What made you go AEV over BOR?
2013 Hemi JK Build
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I drove four V8 JKs before making my decision. I drove a BOR 4-door JK with a 5.7 Hemi in it, and thought it was nice, but not all that impressive for power. I drove a BOR 2-door JK with a 6.4 Hemi in it, and was very impressed. That Jeep got up and went, in a big way. I drove a Motech 4-door JK with a 5.3 GM in it, and was not that impressed. I also drove a Motech 4-door JK with a 6.2 GM in it, and wasn't that impressed with it either. They were all better than stock, but only the 6.4 Hemi really inspired me.
So after deciding to go with the 6.4, the next decision was, which company to go with.
I like the fact that AEV uses an OEM computer tune that can be reset by any Jeep dealer in the country. I didn't like the custom tune from BOR that would require more effort to get reprogrammed if there were problems.
I thought AEV did better quality work, with more attention to detail. BOR tends to take too many shortcuts, like not hooking up all four O2 sensors, etc. I've heard bad things about customer service after the sale with BOR, and I haven't with AEV.
This is my second vehicle purchase from AEV. The first was a 2000 TJ with a stretched wheelbase. I knew what AEV's quality is like, so I chose them.
So after deciding to go with the 6.4, the next decision was, which company to go with.
I like the fact that AEV uses an OEM computer tune that can be reset by any Jeep dealer in the country. I didn't like the custom tune from BOR that would require more effort to get reprogrammed if there were problems.
I thought AEV did better quality work, with more attention to detail. BOR tends to take too many shortcuts, like not hooking up all four O2 sensors, etc. I've heard bad things about customer service after the sale with BOR, and I haven't with AEV.
This is my second vehicle purchase from AEV. The first was a 2000 TJ with a stretched wheelbase. I knew what AEV's quality is like, so I chose them.
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That's some freaky green.
That's some freaky green.
Hickspanic
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you can change out those god awful yellow center caps for Jeep ones
Hickspanic
There once was a man from Nantucket
Oh, and check your spare tire bracket. If it is just an adapter, throw it away, and get an aftermarket tire bracket.
That spare tire bracket only has to last long enough to survive shipping to the dealership, and the drive home. I'm planning on a Teraflex tailgate hinge and tire carrier, as well as Expedition One bumpers, and a Warn winch.
CJ,
I forgot to mention the most obvious reason. BOR is going out of business. By July 20th their doors will be closed.
That is going to be one sweet JK. I was toying with getting one but got the Camaro instead. I'm not thrilled with the factory engine. I wish Jeep would make the Hemi an option from the factory. They would get more orders I would think if they did this. I'm sure it is a CAFE' thing.
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