Sluggish and Underpowered JK
07-15-2008, 04:04 AM
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This past weekend, I had the chance to drive up the steepest hill I've ever done in any 4x4. There was more than enough power to get to the top. I can't imagine needing any more and the Jeep certainly isn't underpowered for what it is designed to do.
07-15-2008, 01:42 PM
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My wife is calling my beloved JK "Hi Ho Silver" as she seriously struggles ( The JK) on anything more than slightly moderate inclines on the highway. The engine is seriously not lively. Off road she's just fine and for that I don't need any more power but on-road the JK's lack of power is very annoying. If I had realized this before taking delivery I would definitely have asked AEV to put a Hemi in there! I guess this is still an option or a supercharger of course. Any other ideas? I already have 35" tires with 4.88 R&P gear ratio with auto gearbox.
07-21-2008, 07:21 AM
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I didn't buy my JK for speed or good MPG. That being said, I have a 6 speed and it moves pretty nicely. I have never bought an auto 4 or 6 cyl. Just my opinion they are sluggish (test drove one). 
07-21-2008, 05:32 PM
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The amc 6
Back in the olden days, The amc 6 was used in Americans, Gremlins ,Pacers for god's sake. Continuous upgrades and the first thing you know, the good old AMC 6 belongs in a SHRINE. And I know the 232,258 was not a 4.0, but it was nothing but an updated economy car motor. Most motors are ho-hum until they are accidently put into a platform that makes them SHINE. I have yet to talk to a Jeep mechanic that does not PRAISE this ''minivan motor''. Tough as hell, they do virtually no work on them...