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So much for a stock run for comparison!

3K views 13 replies 10 participants last post by  Cyanide 
#1 ·
Well, as the title implies, I won't be able to hit the track to see what my stock '98 ZJ 'Niner runs.....

Yesterday was driving along the interstate and my transmission slipped from "D" to "2" at 70 mph (should've taken care of that recall I just found out about concerning the gear shift detent!) :eek: Temp shot up to 260 and she shut off, leaving me to coast to the shoulder. Oil and tranny fluid were reading good from the dipsticks, but almost a gallon of coolant blew out the resevoir from it boiling over. No leaks or blown seals evident upon examining the underside of the engine, oil pan, x-fer case, tranny, etc. Got it cooled back down to 170 and had refilled the coolant and attempted to restart. OUCH...I haven't heard a noise like that since the crankshaft went in my semi truck a couple years ago. Long story short, I towed it back home and again examined underneath with the same results.

So now I have to replace the engine. Yes, replace. And since I already had plans to mod my current one extensively (all N.A. of course), I figure I'll just go ahead and do this right, and from the ground up with a new 5.9L engine (provided mine is un-salvageable). Have an engine shop back home that is owned by a gentleman who has roughly close to 44 years experience building engines of all types. So, I'll be able to keep my old 5.9 warrior (The Original lol) and better yet, when he's done with the build should be around 300 whp, all naturally aspirated, and that's before an SCT tune! Hell yeah!!!

:thumbsup:

Now to save up that money...... :lol:
 
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#3 ·
Ouch, sorry to hear that man! :(

Is the transmission OK or has that sustained some damage too?

Sounds like you're looking on the bright side with the new or rebuilt engine though. Hope she's back out there tearing the streets up again soon!
 
#5 ·
Thanks! Tranny seems fine, still locks in gear good (but will definitely get worked on to correct slippage issue for future). Yep now that I can't drive it no need to mope around and be down in the dumps. Perfect time to get my build done, now that I have the incentive to save every last available $$$ since I cannot drive it until fixed!

;)
 
#12 ·
I got 380HP at the crank on mine and 315.6HP in AWD to the rear...thats eddy ported heads KRC 210x cam etc....If u need ANY help with what set-up would work best or numbers just ask!! Very sorry to hear that the 5.9 is SICK !! Also if u need tranny work dont i know the best man around for our trucks!! Martin Sane
 
#13 ·
I am really sorry to hear that, i would prolly break down and cry if that happened to me. At least your going to re do it and do it right instead of letting it become another scrap metal pile for cash for clunkers.
 
#14 ·
Fawk Obama and the Cash For Clunkers program!!! My old '98 Chevy Metro still gets beter fuel economy than most of the schitt they're pushing for people to buy......

:rolleyes:

Not gonna cry, just see it as an opportunity to do with it as I wanted to, now I have more incentive to do so, so that enjoy driving it again! But trust me bro, I was pizzed off when it happened :mad:
 
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