[Video] Freshly Swapped AX15 in 5.2L V8 ZJ!
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[Video] Freshly Swapped AX15 in 5.2L V8 ZJ!
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Europeans get all the fun stuff. Not that it's impossible to find a 5-speed ZJ in the States but it's not easy, either. If you're lucky enough to find one, it will be mated to a 4.0L.
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It may be just slightly faster than with the auto but you can feel the torque take you into hyperspace!!! The feeling is completely different though...
Brakes would be nice but I didn't really think about it, I'll wait a bit so I can enjoy this swap, I've been working on for months! And it's time that I turned my attention to my XJ! ;-)
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That sounds so good. It's audible engine ****.
How is that truck, with it's size and noise, accepted over there? It seems so out-of-place among all the French subcompacts and motorcycles/scooters. Do you get thumbs-ups or dirty looks?
How is that truck, with it's size and noise, accepted over there? It seems so out-of-place among all the French subcompacts and motorcycles/scooters. Do you get thumbs-ups or dirty looks?
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A ZJ isn't particularly big and despite being loud is still accepted fine. A gasoline V8 4x4 is quite out-of-place among little diesels but unless they know it people just think I have a big diesel... lol
The ZJ doesn't get thumbs up or dirty looks but many people do check it out (I have been told!) I get thumbs up in my XJ though, but that's rather more extreme!
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You are correct! The 3.73 axle ratios provide very short gearing... It's a shame for top speed and highway fuel economy but acceleration happens quickly!! lol
Haha, indeed I highly recommend it! Now I'd love a bit more oomph and a dual side exhaust to really feel like in a muscle car!
Thanks, Timberwolf!
Haha, indeed I highly recommend it! Now I'd love a bit more oomph and a dual side exhaust to really feel like in a muscle car!
Thanks, Timberwolf!
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