David Thompson of Plymouth, Michigan, has been an engineer all of his life. Now retired from Chrysler, he spends his time traveling North America to 'wheel his superb 1993 YJ Wrangler.
When we asked Dave for a list of his YJ's modifications, we received one. Boy, did we receive one. Dave sent a specification list only an engineer would produce. It describes his YJ much better than we ever could. While it was a giant PAIN to copy since all he sent us was an analog (paper) spec sheet, here it is:
1993 Jeep YJ Wrangler
Owner: David Thompson
Specifications
Engine
4.6L OHV I6 W/Avenger supercharger
Bore and Stroke - 3.910x3.895
Compression Ratio - 9.3:1
Crankshaft - 4.2L crank (12 counterweight 1972-80)
Connecting Rods - 4.2L rods (5.874" 1972-80)
Pistons - .030 over
Intake Manifold - 2000 TJ
Exhaust Manifold - 2000 TJ (Jet hot Coating)
Air Cleaner - Mopar Part #P4510473 (washable)
Engine oil Cooler - Mopar Part #P4529690
Fuel System
91 octane required; 15-gallon YJ tank
Reinforced fuel tank skidplate
Hesco fuel pressure regulator set at 56 pounds
1995 5.9L injectors - Mopar Part #53030262
Chassis
Frame Rework
Removed transmission crossmember skidplate, spring mount brackets, front shock brackets,rear shock studs, left front shackle bracket, and rear track bar bracket from frame.
Installed Black Diamond transmission crossmember, front upper shock brackets, front trackbar bracket and rear cross member shock bracket.
Installed and dialed-in Black Diamond coilovers front and rear.installed Black Diamond long control arms using Black Diamond bracketry
Filled in shipping holes in left front corner of frame.
Fabricated track bar support bracket from right side of frame rail to track bar bracket.
Reworked track bar. installed 3/4-inch rod end to stop track bar binding.
Fabricated 1-inch spacers for the front engine mounts to improve rear prop shaft angle.
Reworked transmission mount for change in engine angle.
Power steering gear - Recirculating ball (DELCo 17:1)
XJ Power steering cooler
WJ Power steering pump - Mopar Part #52088378AC
Power steering pressure hoses - (Parts Mike Parts hose kit)
YJ Steering column with automatic intermittent wipers & tilt - Mopar Part #52078607
Steering wheel - 1994 Viper Part #o4642736
Hi- Steer linkage - (Warn kit)
Rock ready drag link, Quadratec Part #56118.501
Steering gear skid plate, (TJ Rework to fit YJ) - Teraflex Part #TF975+5
Rear sway bar - Currie Enterprises Antirock Part #CE-990102
Body
Chrome Grille - Quadratec Part #13031
Stainless steel hood latch kit - Quadratec Part #13006.33
MasterCraft grab handles
2-inch Body lift kit - Performance Accessories Part #932A
Xenon TJ fender flares
Durango 4x4 stainless rocker guards and side steps
OR Fab YJ Sport Cage Part #SBR095
Mountaineer rack - Quadratec Part #12038.300
Tomb Raider-edition front seatbelts
Off Your Rocker Panels rear corners
Brakes
Front Disc - 1993 YJ
Rear Disc - 2003 TJ
hydroboost brake booster
Fabricated master cylinder adapter to move hydroboost 25 degrees clockwise
Stainless brake hoses - Quadratec Part #22707.102
David built new park brake cables
Winch & Bumpers
Warn 9500-pound winch w/roller fairlead and 125-foot cable - Part #hS9500i
Winch mounting plate and brush guard - Quadratec Part #12518.52
Ramsey wireless winch remote
Front tow hooks
Rear tow hook (used BR front tow hook)
Currie Enterprises front Rock Crawler bumper
Currie Enterprises rear Rock Crawler bumper
Cooling System
Cooling Capacity: 10.5 quarts
RXtreme 3-row radiator with integrated trans cooler - Part #1682-3Dh
WJ 2-speed electric cooling fan
Coolant temperature sensor lower hose - Mopar Part #56022391AA
Opened thermostat housing to improve flow
Robertshaw 180 degrees F Thermostat - Part #330-180