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    All the nipples brackets and 4 barrel adapter had to be installed into new intake. The intake air temp sensor was in the old intake new one does not have a location for it so had to move it to the air inlet tube. I did thread it in the rest of way after picture.
            
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    Looking good Cliff! Hey on the rtv sealant, I have read about the XJ's needing hood vents for the heat build up, maybe it was simply too hot even for high temp?

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    looks like you could eat off it.

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    I have used this http://www.permatex.com/products/our...he-right-stuff it is works great. Used on diffs, bolted together and filled with no leaks. No sure if it will help you on your intake. Thanks for the pics!

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    yup, thats what I use on my diffs, and those that were present at the anniversary run know that it was very challenging to remove the cover, which I like. Although, I will admit that the largest reason I buy the stuff is because it comes in a pressurized tube, and I have problems with my hands sometimes so I like the lack of squeezing on my part.

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    carpenle previously posted:
    "I have used this http://www.permatex.com/products/our...he-right-stuff it is works great."

    X2!!! a little more costly but worth it

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    Well what happened was we ran out of sealant during install, pulled an old tube out that you couldn't even read anymore and learned a valuable lesson. You can actually see where the good sealant around was still in good shape. Sorry to confuse you Paul, this is my ZJ. The only year they put the 5.9L in the Grand Cherokee which has factory louvers. My XJ does need louvers badly absolutely right about that. Anyone have thoughts on the Nylon fuel line? We have tried lube, heat, force and all have failed. With a lot of effort we have successfully gotten the first side on twice but both times on the second side trying to get the line past the 3rd and final barb it kinks just beyond the end of barbs. I think I have found the right tool online but not sure if it will work.

    http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RNB-800-301/

    Found a few articles about making a tool but would prefer to do it right this time Unless someone has experience with this that could help, would feel more confident then.
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    Are you pushing the fuel line over barb fittings or trying to get it back onto the factory lines? I'll have to do some research. Unfortunately, my schedule is packed full or I'd come take a look!

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    So I found a much more reasonably priced nylon fuel line insertion tool at amazon.com (same tool, just cheaper) and ordered it. Should be here middle of next week.
    http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-800-301.../dp/B000E35W1K

    Also was ordering tune but was unsure of which number off PCM to give them. Sent them an email and will order tune as soon as I hear back from them.
    http://www.hemifevertuning.com/jeep_...uners_s/31.htm

    Still have not found an all wheel drive dyno to get it tuned (haven't pursued looking either) but will still need my air/fuel gauge first. Hopefully by next weekend I can have it on the road again without a nasty intake manifold leak.
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    http://www.carzcustom.com/dyno/dyno.htm

    Is where i plan on going if i ever get the tun ordered for kateys Dakota. have heard some good things about them from a few friends, but have no personal experience I know of a few more if you want help looking.

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    With the hemifever order, are you getting the one that comes with 3 tunes preloaded? or just a blank tuner? I've been looking at them for a few months now, and keep meaning to pull the trigger on ordering one, but whenever i think about it, Im to lazy to go get the pcm number haha.

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    Yeah I am getting the tunes with tuner. Need to go with the custom tune due to the cam, heads and pistons. One of the great things is getting lifetime tunes. If I do decide to go with forced induction I can pay for a program upgrade and then have lifetime Stage 2 tunes. I have been holding off for over a year now, ever since installation of motor. Will most definitely give an update as to how the tune works for me. Am getting about 8 miles to the gallon average right now and am hoping this will get that back up a bit. I am still on the fence about it but if I take off the lift and return to smaller tires might help too. Unbelievable!!! Less than 6 hours on a Sunday after sending an email they have responded and tuner is ordered. So far I have had several questions and have communicated with them in numerous emails and they have been incredibly helpful. I must say that to this point I highly recommend them.
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    Received my tool earlier this week and my tune today. Ordered the Dorman 800-301 Fuel line insertion tool. Decent tool that does just about everything with nylon fuel lines except install them on the barbs of a fuel rail. Ended up using tool to grab nylon line without kinking it and pressed it on by hand(brother did anyway). Will need to cut off line and do one last time, only pressed kinked line the rest of way on. Held pressure fine for a test start though. Engine turned after a jump start incredibly easy. Brother put tune in tonight and said it was easy. Will have it out for a test drive after fuel line gets replaced. Hopefully work lets up this weekend, worked 11, 16 and 11 hours over last three days. 11 hours today on 2 hours sleep was rough. Had to buy a plug kit to fill one last hole in intake. Was a bit disappointed it wasn't in the kit but was easy to find.
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    Nice Cliff! Awesome to have a great brother too

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    Well I attempted a test drive last night after work. Was a rather short test drive. First time hitting brakes after a solid acceleration and had no brake boost, was a bear trying stop it that way. New intake is much smaller than old kegger so a couple of hoses were a little stretched to reach. Picked up new hoses and got them on. Will test drive later and maybe get some video. The intake and tune really brought the engine to life. Seems to me I may have lost a little on the low end but she builds rpms pretty fast. I hear the 4.10 gearing on these really helps a lot too and is likely a future mod. The next step is likely going to be suspension and outset rims for a firmer stance. The 3.5 inch lift on it gives it a little bit of body roll. I am possibly thinking going stock springs with 1.75" spacers, any thoughts? This idea does force me to find control arms, sway bar links and all other stock components removed for lift because it was on truck when I bought it.
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    It is truly insane how much the tune and intake improved the upper end power. Still have stock tune in programmer and can change it back to see how much the tune itself does. Driving down Santa Fe computer is now reading 22 mpg vs 15 before. Will see what it averages out to be but I expect (if I can keep my foot out of it) it to be a bit better than the 8 it was. Tranny holding gear a little long while trying to putt around. Sent email and next day received an email containing new tune. Saved it to computer, plugged in tuner and new tune on tuner in less than 24 hours. Tuner can hold 3 tunes plus stock tune so I intend to have an economy, performance and towing tunes. I received an email from Bandimere and learned that Wednesday nights is for running vehicles. From there was able to look at Bandimere website schedule and get more information. April 24 is the first night. $10 spectator, $30 participant. Will try to plan at least a week in advance and post up in case anybody wants to come to the event. If my nephew gets back in town in time he will have his evo there too.
    http://www.bandimere.com/events/day_...ate=04/01/2013

    The plug kit we bought to plug extra hole in intake ended up not being beveled and did not seal. The coolant temp sensor was only $13 so I got one and plugged the hole with something useful (if sensor ever goes out anyway). After a little driving around I am definitely thinking gears will help a lot. It currently has stock drivetrain except the front yoke has been modified to eliminate cv front shaft and replaced with a driveshaft from Bill. I have heard 4.10 gearing on these works very well, down from 3.73 stock. I am currently running 245/75R/16 retread tires, which were every bit as tall as the 265 I took off so I think that it will help me even more. Eventually I will be going back to a smaller tire but not the 225's it started with. The front axle is a Dana 30, Rear is a Dana 44a(aluminum housing). Question 1: Will these axles hold up? Question 2: At somewhere in the neighborhood of 400 hp now, is there a good solid transfer case swap to give me 2 wd available? (with minimal fabrication), will this change question 1's answer?
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    This link actually gives a little more info for Bandimere
    http://www.bandimere.com/events/even...ate=04/01/2013
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    Keep the 30, find a cast iron center sectioned 44 and upgrade the transfer case to a plain ol' 231 and upgrade that to the wide chain and giver!!!!!!!!!!! Burn outs in two wheel and lock it in to 4hi and have fun.

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    If I go to a cast 44 can I move my posi over to it? Possibly axle shafts if the spline doesn't match. What is a good donor vehicle for a Dana 44 with coil spring perches and disk brakes? Another ZJ maybe?
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    Cliff, Bandimere would be fun, have not been there in years. Especially if you are racing Edit: full size Jeeps may have what you need, just not mine

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