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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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I've search around for this thread but couldn't find it. My xj has 258k miles on it, and its an 89. I wanted to know what parts I should replace or upgrade engine wise. I've replaced simple things like spark plugs&wires and distributer cap. But what else should I replace and what can I add to get a little more juice out of it?

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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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a stroker
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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a stroker
Haha I wish
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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60mm throttle body from www.strokedjeep.com.

Have your exhaust pipe re-done without the "crush" and re-routed as necessary.

Get some rebuilt 4 hole injectors from some of the guys on this forum or www.precisionautoinjectors.com.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
60mm throttle body from www.strokedjeep.com.

Have your exhaust pipe re-done without the "crush" and re-routed as necessary.

Get some rebuilt 4 hole injectors from some of the guys on this forum or www.precisionautoinjectors.com.
Why do they sell you so many?
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CAI? Yea I was considering that
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Why do they sell you so many?
Why does who sell so many what?
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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[QUOTE="cruiser54"]

Why does who sell so many what?[/QUOT

Sorry, why do they sell you so many injectors?
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[quote=my89xj;1711339]
Originally Posted by cruiser54

Why does who sell so many what?[/QUOT

Sorry, why do they sell you so many injectors?
You need one per cylinder.
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Oh duh, lol. Still new to this. Which is more important injectors or the throttle body
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[quote=my89xj;1711339]
Originally Posted by cruiser54

Why does who sell so many what?[/QUOT

Sorry, why do they sell you so many injectors?
4 holes is too many...: )
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Oh duh, lol. Still new to this. Which is more important injectors or the throttle body
injectors v. "mythishness"

injectors
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Yes you'll see more gain from a good set of 4-port "upgrade" injectors. Not only because the 4-port ones deliver the fuel more efficiently but yours are probably pretty stuffed up after 258,000 miles.
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Originally Posted by Programbo
Yes you'll see more gain from a good set of 4-port "upgrade" injectors. Not only because the 4-port ones deliver the fuel more efficiently but yours are probably pretty stuffed up after 258,000 miles.
Does that link above seem fair?
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