Yeah, I'm bored...

Was thinking that for many, reliability is more important than the MPGs, off-roadability or rugged good looks (I have that in abundance!). So what are the top reliability upgrades. So far I came up with:

-Front prop shaft (done it)
-Green coolant (done it)
-Top hat conversion (done it)
-Ultragauge or similar (done it)
-180F thermostat (done it)
-DI tranny pan w/dip stick (done it)
-Airtex water pump
-Electric fan (arguable, but I'm a big fan [pun!] of 3K+ CFM at 0 MPH)

I'd be interested to know what I'm missing. Some of these cost a couple bucks and/or some labor is all. Upgrades that benefit other areas are fine, so long as they improve reliability as well.

 

comfy walking shoes

 

I put an electric supplemental water pump on mine. and I have mean green starter and alt for when these fail.

 

Oil containing ZDDP, like Rotella 15w40

 

Where'd you get a mean green alternator and how many amps?

 

220 amps.....info@mean-green.com
you can buy online. I just shot them an email. they offer 2 different ones for it. 200amp and high output
Home Page

 

coolant filter mod

repalce plastic coolant lines with rubber/similiar material lines

throttlebody coolant bypass (never leak again, and cooler intake charge unless you live north of 45 degrees latitude lol

ditch plastic diff plugs maybe

replace upper coolant t hose where bleeder screw piece is

 

1. add oil cooler (i guessing it can be done with stock 99-02 parts).
2. start sourcing the biggest radiator you can fit. (radiator barn carry 1000's of cores.

 

Coolant filter mod?
Replace U.Hose with what? Do you have a part #??

 

"Oil containing ZDDP, like Rotella 15w40"
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Unless you don't mind changing camshafts, lifters, rocker arms, etc. frequently.

Does anyone know about, or can anyone suggest, a really good engine upgrade to replace valve train with more modern roller camshaft, using existing camshaft/overhead valve configuration? If that were done, this engine would be comparable with most modern designs.