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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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I was wondering how do I get the most from my jeep??? I have the 4.0L and she does move but the gas milage SUCKS! You always see and hear chips are the way to go...but, I'm not sure. Does any one know of a good "cost friendly" way to improve the all around performace of my jeep? And what are the best web link to go to to get "decent" products for decent $$$??
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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make a cold air intake for it one of the best cheap mods i think!!
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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don't waste your money on a chip. Intake and exhaust, cheapest yet....... keep your foot out of the pedal?
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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X2 cold air intake. Add a low restriction exhaust will also help power and mileage.

Used to live in Bradon a decade+ ago. Can't say I miss the weather, but the people there are great.
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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yeah idk i don't agree with a lot of ppl i just bought a jet performance module for my 2.5 and some hop up spark plugs and soon to get a TB spacer.. already have a CAI and a glass pack.. trying to get as much out of my 4 banger as possible!!
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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foot off petal...hummm...that maybe easier said than done. i didn't even think about exhaust...if i put flowmaster on my JEEP won't it sound like those "fast and furious" rejects?? Cause I don't want it to sound funny. I was actually geeting ready to ready rid of my air filter and maybe put a nice K&N?
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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the k&n will work i just made one.. youtube is your best friend bud use it.. i perfect glass packs but i like loud obnoxious and fast.. and i cant keep my foot off the floor board!!
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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youtube?? really??? hummm...I'll have to check it out. Thanks! So if you have Glass Pac have you ever heard a flowmaster on one?? when i called my friend up who does exhaust he's said you don't want that...I know I LOVED how beefy it sounded on my Tahoe (V8). not many jeeps get done up out here...that's why i want to do it right!
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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I dont know about for a jeep but my Gpaw just got one for his 3qtr ton ford diesel and it made a huge difference. but he also had a larger exhaust system put on it so...
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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umm cherry bomb, thrust, umm i'm pretty sure that flowmasters doesn't make one.. yeah ik it sounds good on my xj.. look up 2.5l thrust glass pack on youtube and there should be a white XJ on there (mine) when i 1st put it on.. heres the link to mine!!
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Get this exhaust from Jegs. Doesn't sound bad at all and at only $142 it's cheap AND currently has a $75 rebate. Ordering mine this month.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Dynomax/289/17340/10002/-1

As far as "chipping"...is it even available? Again, coming from my car a good reflash is one of the best things you can do.
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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heres a cherry bomb....

heres a flowmasters 40....

heres a flowmasters 44....

hope they help!!
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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thank you all...I'll check'em all out.
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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you'r welcome glad i could help!!!
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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I will post and let ya all know which one i went with and if there was an increase in improvement!!!
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