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2009 Jeep Wrangler X

2009 Jeep Wrangler X
Project-JK-Supercharged

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Its time to show the final results of the SDS install. Here are some wrap-up photos of the completed build...



The set-up includes a switchable
fuel map between regular (87/89)
and premium (91+) gas...
The final component is the Water / Methanol Boost intercooler control to cool down the air charge under boost...


Thursday, July 16, 2009

SDS Install is Nearly Complete

I have completed installing the Supercharger and it is working perfectly. The only component not yet installed is the Methanol / Water intercooler that is still back ordered. I have a few pictures of the final sequences.









Battery Box before cut-out of side facing the engine.









Looking down to reveal the cut-out. The cut-out mod of the battery box makes room for the Vortech V3 and High Flow Air filter.


Battery relocated to where the air-box used to be.







New Granatelli MPG Zero resistance Spark Plug wires and NGK IX Iridium Plugs


Fuel line splice and tee for the added fueler rail








This is the new High-Flow Air Filter into the SDS

I'll have some final pictures and a wrap-up of how it "drives" in my next post.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

SDS Install Final Stages

It has been a couple weeks since my last update, but I have not been idle when it comes to my JK project. My MBRP Performance Off-Road exhaust came in, so I decided to get that installed as part of the overall performance gain I expect to get from my SDS. The hardest part of removing the stock exhaust was trying to get the mounts out of the rubber retainers. After a lot of lubricant and some significant prying with my large flat-bladed screw drivers, I finally managed to the get the stock system out. It is two pieces, a long connector pipe and the muffler. The muffler is the biggest reason for the swap, it hangs back there like a big garbage can, where any large rock will crush it, as noted in many Jeep forums.




The new exhaust comes in four pieces, a connector pipe, a performance muffler, an extension pipe (from the muffler), and a tail pipe (over axle). It all connects up to the same rubber retainers. The main difference is that the smaller muffler is mounted under the frame in line with the rest of the exhaust.



One thing of note, MBRP highly recommends relocation of the EVAP canisterr due to the proximity of the new muffler (heat) to the unit. It is also a good idea to move it out of harms way as it is easy to catch on rocks and brush. I opted for the Die-Tech relocation kit that mounts over the rear axle (passenger side).









This provides added protection due to location and a steel plate that protects it from stray rocks and debris. The EVAP canister relocation provided plenty of room for the muffler underneath and still cleared the tail pipe over the axle (driver side).