AEV JK Hemi Kit

[JeepinJon]

I haven't seen this posted here, but today it was announced that this is available for sale. Here is the info I have on it

NEW RELEASE - JK V8 HEMI Builder Kit
American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is proud to announce its JK V8 HEMI Builder Kit. This comprehensive package has been designed for installers familiar with engine swaps and sets new standards for OE appearance and compatibility while also eliminating the headaches of missing or mismatched parts, so common with other "kits." AEV's JK V8 HEMI Builder Kit is compatible with either the 5.7 or 6.1 HEMI.


AEV's JK V8 HEMI Builder Kit includes:

AEV "No Measure" Motor Mounts
AEV Transmission mount
AEV Transmission Crossmember
AEV Steel Battery Tray (Fits OE or Optima Group 31)
AEV Steering Relocation Bracket and Hardware
AEV Air Filter Shield
K&N Air Filter
AEV Aluminum Cross-flow Radiator
Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses
Heavy Duty Transmission Cooler
AEV Coolant Recovery bottle
Flowmaster High-flow Exhaust with Catalytic Converters (Stainless Steel or Ceramic Coated)
AEV 100% Computer-tested wiring harness
Custom Flashed Computer (PCM)
AEV CNC Bent 3 Piece AC Line Set and Hardware
AEV CNC Bent 2 Piece Power Steering Line Set
AEV CNC Bent Fuel line
Complete Decal Package

5.7L Standard Exhaust Kit $5,249
5.7L Ceramic Exhaust Kit $6,249
6.1L Kit Standard Exhaust Kit * $5,249
6.1 Kit Ceramic Exhaust Kit * $6,249

[AEV Dave]

Dealers announcement was made this morning. Actual public announcement with more details isn't till next week. This gives our dealers a chance to order and have stock by the time the announcement is made.

dh

[JeepinJon]

Dealers announcement was made this morning. Actual public announcement with more details isn't till next week. This gives our dealers a chance to order and have stock by the time the announcement is made.

dh

Sorry for spilling the beans, saw a release by a vendor about it, and was suprised it wasn't here first.

[djb_rh]

And my JK Unlimited with the 5.7L swap already done should show up tonight or tomorrow morning at the latest! Can't. Hardly. Wait.

Oh crap, I meant to say "My Wife's Unlimited with the ...." Dang, I keep doing that! :D


--Donnie, happy to be a guinea pig, Barnes

[AEV Dave]

At this point there's really no spilling of any beans, we just need another week to get the website dialed and some other minor things before we open it up to the public.

djb_rh, Feel free to post pics here when the Jeep arrives.

dh

[Vettedriver]

So does this bolt up to the stock transmission? Obviously I still need to source the motor, but I didn't see anything other than the cross member and mount listed. Could I reuse the 6-speed in mine?

[AEV Dave]

The kits available next week are designed for the 5-45 Transmission only. We may be adding other transmissions in the future, but the stock transmission will never work.

dh

[Vettedriver]

Thanks! That's what I wanted to know.

[jingram]

slushbox only eh... would love to see a manual option.

[dchavez]

Will AEV also sell the motor and the transmission for the kit?

[AEV Dave]

We can sell all the required parts from Mopar including the engines and transmissions.

On a side note, just so everyone is aware and can help spread the word, when using a dropout powertrain, the 05-08 Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee is ideal. The 6.1 out of the Grand Cherokee will still need the transmission from the 5.7 for now, although we are working on a kit that uses the A580 Mercedes Transmissions as well, so that the SRT8 Grand Cherokee and the 5.7/6.1 powertrains from the cars will work.

The kit is NOT set up for the Dodge Ram and Durango versions of the 5.7 with the different front accessory drive and intake location.

dh

[dchavez]

What about the new 5.7 Hemi?

Can AEV supply the new 5.7 Hemi with 390hp and 417 Torque?

David

[AEV Dave]

We'll be able to make that determination later this year when the motor is released.

dh

[Meeper]

here guys...

http://www.quadratec.com/showcases/aev/default.php