The Trash Hawk: Building a High-Performance Jeep

TLDRIn this video, we take on the challenge of building a high-performance Jeep inspired by the Trackhawk. We start with a 1986 Jeep Wagoneer and plan to make it a V8 supercharged beast with at least 707 horsepower. Follow our journey as we tear apart the Jeep and make modifications to accommodate the power and performance upgrades.

Key insights

🚙The Trash Hawk project involves transforming a 1986 Jeep Wagoneer into a high-performance vehicle.

🏎️The goal is to create a V8 supercharged beast with a minimum of 707 horsepower.

🧰Many modifications will be made to the Jeep to accommodate the power and performance upgrades.

🛠️Engine mounts and brackets will be removed for the engine swap.

💥The Trash Hawk project requires careful measurements and planning to ensure a successful build.

Q&A

What is the Trash Hawk project?

The Trash Hawk project involves transforming a 1986 Jeep Wagoneer into a high-performance vehicle inspired by the Trackhawk.

What are the goals for the build?

The goal is to create a V8 supercharged beast with a minimum of 707 horsepower.

What modifications will be made to the Jeep?

Many modifications will be made to accommodate the power and performance upgrades, including removing engine mounts and brackets.

What challenges does the project present?

The Trash Hawk project requires careful measurements and planning to ensure a successful build, considering the limitations of the unibody Jeep Wagoneer.

What is the expected outcome of the project?

The expected outcome is a high-performance Jeep capable of delivering exceptional power and performance on and off the road.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the Trash Hawk project: transforming a 1986 Jeep Wagoneer into a high-performance vehicle inspired by the Trackhawk.

00:30Discussion of goals for the build, including creating a V8 supercharged beast with a minimum of 707 horsepower.

02:15Overview of the modifications that will be made to the Jeep to accommodate the power and performance upgrades.

03:25Removal of engine mounts and brackets for the upcoming engine swap.

05:00Discussion of the challenges presented by the Trash Hawk project, including careful measurements and planning due to the unibody nature of the Jeep Wagoneer.

07:45Expected outcome of the project: a high-performance Jeep capable of delivering exceptional power and performance.