JK Poor Performance
06-02-2008, 10:05 AM
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What can we do about the poor performance of the JK?
I understand there are some exhaust systems like Banks and that a CAI may help. But both of these are expense versus performance. Neither of the two choices can be felt in the drivers seat. A 5-10 hp increase is nothing...
I have seen a supercharger for 5K and about anywhere from 50-100 hp. seems to be a bit much in cost.
What other solutions are there to increase the performance and that are cost effective in general terms?
I understand there are some exhaust systems like Banks and that a CAI may help. But both of these are expense versus performance. Neither of the two choices can be felt in the drivers seat. A 5-10 hp increase is nothing...
I have seen a supercharger for 5K and about anywhere from 50-100 hp. seems to be a bit much in cost.
What other solutions are there to increase the performance and that are cost effective in general terms?
06-02-2008, 10:35 AM
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i dont have a major problem with the motor... gets me over the rocks and through the mud just fine. i am going to install a banks exhaust tonight or tomorrow tho. and a CAi in the near future
06-02-2008, 10:59 AM
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yea.......CAI, throttle body riser, chip, headers, and exhaust is about all you can do. Other than that, if you want power, you might consider and engine swap, or go for the Hemi.
06-02-2008, 12:25 PM
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200+ horsepower, lots of torque at the low end, 3500lb towing capacity, and the ability to cruise at 80+mph. . . . . seems like plenty of power to me. So its an engine that has been previously used for minivans and isn't all that sexy because of it, but it is a great balance between power and fuel efficiency.
But then again, I used to go wheeling in a 1968 Land Rover Series IIA that took me EVERYWHERE I ever wanted to go with just a 2.25 liter 4 cylinder engine with less than 70 hp and a top speed of about 50mph.
But then again, I used to go wheeling in a 1968 Land Rover Series IIA that took me EVERYWHERE I ever wanted to go with just a 2.25 liter 4 cylinder engine with less than 70 hp and a top speed of about 50mph.
06-02-2008, 12:31 PM
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Don't let people talk you into wasting your money on headers. The JK already has them. Besides the blower and maybe the chip, there is not ONE SINGLE mod by itself that gives a seat of the pants difference.That in itself is enough to make me leave mine stock. By the time you DO add enough to feel, you'll have spent half a grand or more. Screw that. Spend your money on tires, wheels and a lift if you want to make a real difference.
06-02-2008, 12:34 PM
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Don't let people talk you into wasting your money on headers. The JK already has them. Besides the blower and maybe the chip, there is not ONE SINGLE mod by itself that gives a seat of the pants difference.That in itself is enough to make me leave mine stock. By the time you DO add enough to feel, you'll have spent half a grand or more. Screw that. Spend your money on tires, wheels and a lift if you want to make a real difference.
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Don't let people talk you into wasting your money on headers. The JK already has them. Besides the blower and maybe the chip, there is not ONE SINGLE mod by itself that gives a seat of the pants difference.That in itself is enough to make me leave mine stock. By the time you DO add enough to feel, you'll have spent half a grand or more. Screw that. Spend your money on tires, wheels and a lift if you want to make a real difference.
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What can we do about the poor performance of the JK?
I understand there are some exhaust systems like Banks and that a CAI may help. But both of these are expense versus performance. Neither of the two choices can be felt in the drivers seat. A 5-10 hp increase is nothing...
I have seen a supercharger for 5K and about anywhere from 50-100 hp. seems to be a bit much in cost.
What other solutions are there to increase the performance and that are cost effective in general terms?
I understand there are some exhaust systems like Banks and that a CAI may help. But both of these are expense versus performance. Neither of the two choices can be felt in the drivers seat. A 5-10 hp increase is nothing...
I have seen a supercharger for 5K and about anywhere from 50-100 hp. seems to be a bit much in cost.
What other solutions are there to increase the performance and that are cost effective in general terms?
