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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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what are some little low cost things i can do to my 95 xj that will give ma some more power? actually the engine is a 94. thanks guys for the help
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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To start with the bolt ons...you can do a Cold Air Intake, bored Throttle Body, headers, highflow cat, and a free flowing exhaust system. That is if you don't wanna tear the engine apart and do a stroker. People will claim that these bolt ons give them an extra 10,000 HP, but don't expect a race car. You'll definitely notice a difference though. Also, gears don't add horsepower, but you'll feel the difference.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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I forgot to add that any high performance stickers (like JEGS, Summit, Edelbrock, etc.) add 15 hp each if placed in the vital areas! And there are many threads on here about this. You just need to use the search bar
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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you can install a 00 intake manifold i have for a few extra ponys.....
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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Lower gears don't add Horsepower BUT, they multiple the hell out of your available torque and you damn sure do feel the difference in the seat of your pants when you nail the skinny right pedal!!!!!!! More expensive than engine bolt on but, by far the best power adder I've ever done to my XJ.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckB91XJ
Lower gears don't add Horsepower BUT, they multiple the hell out of your available torque and you damn sure do feel the difference in the seat of your pants when you nail the skinny right pedal!!!!!!! More expensive than engine bolt on but, by far the best power adder I've ever done to my XJ.
Just out of curiosity, what gears are you running now? I was interested in changing my stock gears out to gain some torque, but I'm not quite sure what would be best for me.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Just out of curiosity, what gears are you running now? I was interested in changing my stock gears out to gain some torque, but I'm not quite sure what would be best for me.
well that is a bland statement...what size tires do you have or plan to run??
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Right now...stock height with 235/75R15. In the near future, I will have a 2-3 inch lift with 31x10.5 tires. Nothing too big, and I plan not to go any bigger for a while.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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stock gears would do but if you would want 4.10 would be more than enough.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Alright, thanks for the info.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 96Cherokee113
I forgot to add that any high performance stickers (like JEGS, Summit, Edelbrock, etc.) add 15 hp each if placed in the vital areas! And there are many threads on here about this. You just need to use the search bar
i will for sure have to get some of those
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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but in reality thanks for the info what is a stroker kit for 4.0 consist of
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Mustang GT Fuel Injectors. The standard 4.0 Injectors have one hole, the 5.0 Injectors have 4 holes that better atomizes the fuel. Search Ebay for the guy out of Florida that uses an ultra sonic cleaner and flow bench to match the output of each injector. I installed a set earlier this week and there is a noticeable difference. You can get a matched set of 6 injectors for approximately $115.00.
The volume of the stock versus 5.0 injectors are approximately the same #19 vs 20#. Its the atomization that makes the performance gain and not more fuel.
Be sure to purge the fuel rail after installation or it will run very badly.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by GhostRider
Mustang GT Fuel Injectors. The standard 4.0 Injectors have one hole, the 5.0 Injectors have 4 holes that better atomizes the fuel. Search Ebay for the guy out of Florida that uses an ultra sonic cleaner and flow bench to match the output of each injector. I installed a set earlier this week and there is a noticeable difference. You can get a matched set of 6 injectors for approximately $115.00.
The volume of the stock versus 5.0 injectors are approximately the same #19 vs 20#. Its the atomization that makes the performance gain and not more fuel.
Be sure to purge the fuel rail after installation or it will run very badly.
hey can you give me the website...im interested in lookin for injectors for my jeep and puttin them on mine
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by GhostRider
Mustang GT Fuel Injectors. The standard 4.0 Injectors have one hole, the 5.0 Injectors have 4 holes that better atomizes the fuel. Search Ebay for the guy out of Florida that uses an ultra sonic cleaner and flow bench to match the output of each injector. I installed a set earlier this week and there is a noticeable difference. You can get a matched set of 6 injectors for approximately $115.00.
The volume of the stock versus 5.0 injectors are approximately the same #19 vs 20#. Its the atomization that makes the performance gain and not more fuel.
Be sure to purge the fuel rail after installation or it will run very badly.

thanks a bunch i also would like to gewt a website from your or something
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