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Old 03-02-2011, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by No4x4Yet
Gotta give props for the creativity.
im gonna confess, i got the idea from nukinfuts... but he didnt actually do it he just found a logo that said that
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Old 03-02-2011, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by nemanjaguitar
Hey, I have a question about the exhaust manifold on my 2000 Xj sport 4.0
Is the year 2000 exhaust manifold/better then the older ones? Is it true they came up with a two piece design fro that year?
I am asking because I thought of investing into a nicer header, but I also heard that the 2000 stock manifold is alright and gives enough flow.
Please advise.
I haven't heard of this before. Maybe someone else would be able to chime in?
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Originally Posted by dukie564
you will see little to no benefit from a "header". It will essentially be the same design.

If it doesn't have a hole in it, don't spend the money on it.
Dukie,
What do yo mean "hole in it"? Can you give me a picture or a link to one with holes?

Thanks
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Originally Posted by nemanjaguitar
Dukie,
What do yo mean "hole in it"? Can you give me a picture or a link to one with holes?

Thanks
He means dont fix it till its broken
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Originally Posted by gms0623
He means dont fix it till its broken

lol. I got it. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by dukie564
you will see little to no benefit from a "header". It will essentially be the same design.

If it doesn't have a hole in it, don't spend the money on it.
I read this from the GO JEEP site http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoExhuast.htm and he feels that there is a benefit from putting headers on.

I have the same question that nemanjaguitar has about the 2000 and 2001 exhaust. The manifold is unique to Cherokee and the do look more like headers than any other year of Cherokee.

These years, 2000, 2001, had more stringent smog requirements, so did the engineers make a header like manifold to make those years more efficient? The engineers also make the 0331 exhaust ports smaller I heard. Is this true?
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Originally Posted by wildspear
Do you have any problems with the inverter heating up too much under the seat? Also what gauge wire did you use for the install of the inverter?
I have a 750watt that I plan on installing, Iwas planning on useing 4ga wire. What fuse (size/amp) should I use in between the inverter and power source?
i ran an 80amp fuze and 2gauge wire that i picked up from airgas, and really i haven't run into any heating issues
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I'll go with stinger 4ga (instructions recomended 4ga) wire and Im leaning towards a stinger 80amp circ breaker.
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Originally Posted by Skipper

I have the same question that nemanjaguitar has about the 2000 and 2001 exhaust. The manifold is unique to Cherokee and the do look more like headers than any other year of Cherokee.

These years, 2000, 2001, had more stringent smog requirements, so did the engineers make a header like manifold to make those years more efficient? The engineers also make the 0331 exhaust ports smaller I heard. Is this true?
Correct. They did change it to a 2-piece manifold in 2000/2001. The ports in the 0331 head are smaller/different than earlier models, and the exhaust manifold was separated to accommodate the 2 pre-cats and 4 o2 sensors.

While it technically is a more efficient design (along with the intake redesign), the gains are negated my the emissions equipment. This is why the engineers changed it to begin with - to keep the power numbers the same despite the restrictive emissions equipment.
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My Job requires endless hours of sitting in the Jeep on a construction jobsite so this is what helps me pass the time. I have an android phone that is a 4g wireless hot spot too so I have high speed internet almost everywhere, worst case is I have to drop down to 3g speeds in the countryside. The laptop mount is simply clamped to the seat frame and has 2 wing nuts making it removable in a matter of seconds.

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This is my power source 800 watts.....
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I used to run into the issue of not having enough outlets to power the computer, charge phones and any misc other crap I might want to plug in so I tucked a surge bar between the passenger seat and the console, it stays put nicely and I have the option to move/remove it easily.
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thats awesome! haha
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Originally Posted by klbsa
My Job requires endless hours of sitting in the Jeep on a construction jobsite so this is what helps me pass the time. I have an android phone that is a 4g wireless hot spot too so I have high speed internet almost everywhere, worst case is I have to drop down to 3g speeds in the countryside. The laptop mount is simply clamped to the seat frame and has 2 wing nuts making it removable in a matter of seconds.


Can we get pics of your laptop mount/tray/thing?
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Here's one, it's Jeep 'related'.....

Best use I've found for a Hi~Lift jack.............

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CONVERTED IT INTO A LOG SPLITTER!!!
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Originally Posted by Detour
Here's one, it's Jeep 'related'.....

Best use I've found for a Hi~Lift jack.............



CONVERTED IT INTO A LOG SPLITTER!!!
Hahahaha that's great! If my dad didn't already have a splitter this is what I would be doing lol
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Originally Posted by Detour
Here's one, it's Jeep 'related'.....

Best use I've found for a Hi~Lift jack.............



CONVERTED IT INTO A LOG SPLITTER!!!
Thats a great idea!!!
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