Hydrolock in Charlotte, NC - Hemi?
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So I might have hydro locked my JKU today in some nasty storms we got. I have a feeling that my engine might be shot, so here is my question. Does anybody know if there is a shop in the Charlotte area of NC that could do a Hemi swap? If it is somewhere close to the cost to put that in I might just pull the trigger and do it. Any feedback on a shop or hydro lock would be cool. Thx.
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No, it got about 30 yards and now has been towed to the dealership. It could be as minor as a sensor or something electrical, but if its a big problem I'd like to have my ducks in a row.
If its not salvageable....well then I suppose that's what insurance is for. That's why I want to find someone local who can do a Hemi swap...if the cost is close I can take the insurance check and just do that.
If its not salvageable....well then I suppose that's what insurance is for. That's why I want to find someone local who can do a Hemi swap...if the cost is close I can take the insurance check and just do that.
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The cost isn't close haha. Have you looked at the kits aev sells? Then you've got to buy the correct hemi for your kit. Your new motor shouldn't exceed $4k.....even at the dealer.
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Yea, AEV has some nice stuff but there are other shops out there as well that im trying to find. Ive seen a few times on these forums that there are cheaper options especially if you use a used hemi.
$4k seems low- my last Chrysler needed a new engine and the cheapest for a used was $6k. Even if it is only $4k for a new 3.8 if I can find a shop near me to put a hemi or ls in this would be the best time to do it. Basically itd be $4k off then.
$4k seems low- my last Chrysler needed a new engine and the cheapest for a used was $6k. Even if it is only $4k for a new 3.8 if I can find a shop near me to put a hemi or ls in this would be the best time to do it. Basically itd be $4k off then.
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Bro do the hemi swap!! I did it and paid $11,500.00 and that was engine, tranny, parts needed for the swap (AEV conversion kit and other small parts), labor (I had a local shop in Texas do the swap) and I was able to throw in an AEV snorkel kit. So minus the snorkel kit I paid about $10,500.00 for everything. It's a worthwhile investment and I haven't had any issues whatsoever with my hemi or the install.
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So set up the scenario for us, you hit a big puddle or drove down into something and it just got too deep? If you check my link below you'll see the depth of water that I hit and came out unscathed. The JK is pretty good in water IMO......though I was probably on the fringe of life and death there.
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