With tig welding you do not need to strike an arc, that will contaminate the tungsten and make the arc harder to consentrate thus dispersing heat randomly and causing blow through. Also if welding a thick steel to very thin steal like a fuel rail, try and pre heat the thicker metal, also wait to add filler rod until you see the weld pool form, you are more or less pulling the weld pool through the weld during the tig process. Good luck and I love you videos!!
@elias842it's a truly flawed design. Basically using the same dc transformer box as a stick welder. Welding aluminum with a dc welder is horrible, even if it does have a pedal, you can't break past the oxidation on aluminum without a pulse width modulated ac Tig machine. (its literally instant, even right after it's been cleaned).
He can fast forward through the annoying and incessant remarks he makes where he asks himself something and then says “yeah, that’s a thing right? Right?” every 15 seconds.
So long as you don't go crazy with the boost, that engine will handle it just fine. Use 4.2L crank and rods and turn that 4.0 into a 4.5L. 450hp/600ft-lbs with 18-20psi boost, someone did it 15 years ago. The torque curve was ultra flat on-boost.
Huge fan here from 🇬🇧 I’m a medically retired Royal Air Force war pensioner. Unfortunately my injuries mean I can no longer drive and am mostly housebound. Thank you so much for all your great content Alex. It really helps me itch that scratch as I really used to love my cars. Jeep up the good work. 😉
@@chrismason6857 Thank you for your service Sir, I am a retired United States Marine. If you are ever across the pond look me up I’ll take you on a little journey. Cheers brother.
can I advice you something... you can build supercheap driving simulators if you pair that with VR it's insanely cool when you tell me your dissability I can tell you exactly the recommendations
Dana 35s are known for grenading themselves, cheap upgrade is the 8.8 from an Explorer. The Dana 30 is basically a 44, should be fine maybe chrome molly axles to make it a little stronger. Yes, the 4.0 was the last good Jeep motor.
Alex, I love this video! That said…you missed on that music reference and showed a picture of Chad Kroger (Nickelback) instead of Aaron Lewis (Staind) who sang the song “It’s Been a while”. Love you, man!
21:29 "those gauges pull just like a couple of amps so this is gonna be good". The fuse is there to protect the wire in the event of a short. Your fuse should blow before your wire burns. Amp draw from the components determine how many circuits you need as the wire tolerance takes precedence. Food for thought.
In Canada, after converting liters to gallons and working over the exchange rate... We are paying $5.29 per gallon in Manitoba. Fuel prices suck right now. Also wanna add, be sure to get the good under carriage wash done after having it out in the snow. Consider applying a really good rust prevention fluid to the underside.
These Saturday morning LSC videos have become my favorite goto videos. Thanks Alex, all you work over the years has been paying off. Every week just gets better and better.
I have a 2006 TJ Rubicon with straight 6. It has front and rear lockers and Dana 44 axles. You may want to change your axles and drive lines to a beefier set up because the amount of horsepower you are adding will be too much for it on or off road especially if you increase your tire size. Great Jeep series btw and you’ve given me some food for thought.
I've been driving 4x4s since 1970 we had a CJ5 with a Buick V6 and could pull front wheels off the ground in 1st gear. Looks like a lot of fun but beware of the short wheel base, they like to turn around very fast and at that point you are out of control and just along for the ride!
You need the workpiece to be in a more comfortable position for welding. One of the best tips for a beginner welder. Have either your filler or torch hand leaning against something to steady your hand.
Dude, thats so cool that your welding tank comes from Linde!!! Thats where i work, ive been there just shy of 20 years, and in the industry for 26 years. Those dates stamped in the tank are for their retest dates required by the DOT for safety reasons ...dont want em exploding under pressure during transport. The oldest cylinder I've personally handled was from 1896 as shown by the test dates stamped into the cylinder. Alot of em from the early 1900s too. Hard to imagine that those cylinders have made it thru World War one, and World War two, and everything since!!! I love your content Alex, been a subscriber for several years. Keep up the great work, id love to be able to meet ya at one of your events soon.
Used to weld for the Nissan Manufacturer in Smyrna, TN. Have literally made millions of welds. Wife got me a 120 lincoln for father's day and i struggle with it lol. Don't worry I'm sure you'll get it fairly quickly! Hey from Coral, IL!
Love the Jeep build so much. I am building a 1999 Cherokee 4.0L Auto. To make it live around 10 psi of boost I first pulled the engine and Installed ARP Head Studs and a Mahle MLS head gasket. I put a Comp cam and Lifters and Ovate Valve Springs. Scorpion aluminum roller rockers (Amazing company to work with). New timing chain set and Balancer. Crown aluminum valve cover. Melling high volume oil pump and push rods. Flow Kooler water pump and thermostat. 3 row aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. Summit high output coil. Accel dis cap & rotor with NGK wires and plugs. Flowmaster Flow FX stainless exhaust 2 ½ mandrel exhaust. We have been waiting since November 2003 for a Boosted Technology's side mount supercharger kit to be built with delay after delay. We were planning on making 10 psi of boost with the blower. It uses a split second controller for a 7th injector and timing control. I am glad to see this video on your fuel system upgrades would love to talk to you directly about doing a comparison test series between the 2 different power adder options. I think we could make some awesome content.
Been a fan of the channel for a few years now. This jeep build is by far my favorite! Love that you're just throwing things at it and making it work. Great content!
Can't speak directly to Wyotech because I chose UTI instead. Almost chose Wyotech though. What I will say with any of these programs, it is what you make of it. I've seen people come out of both of those programs that were as dumb as a box of rocks and I'd never allow them to touch my vehicle. While others came out as fairly competent technicians. The thing is....90% of the competent ones were already well versed in turning a wrench and were looking for a way to jump start their career. If you work your butt off, get good grades, and apply yourself there are a lot of decent opportunities coming out of those programs. However not all of those opportunities are where you thought you would find yourself in. I spent a few years in dealerships and then BAM ended up working on the railroad as a Carman (railcar mechanic). All I'm saying is....keep an open mind and see where it takes ya. Best of luck to your boy.
@ thank you for your input. We looked at UTI as well. Which would be great since there’s one about an hour from me. I’ve told him that I expect a lot from him when he goes. I’m scared and nervous for him at the same time.
I appreciate how great an attitude you show in trying a new thing, struggling with it, and making a plan to get better at it! This is the attitude I try to instill in my own kids! When you struggle, make a plan and get after it!
Drill holes in the megaphones on the exhaust and weld a pipe around it. I think that vibration would go away? Start with a small section in the middle of the megaphones. It would be neat to see if it works? Thanks for the content, I wait for it every Sunday.
Hey guys, looks like my watching literally all of your videos has paid off. It was my birthday today and my wife got me a Legit Street Cars key tag and t-shirt. So glad you now ship to the UK 👍 Thanks again and keep up the great work 👌
Alex my 2012 jeep liberty has 256k miles , no ticks, no leaks, no rust and its the v6 in ohio! Thats with standard maintenance, oil changes etc. We love our jeeps 🚙!!!!
I turbo'd my daily,Mazda Protege and it's a blast. Now I wanna turbo my backup vehicle, 5.3 Chevy Avalanche. Lol. Thanks for the motivation to make poor financial decisions. 🤣🤣
That Jeep is so cool ! No one would expect it to absolutely rip, if you just saw it cruising.I'm not a car guy, but I love your projects, because you keep it within the realm of reality. The welding learning curve shows that, no one starts out an expert. Great video, thanks !
So... This reminds me of a Jeep friend of mine. He super charged his 3.6L JKU (4 door). This thing freakin' RIPPED!!! Well, he found out the hard way that you should never put the Jeep in 4 LOW and then floor it... He twisted the front drive shaft right off...like twisting taffy apart... His Jeep name was then changed to "Twisted Me"
I'm surprised you don't have a hot water pressure washer. Maybe I'm a tad bit odd about cleaning before I work on stuff? It sure does make it nice when everything is crud free before wrenching.
Back in 98 I dropped a 5.2l out of a truck (upgraded to magnum RT cam and lifters) in my 97 TJ. I ended up having to install reverse cut dana 60s front and rear with ARBs and a custom long arm 4 link suspension; Atlas II t-case; and a NV4500. I also installed a vortech supercharger and intercooler. We had to run a msd ignition and auxiliary fuel pump. I could not find someone back then to “flash” the computer. It would pull the front tires off the ground. Be ready to fix little things- sometimes big things- whenever you venture out. It is a Jeep thing.
23:41 Wow. Wichita, Kansas at Jump Start, 93 octane is $2.45. All other gas stations only have up to 91 and it is $3.09. Yes, that is correct. In fact at the Jump Start it is more for regular unleaded or 87 octane at $2.54. Prices are all over the place here. I use the Gas Buddy app and it's crazy how much the prices change, even if you pick 1 brand.
The welder makes a huge difference. I've heard it has to do with the harbor freight machines sine wave frequency is different and doesn't weld the same. I started with a harbor freight machine and moved up to a Lincoln and the difference was night and day
Alex, hate to correct you but Duct tape got its name from being water proof(aka Duct) . First made for the military to keep ammo can’s water tight. Yup used for air duct work but not how it got its name. Another great video, thanks.
Close... It was developed for a lot of uses, not just military and it was called "duck tape" originally because the ability to repel water similar to a ducks feathers. Later made its way into HVAC and was officially named "duct tape"
Hey Alex i just want you to know that you have taught me so much about working on cars, thanks for taking the time to teach us and show us how you do things!
I have an 1989 Cherokee with the 4.0 . It has 390,000 miles and runs almost perfectly It runs very strong and I I drive it to work every day to work 70 miles each way running 70 plus on these back roads here in Texas. I love your channel. Would like to turbo that Cherokee but there’s no room up front. Maybe mount two little turbo’s back by the rear end? Anyway yeah great motors!
It is crazy to see a 4.0 with a turbo kit! These engines were so stout. A guy I worked with before had one that the oil hadn't been changed in 10's of thousands of miles. Under the valve cover looked like oil pancakes. But that thing still ran well somehow! You can't kill them.
I definitely am not judging cuz I learned to weld at home over the years and still am not a great pro at it but, I have tried scratch tig welding and it's way too hard to do, especially for beginners! You need to get a pedal welder with pedal start so you don't dirty up your tungsten and you can control the heat. Trust me it's the difference between night and day I promise you!
I work for a major gas dealer and I fill those tanks I have seen them go back all the way to 1900 they get retested every 5-10 years and as long as it passes it goes back into rotation
That's so sweet Alex..I went a little larger injectors and a few MM larger throttle body on mine with a Banks header and was looking for another 4.0 to create a stroker motor..now I wish I still had it I'd go the route you went..damn that looks so awesome. I love the 4.0 engine bullet-proof...I love the beast you created...lmao.. Hey Max..good tymes.
I luv ❤ the Jeep, you did so well to get a good solid one without nasty rust issues. I also live in an area with heavy snow 🇨🇦, I've had a couple of Cherokees but I can see a Wrangler sometime in the future.
Alex!!! Glad you wanna try welding so much fun to see… best thing I can say to do is go see my friends at your closest AIRGAS! They are a welding and safety company and can get you everything you need for multi process welding machine… plus replacement for your straight argon and argon co2 mid for your mig side!!!! Have fun!!!
You’ve made a dime a dozen Wrangler into something crazy fun! Nice job again and holy crap this pen light is awesome! I’m glad I jumped on it right away and I’ll buy more when you get the lighting running! Just a little encouragement.
Welcome to Jeep life, those windshields are magnets for road debris. Axles will be the weak point and are easy to upgrade. Those 4.0's are a great engine with proper maint. I've had several configurations from Buick v6 to 4.0's then went SBC on a few. Def a fun platform for upgrades. On a side note....when are your pen lights shipping?
Man that sounds sick! 😂 It's so cool to see you give some love, no matter what car it is. I like the budget aspect too. You should swap Saab B235R in some car. The 2.3T is quite capable engine. I have aero Saab as a daily, and it is perfect for picking my kid up, and using it as a grocery getter. 👌🏻
Not sure about the harbor freight welders but most of those small machines like that have a settings reference sheet on the inside of the door where the spool goes. It'll give you a good starting point, biggest thing is material type and thickness.
i think you need to get a foot pedal for that machine or get another machine with a foot pedal. every time you strike the material some of it will be deposited on the tungsten, contaminating it. once the tungsten is contaminated it will create an unstable arc, contaminates in the weld pool etc.... plus with the foot pedal you have a finer control over the heat. if you're blowing holes just back off the throttle.
Trying to weld aluminum with a scratch start dc tig is like trying to put out a fire with gasoline. Ac tig is the only way to break the corrosion layer that instantly forms forms on aluminum even freshly cleaned. And the modulaton from a pedal makes it possible to keep the arc focused on the thicker fitting, not on the paper thin fuel rail.
Alex... you have the only channel I look forward to the content of. I look forward to Saturdays every week for your show. You modify the cars I want to modify. Not the ones everyone else is, or has done. Thank you so much for the content. We love it.(Former Naperville-ian)
Only ever seen 1 turbo 4.0 on an XJ that used to come to the drag strip years ago out in Bithlo. If I'm not mistaken dude also had it stroked out as well. Dude was consistently running low 6 to mid 5 sec 1/8 mile times. Was pretty cool.
I’m convinced that me and Alex are brothers because my first car was a trans am then a Mustang then a Camaro then a Mercedes e class then a Mitsubishi eclipse then a 1990 jeep wrangler in sunset yellow then I had a 2001 corvette z06 and several Mercedes over the years and bmws and a p71 crown Victoria so the content is right in my wheelhouse real car guys love everything! Current status 2017 bmw 540i x drive with m sport package and a 1999 Mercedes sl 500! Let’s go folks! I’m going jeep hunting lol
please run the wastegate dump in the exhaust it does sound pretty bad when it hits boost it would sound alot better on the inside of the car less rasp but either way do whatever its not my car
The kid in me loves this; in childhood before I even knew how to do an oil change I thought 2000’s mustangs and Jeep Wranglers were the coolest thing ever!
I pay $3.86 for premium 93 grade, Northern MI goin in a 2016 Focus RS... Before you ask, yes it has the correct gaskets lol. Much love Alex! you the man!
32:12 other long lasting strait sixes that are hard to kill are the ford 4.9 and the mopar slant six both very well built and long living my uncle had a 4.9 with 2.3m miles on it and most of what was done was common maitenence
Need to do an inline turbo 6 builds of all the manufacturers. I like to see a 4200 GM build.People say its the US 2jz. But a great jeep series, we enjoyed it!
I wouldn't put a lot of timing in that engine, the rear cylinder run really really hot. In fact if you have time, i would find a way to add more coolant flow to the rear of that engine. There's guys who have done it, highly suggest looking into those mods.
07:30 That braided stainless steel line will wear a hole in your vacuum line, and / or rubber fuel line from vibration if you have them zip tied together like that...
Try not to strike with your tungsten, you can scratch the filler on the end of the tungsten while touching the base metal and it will start the arc for you. Tapping your tungsten like that will mess up your sharp tip which you need to have a good consistent arc. It takes some practice but you'll get the hang of it.
Probably should install a c-clip eliminator kit for that rear 8.8. It will help keep the axle shafts in if you snap the rear end. It will save the brakes amd rotors too.
The axles will hold up fine. The transmission however..... Put one together years ago that had an adapter plate to bolt in a 450hp 383 stroker motor. It was really a riot to drive around, but he killed transmissions pretty consistently.
Love this project, can’t wait for you to take it out & wheel it! Bring some spare axles & shafts, those Dana 35’s aren’t going to hold up. A future video request/ idea: DIY body armour, you wanna practice welding, let’s see you make new skids & cross members 👍🏻
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Wash the gas tank off before you put it back together. Annoyed 😤😂
SHAME ON YOU ALEX! Charging $75 for your light when it’s found for $30 on Amazon
The 4.0 just sounds just neat enough to not think "tractor" when turbo.
Sweet project, as always!
Yes, nice project but maybe next time do a Bronco. It's like a Jeep, but for men.
With tig welding you do not need to strike an arc, that will contaminate the tungsten and make the arc harder to consentrate thus dispersing heat randomly and causing blow through. Also if welding a thick steel to very thin steal like a fuel rail, try and pre heat the thicker metal, also wait to add filler rod until you see the weld pool form, you are more or less pulling the weld pool through the weld during the tig process. Good luck and I love you videos!!
How fo you get the arc going on the welder alex has since it doesnt have a pedal?
Actually, he is using a scratch start welder. Most budget tig welders are scratch start.
@elias842it's a truly flawed design.
Basically using the same dc transformer box as a stick welder.
Welding aluminum with a dc welder is horrible, even if it does have a pedal, you can't break past the oxidation on aluminum without a pulse width modulated ac Tig machine. (its literally instant, even right after it's been cleaned).
I think he's using a lift TIG machine so has to start with The tungsten touching the metal.
@06m50blue trying to weld aluminum with a scratch start DC Tig is like trying to put out fire with gasoline.
Love this guy! He is one of my favorite Tubers because he does not just do things and fast forward. He actually takes time to teach!
He can fast forward through the annoying and incessant remarks he makes where he asks himself something and then says “yeah, that’s a thing right? Right?” every 15 seconds.
So long as you don't go crazy with the boost, that engine will handle it just fine. Use 4.2L crank and rods and turn that 4.0 into a 4.5L. 450hp/600ft-lbs with 18-20psi boost, someone did it 15 years ago. The torque curve was ultra flat on-boost.
Huge fan here from 🇬🇧
I’m a medically retired Royal Air Force war pensioner. Unfortunately my injuries mean I can no longer drive and am mostly housebound.
Thank you so much for all your great content Alex. It really helps me itch that scratch as I really used to love my cars.
Jeep up the good work. 😉
@@chrismason6857 Thank you for your service Sir, I am a retired United States Marine. If you are ever across the pond look me up I’ll take you on a little journey. Cheers brother.
can I advice you something...
you can build supercheap driving simulators
if you pair that with VR it's insanely cool
when you tell me your dissability
I can tell you exactly the recommendations
Thanks for your service from Canada!
Being cannon fodder doesn't pay
Dana 35s are known for grenading themselves, cheap upgrade is the 8.8 from an Explorer. The Dana 30 is basically a 44, should be fine maybe chrome molly axles to make it a little stronger. Yes, the 4.0 was the last good Jeep motor.
in order of ring and pinion size and strength dana 30 35 44, the 44 is pretty close to the 8.8 in strength.
Alex, I love this video! That said…you missed on that music reference and showed a picture of Chad Kroger (Nickelback) instead of Aaron Lewis (Staind) who sang the song “It’s Been a while”. Love you, man!
I was about to comment on that😂😂 made me smile for sure
You are very right, was thinking the same thing! I used to love Staind and not so much on the nickelback! 😅
Lol I figured they were joking
@@michaelg97that’s possible😂😂😂
NWA Nickleback Was Awesome!!!
21:29 "those gauges pull just like a couple of amps so this is gonna be good". The fuse is there to protect the wire in the event of a short. Your fuse should blow before your wire burns. Amp draw from the components determine how many circuits you need as the wire tolerance takes precedence. Food for thought.
he should put a 1A fuse for that headphone wire he used
In Canada, after converting liters to gallons and working over the exchange rate... We are paying $5.29 per gallon in Manitoba. Fuel prices suck right now. Also wanna add, be sure to get the good under carriage wash done after having it out in the snow. Consider applying a really good rust prevention fluid to the underside.
Trudeau delivered on all of his green promises
These Saturday morning LSC videos have become my favorite goto videos. Thanks Alex, all you work over the years has been paying off. Every week just gets better and better.
RIGHT?! I look forward to LSC videos like I used to look forward to Saturday-morning cartoons when I was a kid! :)
I have a 2006 TJ Rubicon with straight 6. It has front and rear lockers and Dana 44 axles. You may want to change your axles and drive lines to a beefier set up because the amount of horsepower you are adding will be too much for it on or off road especially if you increase your tire size. Great Jeep series btw and you’ve given me some food for thought.
6 min in and merecedes sunroof grease makes an appearance… well done
Premium petrol (gasoline) is £1.61 a LITRE in the uk.
SO that's $7.62 a gallon for you guys.
I've been driving 4x4s since 1970 we had a CJ5 with a Buick V6 and could pull front wheels off the ground in 1st gear. Looks like a lot of fun but beware of the short wheel base, they like to turn around very fast and at that point you are out of control and just along for the ride!
You need the workpiece to be in a more comfortable position for welding. One of the best tips for a beginner welder. Have either your filler or torch hand leaning against something to steady your hand.
Dude, thats so cool that your welding tank comes from Linde!!! Thats where i work, ive been there just shy of 20 years, and in the industry for 26 years. Those dates stamped in the tank are for their retest dates required by the DOT for safety reasons ...dont want em exploding under pressure during transport. The oldest cylinder I've personally handled was from 1896 as shown by the test dates stamped into the cylinder. Alot of em from the early 1900s too. Hard to imagine that those cylinders have made it thru World War one, and World War two, and everything since!!!
I love your content Alex, been a subscriber for several years.
Keep up the great work, id love to be able to meet ya at one of your events soon.
Broken windshield? The Jeep has welcomed you to the club.
Used to weld for the Nissan Manufacturer in Smyrna, TN. Have literally made millions of welds. Wife got me a 120 lincoln for father's day and i struggle with it lol. Don't worry I'm sure you'll get it fairly quickly! Hey from Coral, IL!
This makes me want to turbo my 4.0 Grand Cherokee so badly.. After my lift kit is done, this is definitely going to be my next project.
Love the Jeep build so much. I am building a 1999 Cherokee 4.0L Auto. To make it live around 10 psi of boost I first pulled the engine and Installed ARP Head Studs and a Mahle MLS head gasket. I put a Comp cam and Lifters and Ovate Valve Springs. Scorpion aluminum roller rockers (Amazing company to work with). New timing chain set and Balancer. Crown aluminum valve cover. Melling high volume oil pump and push rods. Flow Kooler water pump and thermostat. 3 row aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. Summit high output coil. Accel dis cap & rotor with NGK wires and plugs. Flowmaster Flow FX stainless exhaust 2 ½ mandrel exhaust. We have been waiting since November 2003 for a Boosted Technology's side mount supercharger kit to be built with delay after delay. We were planning on making 10 psi of boost with the blower. It uses a split second controller for a 7th injector and timing control. I am glad to see this video on your fuel system upgrades would love to talk to you directly about doing a comparison test series between the 2 different power adder options. I think we could make some awesome content.
Been a fan of the channel for a few years now. This jeep build is by far my favorite! Love that you're just throwing things at it and making it work. Great content!
I like how you "daily" every car :)
It’s a YJZ😂
Or a TJZ... 🤔
How freaking cool is it that you went to wyotech?!?! My son starts there in April in the diesel program. We’re driving out there from NC!
Can't speak directly to Wyotech because I chose UTI instead. Almost chose Wyotech though. What I will say with any of these programs, it is what you make of it. I've seen people come out of both of those programs that were as dumb as a box of rocks and I'd never allow them to touch my vehicle. While others came out as fairly competent technicians. The thing is....90% of the competent ones were already well versed in turning a wrench and were looking for a way to jump start their career. If you work your butt off, get good grades, and apply yourself there are a lot of decent opportunities coming out of those programs. However not all of those opportunities are where you thought you would find yourself in. I spent a few years in dealerships and then BAM ended up working on the railroad as a Carman (railcar mechanic). All I'm saying is....keep an open mind and see where it takes ya. Best of luck to your boy.
@ thank you for your input. We looked at UTI as well. Which would be great since there’s one about an hour from me. I’ve told him that I expect a lot from him when he goes. I’m scared and nervous for him at the same time.
I appreciate how great an attitude you show in trying a new thing, struggling with it, and making a plan to get better at it! This is the attitude I try to instill in my own kids! When you struggle, make a plan and get after it!
Drill holes in the megaphones on the exhaust and weld a pipe around it. I think that vibration would go away? Start with a small section in the middle of the megaphones. It would be neat to see if it works? Thanks for the content, I wait for it every Sunday.
Hey guys, looks like my watching literally all of your videos has paid off. It was my birthday today and my wife got me a Legit Street Cars key tag and t-shirt. So glad you now ship to the UK 👍
Thanks again and keep up the great work 👌
Alex my 2012 jeep liberty has 256k miles , no ticks, no leaks, no rust and its the v6 in ohio! Thats with standard maintenance, oil changes etc. We love our jeeps 🚙!!!!
Instead of welding, get some silicon bronze wire and mig braze it! Once you practice a little, it’s amazing and simple
Ok who else is thinking about boosting their Jeep now?
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My daughter watched the turbo install with me and was sold on it instantly for her 02 TJ!
I turbo'd my daily,Mazda Protege and it's a blast. Now I wanna turbo my backup vehicle, 5.3 Chevy Avalanche. Lol. Thanks for the motivation to make poor financial decisions. 🤣🤣
I refuse to call a jeep an suv it’s a truck for sure
That Jeep is so cool ! No one would expect it to absolutely rip, if you just saw it cruising.I'm not a car guy, but I love your projects, because you keep it within the realm of reality. The welding learning curve shows that, no one starts out an expert. Great video, thanks !
That Dana 35 is gonna blow before the motor does lol
So... This reminds me of a Jeep friend of mine. He super charged his 3.6L JKU (4 door). This thing freakin' RIPPED!!! Well, he found out the hard way that you should never put the Jeep in 4 LOW and then floor it... He twisted the front drive shaft right off...like twisting taffy apart... His Jeep name was then changed to "Twisted Me"
29:21 Check Engine Lights 39:42
I'm surprised you don't have a hot water pressure washer. Maybe I'm a tad bit odd about cleaning before I work on stuff? It sure does make it nice when everything is crud free before wrenching.
Yea, those do amazing things but that might take the DIY aspect down a bit?
Back in 98 I dropped a 5.2l out of a truck (upgraded to magnum
RT cam and lifters) in my 97 TJ. I ended up having to install reverse cut dana 60s front and rear with ARBs and a custom long arm 4 link suspension; Atlas II t-case; and a NV4500. I also installed a vortech supercharger and intercooler. We had to run a msd ignition and auxiliary fuel pump. I could not find someone back then to “flash” the computer. It would pull the front tires off the ground. Be ready to fix little things- sometimes big things- whenever you venture out. It is a Jeep thing.
23:41 Wow. Wichita, Kansas at Jump Start, 93 octane is $2.45. All other gas stations only have up to 91 and it is $3.09. Yes, that is correct. In fact at the Jump Start it is more for regular unleaded or 87 octane at $2.54. Prices are all over the place here. I use the Gas Buddy app and it's crazy how much the prices change, even if you pick 1 brand.
The welder makes a huge difference. I've heard it has to do with the harbor freight machines sine wave frequency is different and doesn't weld the same. I started with a harbor freight machine and moved up to a Lincoln and the difference was night and day
How dare you confuse Staind with Nickleback 😂😂
He probably couldn't make it as a wise man or cut it as a poor man stealing.
You beat me to it. I saw Nickleback in concert 2 years ago and they rocked! Never understood the hate for them.
Alex, hate to correct you but Duct tape got its name from being water proof(aka Duct) . First made for the military to keep ammo can’s water tight. Yup used for air duct work but not how it got its name. Another great video, thanks.
Close... It was developed for a lot of uses, not just military and it was called "duck tape" originally because the ability to repel water similar to a ducks feathers. Later made its way into HVAC and was officially named "duct tape"
Hey Alex i just want you to know that you have taught me so much about working on cars, thanks for taking the time to teach us and show us how you do things!
I have an 1989 Cherokee with the 4.0 . It has 390,000 miles and runs almost perfectly It runs very strong and I I drive it to work every day to work 70 miles each way running 70 plus on these back roads here in Texas. I love your channel. Would like to turbo that Cherokee but there’s no room up front. Maybe mount two little turbo’s back by the rear end? Anyway yeah great motors!
It is crazy to see a 4.0 with a turbo kit! These engines were so stout. A guy I worked with before had one that the oil hadn't been changed in 10's of thousands of miles. Under the valve cover looked like oil pancakes. But that thing still ran well somehow! You can't kill them.
I definitely am not judging cuz I learned to weld at home over the years and still am not a great pro at it but, I have tried scratch tig welding and it's way too hard to do, especially for beginners! You need to get a pedal welder with pedal start so you don't dirty up your tungsten and you can control the heat. Trust me it's the difference between night and day I promise you!
I work for a major gas dealer and I fill those tanks I have seen them go back all the way to 1900 they get retested every 5-10 years and as long as it passes it goes back into rotation
Love how simple cars fire you up...😅 At least you turn them into gems you love and turn many of your childhood heros into your current day heros.
That's so sweet Alex..I went a little larger injectors and a few MM larger throttle body on mine with a Banks header and was looking for another 4.0 to create a stroker motor..now I wish I still had it I'd go the route you went..damn that looks so awesome. I love the 4.0 engine bullet-proof...I love the beast you created...lmao.. Hey Max..good tymes.
I luv ❤ the Jeep, you did so well to get a good solid one without nasty rust issues. I also live in an area with heavy snow 🇨🇦, I've had a couple of Cherokees but I can see a Wrangler sometime in the future.
Alex!!! Glad you wanna try welding so much fun to see… best thing I can say to do is go see my friends at your closest AIRGAS! They are a welding and safety company and can get you everything you need for multi process welding machine… plus replacement for your straight argon and argon co2 mid for your mig side!!!! Have fun!!!
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You’ve made a dime a dozen Wrangler into something crazy fun! Nice job again and holy crap this pen light is awesome! I’m glad I jumped on it right away and I’ll buy more when you get the lighting running! Just a little encouragement.
Welcome to Jeep life, those windshields are magnets for road debris. Axles will be the weak point and are easy to upgrade. Those 4.0's are a great engine with proper maint. I've had several configurations from Buick v6 to 4.0's then went SBC on a few. Def a fun platform for upgrades. On a side note....when are your pen lights shipping?
LSC is my favorite Saturday morning cartoon. 😊👍
Man that sounds sick! 😂 It's so cool to see you give some love, no matter what car it is. I like the budget aspect too. You should swap Saab B235R in some car. The 2.3T is quite capable engine. I have aero Saab as a daily, and it is perfect for picking my kid up, and using it as a grocery getter. 👌🏻
Why is the check engine light always on? I heard that is a jeep thing too?
Not sure about the harbor freight welders but most of those small machines like that have a settings reference sheet on the inside of the door where the spool goes. It'll give you a good starting point, biggest thing is material type and thickness.
i think you need to get a foot pedal for that machine or get another machine with a foot pedal. every time you strike the material some of it will be deposited on the tungsten, contaminating it. once the tungsten is contaminated it will create an unstable arc, contaminates in the weld pool etc.... plus with the foot pedal you have a finer control over the heat. if you're blowing holes just back off the throttle.
Same on thermostat housing gasket on 4.0: stock was terrible, aftermarket with RTV terrible, Fel Pro fiber w/silicone beads…flawless.
Trying to weld aluminum with a scratch start dc tig is like trying to put out a fire with gasoline.
Ac tig is the only way to break the corrosion layer that instantly forms forms on aluminum even freshly cleaned. And the modulaton from a pedal makes it possible to keep the arc focused on the thicker fitting, not on the paper thin fuel rail.
If the welder has a pulse setting you can focus the pulse on the thick side and wash it down to the thin rail in the dwell
I have a 52 military jeep with 250 chevy six. Mostly just glad it runs good. Your video is great. I'm a big fan. Love your videos.
Love the Duck call feature, definitely need to install that. Nice daily winter driver.
Good morning sideburns. About to watch the new episode. My 50x100 garage is almost finished! Ill be making some videos soon.
PSA: children, do not swim in your fuel tank.
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Don't feel bad Alex. I bought a really nice welder too, tried to learn and needless to say it's for sale right now. Some of just don't have it.
Alex... you have the only channel I look forward to the content of. I look forward to Saturdays every week for your show. You modify the cars I want to modify. Not the ones everyone else is, or has done. Thank you so much for the content. We love it.(Former Naperville-ian)
Only ever seen 1 turbo 4.0 on an XJ that used to come to the drag strip years ago out in Bithlo. If I'm not mistaken dude also had it stroked out as well. Dude was consistently running low 6 to mid 5 sec 1/8 mile times. Was pretty cool.
I’m convinced that me and Alex are brothers because my first car was a trans am then a Mustang then a Camaro then a Mercedes e class then a Mitsubishi eclipse then a 1990 jeep wrangler in sunset yellow then I had a 2001 corvette z06 and several Mercedes over the years and bmws and a p71 crown Victoria so the content is right in my wheelhouse real car guys love everything! Current status 2017 bmw 540i x drive with m sport package and a 1999 Mercedes sl 500! Let’s go folks! I’m going jeep hunting lol
please run the wastegate dump in the exhaust it does sound pretty bad when it hits boost it would sound alot better on the inside of the car less rasp but either way do whatever its not my car
Yup open wastegates make most cars sound like garbage disposals
I totally agree. it also gives me the impression the Jeep is behaving very nervous
Best Saturday morning show.
I watch VGG Friday night ,gets me through working.
Look forward to LSC every Saturday ❤
33:50 clearance Clarence 😎
The kid in me loves this; in childhood before I even knew how to do an oil change I thought 2000’s mustangs and Jeep Wranglers were the coolest thing ever!
I pay $3.86 for premium 93 grade, Northern MI goin in a 2016 Focus RS... Before you ask, yes it has the correct gaskets lol. Much love Alex! you the man!
The worst thing Jeep ever did was stop making that 4.0 liter. Great engine for some boost. Are you gonna bring it to the dyno or just street tune it?
You need to get a 4.6/4.7 striker from golen or titan. That would be a awesome pair , boost and a striker would definitely be the money ticket.
Good on you for posting your welding fails. My first few goes were absolutely awful, I skill builded enough to get things done
32:12 other long lasting strait sixes that are hard to kill are the ford 4.9 and the mopar slant six both very well built and long living my uncle had a 4.9 with 2.3m miles on it and most of what was done was common maitenence
Yellow Jeep W/ turbo = Bananas. Fun video Alex!
You have to sharpen the tungsten once you dip it. The diamond blade adapter for the Dremel is the way to go.
Looks like someone put a nice little explorer rear 8.8 in. Great little axle. And cheap way to add rear disc brakes.
Former jeep guy from Chicago, be careful in the snow. That thing was to light and slide everywhere, almost rolled it 5-6 times on the street.
My car requires premium, so 93 in my area cost me $4.05 yesterday...... and can't wait for spring, this winter crap is getting old....
What else would you like to see me do on the Wrangler?
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Seems pretty solid as is now that it's turbo. That was quite the score.
Seems like a solid score, outside of maintenance, seems like a perfect little Wrangler now that it's turbo.
Just go break it on some rocks now.
Off-road it!
Damn that thing sounds great... The wastegate pipe really sounds mean when it opens.. Love this build...
Need to do an inline turbo 6 builds of all the manufacturers. I like to see a 4200 GM build.People say its the US 2jz. But a great jeep series, we enjoyed it!
Premium gas here in Houston is about 2.80 to 3.20 a gallon depending on what part of the city you're in..
23:44 Premium is $3.36/gal for me in the DFW area of Texas, regular is $2.73/gal.
I wouldn't put a lot of timing in that engine, the rear cylinder run really really hot. In fact if you have time, i would find a way to add more coolant flow to the rear of that engine. There's guys who have done it, highly suggest looking into those mods.
That spacer you used on the brace bar is a bolt sleeve for automatic belt tensioner pully/idler fully.
I always smoke a big fat cigar in an enclosed space when working on a fuel system.
Saturday morning, coffee, video games & LSC... it's a good day!!
07:30 That braided stainless steel line will wear a hole in your vacuum line, and / or rubber fuel line from vibration if you have them zip tied together like that...
Try not to strike with your tungsten, you can scratch the filler on the end of the tungsten while touching the base metal and it will start the arc for you. Tapping your tungsten like that will mess up your sharp tip which you need to have a good consistent arc. It takes some practice but you'll get the hang of it.
Probably should install a c-clip eliminator kit for that rear 8.8. It will help keep the axle shafts in if you snap the rear end. It will save the brakes amd rotors too.
The axles will hold up fine. The transmission however.....
Put one together years ago that had an adapter plate to bolt in a 450hp 383 stroker motor. It was really a riot to drive around, but he killed transmissions pretty consistently.
The 4.0L straight 6 was the best engine ever. Super reliable and very good torque
Love this project, can’t wait for you to take it out & wheel it! Bring some spare axles & shafts, those Dana 35’s aren’t going to hold up.
A future video request/ idea: DIY body armour, you wanna practice welding, let’s see you make new skids & cross members 👍🏻
Now you got me wanting to turbo out my XJ Cherokee, darn you Alex and your turbo tj.
Dana 44 with cromoly or rcv shafts should hold for that depending on the tire size. Also a ford 9” would be good