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Old 01-20-2009, 02:55 PM
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I'm looking to get the same drive as my stock JK with all my mods will I need a Programmer to Keep power and top end speed? I dont want to have to be in gear 6 to go 60mph.

I have a 4.5" RE Lift with 5.13 Gear Ratio and 37" M/T's on 17" rims.
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if you have 5:13's there should be no need for a programmer to keep power. as far as top end speed it wont do anything for you.
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Originally Posted by LK Rider90
I'm looking to get the same drive as my stock JK with all my mods will I need a Programmer to Keep power and top end speed? I dont want to have to be in gear 6 to go 60mph.

I have a 4.5" RE Lift with 5.13 Gear Ratio and 37" M/T's on 17" rims.
I bought the Hypertech, I would say no
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Originally Posted by LK Rider90
I'm looking to get the same drive as my stock JK with all my mods will I need a Programmer to Keep power and top end speed? I dont want to have to be in gear 6 to go 60mph.

I have a 4.5" RE Lift with 5.13 Gear Ratio and 37" M/T's on 17" rims.
Well? it'll calibrate your speedo
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Old 01-20-2009, 03:45 PM
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all it will do is fix the Speedo? no added horsepower? Nothing...
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so, are you saying its geared TOO LOW..? with 5.13s and a 6speed on 37's?


i'm just a little confused.
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also, could you post some pics of your 4.5/37's (it IS a 2dr right?)

i'm looking at the same lift/tire size with 4.88s and a manual shift
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You mean get the Hemi!! I want to do they make that for Stick shifts? but i think that wil cost a few more bucks tho
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Yes it's a two door but it's in the shop i'm getting all the work done at once. as soon as it's done i'll post some pics
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I'm hearing that it's not going to have any highway speed once i get it back. that it will be great for OffRoad but but wont have the same top end speed
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