I have seen V8 swaps into these things and to solve the over heating problem the owners just ending up cutting a few small louvers on either side just behind the front tires. they never had a problem after that. and it gives you that unique look and its still useful. Just a thought for the future.
Cool clip. I'm thinking of getting my first Jeep this year, and really like the flat fender early models. Keep bouncing back and forth on low hood or high hood. Could you tell me how much more the high hood feels like it blocks the trail view? And, how much more engine clearance it provides? I'm thinking of either useing a 351w or trying to squeeze a 440 in, so perhaps the high hood is my only choice. Input???? Oh, and are those 35's? Thanks for any input/help.
@SixSpeedSS I wouldn't suggest going with anything larger than a small block, over heating will definately be an issue. The high hood doesn't block your trail view too much more than a low hood. I just like the "ugly" high hoods. Both flatties in this video are running chevy 350's with 350 autos behind them and both work very well. I think it is really more of a body style preference than a performance issue when you finally choose. Yes, they are 35x15.5. I am now running 37x14.5.
What are your thoughts on the bigger engine having more of a cooling issue? No room for a bigger radiator? Or no room for a killer electric fan? Thanks on the tire size confirmation too, appreciate it.
@SixSpeedSS I am running a 2 core aluminum raditator with a 3000cfm black majic shrouded fan and I still get alittle warm on the freeway sometimes. You are also very limited for space for the radiator. If you run an auto, then you are also limited on space for the rear driveline. You have to remember that the engine bay is small and really traps the heat in there
Gotcha, yeah, I am worried about how tight things are. I have a 4500cfm dual speed van waiting, but it might be to thick to use. I was thinking manual trans, and I know from previous experience of converting to manual that autos generate a ton of heat.
Built it from the ground up. I had my lackey help here and there too. I agree, the low hood is a nice LOOKING rig, unfortunately he drove around all the hard stuff because he hadn't had his modeling shoot yet for 4WD Sport Utility.
Mine is the orange cj3b, the red one is my brother in-laws 46. Both jeeps run 350's with 350 autos. His is running a 60 rear and 44 front both locked, but mine is injected!!
nice lockers in the red one
1magh3ttoman 1 year ago
YOU GUYS ARE STILL ON THE HIGHWAY
01sircharles 1 year ago
@01sircharles What do you mean?
rcjeepers 1 year ago
I have seen V8 swaps into these things and to solve the over heating problem the owners just ending up cutting a few small louvers on either side just behind the front tires. they never had a problem after that. and it gives you that unique look and its still useful. Just a thought for the future.
mewmewkitti05 1 year ago
@mewmewkitti05 If you are referring to the slits on the inside of the wheel well, these are factory louvers. Thanks for the tip though.
rcjeepers 1 year ago
Cool clip. I'm thinking of getting my first Jeep this year, and really like the flat fender early models. Keep bouncing back and forth on low hood or high hood. Could you tell me how much more the high hood feels like it blocks the trail view? And, how much more engine clearance it provides? I'm thinking of either useing a 351w or trying to squeeze a 440 in, so perhaps the high hood is my only choice. Input???? Oh, and are those 35's? Thanks for any input/help.
SixSpeedSS 1 year ago
@SixSpeedSS I wouldn't suggest going with anything larger than a small block, over heating will definately be an issue. The high hood doesn't block your trail view too much more than a low hood. I just like the "ugly" high hoods. Both flatties in this video are running chevy 350's with 350 autos behind them and both work very well. I think it is really more of a body style preference than a performance issue when you finally choose. Yes, they are 35x15.5. I am now running 37x14.5.
rcjeepers 1 year ago
What are your thoughts on the bigger engine having more of a cooling issue? No room for a bigger radiator? Or no room for a killer electric fan? Thanks on the tire size confirmation too, appreciate it.
SixSpeedSS 1 year ago
@SixSpeedSS I am running a 2 core aluminum raditator with a 3000cfm black majic shrouded fan and I still get alittle warm on the freeway sometimes. You are also very limited for space for the radiator. If you run an auto, then you are also limited on space for the rear driveline. You have to remember that the engine bay is small and really traps the heat in there
rcjeepers 1 year ago
Gotcha, yeah, I am worried about how tight things are. I have a 4500cfm dual speed van waiting, but it might be to thick to use. I was thinking manual trans, and I know from previous experience of converting to manual that autos generate a ton of heat.
Thanks.......
SixSpeedSS 1 year ago
That one bad ass highhood did you buy it like or did you build it and that iow hood is ok too.
sd46jeep 2 years ago 6
Built it from the ground up. I had my lackey help here and there too. I agree, the low hood is a nice LOOKING rig, unfortunately he drove around all the hard stuff because he hadn't had his modeling shoot yet for 4WD Sport Utility.
rcjeepers 2 years ago
sweet High Hood!!!!
sd46jeep 2 years ago 5
Thanks, it was actually built by the guy driving the red 2a. I could never thank him enough for the beast that he built me!!
rcjeepers 2 years ago
Good. I like seeing the flatys in action. Makes me work harder on mine.
mikeg576 2 years ago
Mine is the orange cj3b, the red one is my brother in-laws 46. Both jeeps run 350's with 350 autos. His is running a 60 rear and 44 front both locked, but mine is injected!!
rcjeepers 2 years ago
i love this vid!!!!
mikeg576 2 years ago 3