Consideration must be given to the current mechanical condition of the vehicle, including all modifications for trail worthiness, comfort, appearance, and spouse-appeasement. These are known as Equipment Adjustments (EAs). EAs are only granted after the work has been completed. We all have plans for EAs, but only the ones actually implemented can be scored.
EAs are a complicated category, and often difficult to appraise under certain conditions (passing head-to-head at 60 mph, when covered with mud, etc) but must be used to modify score when feasible. If a vehicle is so covered with mud that you are unable to ascertain any of the EAs, you MUST assume that the EAs, when combined with the MSC 1 adjustment, would place the vehicle in a higher scoring position than any non-MSC 1 Jeep, and immediately initiate the wave. Otherwise, EAs will adjust score as follows:
Engine:
� Stock, Pre-CJ, Working Condition: +2
� Stock, 8-cyl: +2
� Stock, 6-cyl: +1
� Stock, 4-cyl: 0
� Replaced, 8-cyl: +3
� Replaced, 6-cyl (replacing 4-cyl): +2
� Replaced, 6-cyl (replacing 6-cyl): 0
� Replaced, 6-cyl (replacing 8-cyl): -1
� Replaced, 4-cyl: -1
Drive train Modifications:
� Improved internal mechanical parts (crank/cam/etc): +2 each
� Upgraded Transmission: NV4500 or Turbo400: +3, All others: +2
� Upgraded Transfer Case: +2
� Improved exterior mechanical parts (headers/manifolds/pumps/filters/etc): +1 each
� Stone stock in a pre-1970 vehicle: +3 (for nostalgia and historical analysis)
� All Comfort enhancements removed for more power: +2
Tires:
� Stock or unremarkable: 0
� Original Tires on Pre-CJ: +2
� Slightly oversized (up to 31"): +1
� Over 31, with other appropriate mods: +2
� Any size, currently covered with mud: +2
� Working tires > 31" with original donut spare: -2
� Low-profile: -10