EVO 1 Getting Ready for KOH!

We stopped by Off Road Evolution today to check out the progress on EVO 1. Mel and crew are currently in the process of tearing out all the factory wiring in preparation for a motor and trans swap. :yup:

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New red ATX Slab Beadlocks!
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It's HEMI time for EVO 1! :thumb:
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New radiator
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Mmmmm that thing got a HEMI in it? Now Mel can answer yes to that question.

Anyone else notice the Black JK in the background of the first pic? Looks like the R&D rig for the EVO cage...
 
Anyone else notice the Black JK in the background of the first pic? Looks like the R&D rig for the EVO cage...

I was just reading about this cage and that is exactly what I was thinking.I say no need for R&D just give me the EVO 1 cage and we will call it good.....
 
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Mmmmm that thing got a HEMI in it? Now Mel can answer yes to that question.

Anyone else notice the Black JK in the background of the first pic? Looks like the R&D rig for the EVO cage...

You are correct LoPo! That is the test fit rig being used for the new cage and will ultimately receive the prototype that we will all probably be running :rock:
 
Out with the old 3.8
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Doing some cutting
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Cutting out the engine mounts
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All cleaned up and ready for something new!
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Removing the dash from EVO 1
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Parts for EVO 1 - atlas 4 speed and 727 trans
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Mastercraft seats
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Almost ready to put it back together
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He's using a 727 trans? I know EVO 1 is a dedicated trail rig for the most part, but highway driving will be interesting with the 1:1 3rd gear and no overdrive. If it's a lockup 727 that'll help. Curious if Mel plans on sticking with the 5.38 gears or if he's changing axle gears. Cool to see him do his own thing instead of just going with the 5R45RFE tranny from the Ram/Grand Cherokee.
 
Last Friday at the KOH Team meeting, we got to check out the progress on EVO 1.

Here is EVO 1's new 450hp engine, 727 trans and Atlas 4 speed!

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EVO 1 ready and waiting for install...

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New Dynatrac ProRock 80 for EVO 1!! :clap2:

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Look at the size of those axle tubes!! :shock:

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The Team Off Road Evolution, presented by Discount Tire, KOH meeting...

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Yummy tacos were provided by the Long Beach Taco Cart and prepared by Christian Lee! - http://www.longbeachtacocart.com
I think we will have to get Christian out to one of our SoCal Suds-n-grub! They were super tasty! :yup:

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Chow time

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