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Help me spend some $$$ at Summit!

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by vanguard, Apr 4, 2006.

  1. vanguard

    vanguard

    Time to place an order.

    Headers (These have been chosen)

    HED-69420
    Hedman Headers, Engine Swap, Full Length, Steel, Painted, Jeep, CJ5/CJ6, 3.8L, V6, Pair
    $135.88

    Mufflers (Can't decide)

    HED-25013
    Muffler, Glass Pack, 2 1/2 in. Inlet/2 1/2 in. Outlet, Steel, Aluminized, Each
    $31.95

    Or

    MPE-14416
    Muffler, Performance, 2 1/2 in. Inlet/2 1/2 in. Outlet, Stainless Steel, Polished, Each
    $63.95

    Fuel Filter

    SUM-G1503
    Fuel Filter and Housing, Frame Mount, 3/8 in. NPT Female Inlet/Outlet, Each
    $27.95

    I also still need plug wires with heat protection. Recommendations?
     
    vanguard, Apr 4, 2006
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  2. zed

    zed Iowa- Gateway to Nebraska

    from what i have heard msd 8.5mm plug wires are pretty good with heat 300* to 450* i think. having said, that i am using accel's.
    just make sure that you get a set that matches your dist tower type and plug type. often times you get a kit of both dist ends. you cut to length and then mount the correct end from the two sets they give you.

    speed shops will sometimes carry braided insulated covers for tubing and plug wires.
     
    zed, Apr 4, 2006
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  3. Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

    I vote for the MPE-14416 Stainless Steel Performance Muffler
     
    Chuck, Apr 4, 2006
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  4. michigan_pinstripes

    michigan_pinstripes I'm not lost, I'm wandering

    Muffler Magna Flow, unpolished stainless... Thats what I am installing! 8)
     
    michigan_pinstripes, Apr 4, 2006
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  5. Roboter

    Roboter Klaatu Barada Jeepto

    Send me your credit card # and I will really help you. :twisted: :D
     
    Roboter, Apr 4, 2006
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  6. Hippo393

    Hippo393 Jeepless

    ...try having a credit card and living only 10-minutes from Summit. :twisted: :oops:
     
    Hippo393, Apr 4, 2006
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  7. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Joel I run the Accel Superstock spiral wire, 8mm universal fit wires in red, good wires, rated to 550*. Get them for a v8 application and have a couple of spares. I got my accel wires at autozone cheaper than Summit. Muffler wise I run thrush turbo mufflers. I would stay away from glass packs, they won't last long.
     
    Mcruff, Apr 4, 2006
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  8. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Unless you are really impaired (hearing wise) I would vote for a very quiet set of mufflers, given that there is very little rrom for tailpipes with headers and a :v6: The pipes behind the muffler really do tame the exhaust note, and glasspacks bolted directly to the headers are going to be really obnoxious IMHO. Really cool for a couple of days romping around town, and then just plain LOUD. BTDT.

    You now have my $ .02 worth, YMMV. :beer:
     
    w3srl, Apr 4, 2006
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  9. vanguard

    vanguard

    Mike, Are the accell wires universal wires the kind you assemble? I've done it before but I used a buddy's crimper and that's not possible, since he lives in Michigan now. :D

    And John, the polish only adds $4 each, how can you resist? :D
     
    vanguard, Apr 4, 2006
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  10. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Joel the wires I got were disassembled but came with there own crimping die. Took me about 20 minutes to make all 7 wires. All you need is a benchvise and a small hammer.
     
    Mcruff, Apr 4, 2006
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  11. vanguard

    vanguard

    I've got those! :D
     
    vanguard, Apr 4, 2006
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  12. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    What Steve said. Shorty turbos hanging off headers is uh, still pleasant. ;)

    Glasspacks would be too loud for me, I'm getting old.
     
    sparky, Apr 4, 2006
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  13. Jeepsterman

    Jeepsterman I had a beer with Panzer.

    I would vote down the glasspacks. The Jeepster had them when I got and they were a bit obnoxious.
     
    Jeepsterman, Apr 5, 2006
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  14. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    The exhaust can be routed all the way out the back. I had that setup on Dutch with duallies and turbo mufflers. Had a tone to it but wasn't too loud.
     
    Boyink, Apr 5, 2006
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  15. Phalanxx

    Phalanxx Jeep Newbie

    i have pax on mine now (my dad bought them with the headders from jcw) and they are WAY too loud. @ 55 mph, there is no way i can hear my passenger let alone my cb or cell. i bought thrush turbo's for it, but have yet to install them. i am hoping for the sound of the 80's style race cars (when tac'ed up) but still streetable and not too loud it scares away everything within 5 miles.
     
    Phalanxx, Apr 5, 2006
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