dyno?

[@xXalexkablamXx]

Nothing but the butt dyno and data logs.

[@automotiveperformancemobil4030]

8:56 minutes of talk and 5 seconds of the actual turbo running? Come on man lol. New video but this time 9 minutes of running the turbo, the setup and the drive. Maybe show some IAT and fuel trims too.

[@xXalexkablamXx]

A lot has happened since this video… the Jeep was fun and ran for quite some time. That engine blew up and I put a used engine in that I found locally. 4 weeks of more ripping around it caught on fire and it was a total loss. I lost everything. My laptop with footage, all my files, tune files, my hptuners mpvi itself, money everything gone just burnt away. So I have been salty for a year and I haven’t followed up. Maybe I will again someday maybe I won’t. But sorry if I’m disappointing.

[@automotiveperformancemobil4030]

@@xXalexkablamXx Yea i watched the whole thing and not even skipped over and I got rick rolled at the end HAHAHAHAHAHA. Well man you'll get back on your feet and something will come out of it. Have any spare turbo parts for sale?

[@mauricio5763]

@@xXalexkablamXx dang, this is sad. was this with the 26lb or 60lb injectors? scared to use hptuners now..

[@xXalexkablamXx]

@@mauricio5763 60lb. Just don’t hit 12lbs of boost like I did. And don’t burn your Jeep down like I did.

[@mauricio5763]

@@xXalexkablamXxthis makes me sad. i definitely plan on staying under 8lbs of boost with 22-25lbs injectors.. also i will be installing a fire suppression system, for sure!!

[@DahRecklessChannel]

Make a new video!!! 😫

[@BradMillsOK]

No AC so no go for me

[@xXalexkablamXx]

I’ve seen a lot of builds that keep the AC. MY jeep just didn’t even have AC when I bought it. Only paid $600 for it when I bought it.