Worst transmission failure ever..

tmnhs81 · 2009-01-28 08:48:15

Jeep SRT8 blows transmission into pieces :what:. Here's link.. http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2009/01/when-900hp-attacks-modified-srt8-jeep-grand-cherokee-blows-its-transmission-to-pieces.html hoping it is not a repost.

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Jan 28, 2009 | 02:48 AM

tmnhs81

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Worst transmission failure ever..

Jeep SRT8 blows transmission into pieces

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Here's link..

http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightlin...to-pieces.html

hoping it is not a repost.

Jan 28, 2009 | 02:52 AM

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Pics...

Jan 28, 2009 | 02:53 AM

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Holy

!!!!

Jan 28, 2009 | 02:58 AM

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According to the owner who so graciously detailed the catastrophe onthis spectacular failure occurred while sitting in a parking lot. Idling. Seriously.

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To get an idea of how this could have happened, just take a look at the list of modifications made to this Grand Cherokee, which by the way had 420hp to begin with.
BES 426 7.0 motor (fully forged)
BES Custom Intake manifold
Kooks LT headers catless, Jet Hot coated
B&B exhaust
Vortech YSI Supercharger (16lb - 22lb boost)
Direct Port Nitrous system
Progressive Nitrous controller
Custom intercooler (anodized black) with Nitrous spray bar
Custom Fuel tank
Aeromotive Fuel System (Fuel pump, boost referenced regulator and 2 filters)
90lb Bosh injectors
Modern Muscle 85mm Throttle Body
Super secret transmission / transfer case
Trans Brake (oops!!)
DTS custom "Pro Stock" rear diff
Strange 35 spline axles
Interchangeable center sections (Spool / ARB locker)
Penske "Coil over" racing shocks
DTS custom Drive shafts (front and rear)
Paramount Performance Posi front diff (Dana 44 with Tru Track)
Richmond gear sets (front and rear)
Brembo Gran Tourism front brakes
Safecraft fire suppression system
Relocated battery with track cut off switch
Rear roll cage
Chase digital recording system
From the looks of it, this Cherokee was a well built, if not a little on the uh, extreme side. The cause of its ultimate demise is still being investigated, but the owner doesn't appear too fazed by the incident. In fact, he's already building another JGC SRT-8, this time with twin turbos.

Take cover.

Gee, I wonder why the transmission blew up?

Jan 28, 2009 | 03:09 AM

tmnhs81

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I didn't bother reading that. Thats too much

to put in a vehicle. What a waste. I thought only ricers do that shit.

Jan 28, 2009 | 06:18 AM

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Holy fuck! No scatter shield FTL

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmnhs81

I didn't bother reading that. Thats too much

to put in a vehicle. What a waste. I thought only ricers do that shit.

wtf are you talking about? Only ricers drop in bigger engines and supercharge their cars? You fail.

Jan 28, 2009 | 06:57 AM

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wow its literally in pieces...

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Jan 28, 2009 | 07:33 AM

godfather2

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whoa

Jan 28, 2009 | 07:43 AM

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Eh. He can afford to replace it. Shit happens when you go big like that.

Jan 28, 2009 | 07:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mrsteve

Eh. He can afford to replace it. Shit happens when you go big like that.

It sounds like the guy wanted 750 plus out of it. So he'll just build another one.

happens. At least no one was hurt.

Jan 28, 2009 | 08:44 AM

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damn... That is crazy. JUST IDLING?

Jan 28, 2009 | 11:11 AM

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WOW

never seen anything like that.

Jan 28, 2009 | 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Acuraluvr

damn... That is crazy. JUST IDLING?

Idling after 20 passes at the local drag strip while spraying naaaaaws!

Jan 28, 2009 | 12:05 PM

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Wow. Nice build he had, though.

Jan 28, 2009 | 12:24 PM

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Jan 28, 2009 | 12:45 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tmnhs81

I didn't bother reading that. Thats too much

to put in a vehicle. What a waste. I thought only ricers do that shit.

dumbest comment of the month

Jan 28, 2009 | 12:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mrsteve

Eh. He can afford to replace it. Shit happens when you go big like that.

yep, he had to know it was comming, just means it's time for a bigger and badder tranny!

Jan 28, 2009 | 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CLpower

dumbest comment of the month

Thank you.

where's my gold cup.

Jan 28, 2009 | 01:00 PM

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Wow.

Jan 28, 2009 | 01:12 PM

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Warranty?

Jan 28, 2009 | 01:21 PM

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^^His list of mods is all over the net.

Jan 28, 2009 | 01:35 PM

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little J.B. weld she'll be good as new

Jan 28, 2009 | 01:47 PM

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Super secret transmission / transfer case.... awesome!!!

Thats some craazy shiz no doubtt..

Jan 28, 2009 | 01:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by onebadna1nsx

Super secret transmission / transfer case.... awesome!!!

Thats some craazy shiz no doubtt..

Yeah his "super secret transmission" worked super well

Jan 28, 2009 | 02:31 PM

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Nitrous is like a hot girl with STDs', you know you want to hit it, but you don't want to suffer the consequences.

Shit happens when you play with big boy toys.

Jan 28, 2009 | 02:39 PM

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Eh, i bet his tranny would have failed even without the nitrous.

Jan 28, 2009 | 02:40 PM

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and here i was getting scared because my trans was shifting a little rough

Jan 28, 2009 | 02:41 PM

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I would love to have one of those though, but I probably wouldn't hook it up. Maybe wheels and tint....

Jan 28, 2009 | 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura

Eh, i bet his tranny would have failed even without the nitrous.

Wouldn't doubt it dodge isn't exactly known for having quality transmissions.

Jan 28, 2009 | 02:53 PM

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Im trying to figure out how that was even physically possible. My hunch is the that the oil was so hot it blew apart the tranmission casing like a peice of glass. He had alot of drivetrain power parts, but nothing about a transmission cooler.

Jan 28, 2009 | 03:06 PM

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^^ sounds plausible

Jan 28, 2009 | 03:22 PM

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This pic kinda looks like its bleeding or just ran over a person and tried to cover up the body.

Jan 28, 2009 | 04:07 PM

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Holy

is right.

Ten bucks says he sues Chrysler for not covering his tranny under warranty.

Jan 28, 2009 | 04:26 PM

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holy crap!

Jan 28, 2009 | 04:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HI OFECR

Nitrous is like a hot girl with STDs', you know you want to hit it, but you don't want to suffer the consequences.

Shit happens when you play with big boy toys.

The ignorance to this day surrounding nitrous, even on automotive forums, never ceases to amaze me.