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Old Sep 6, 2025 | 05:26 PM
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Default Is there a fuel injector upgrade for a 2000 XJ?

I'm slowly replacing everything. The current injectors are working ok but have cracks in the body from age which concerns me. Is there an upgrade with a better spray pattern for these vehicles?
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Old Sep 6, 2025 | 11:22 PM
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I used some 24lb ford injectors. Had to modify the seat, they've been working good for a few years so far.
Pretty much the same dimensions.
Pretty much the same dimensions.
Had to modify this plastic to fit the intake. Just a small file and shaved them down.
Had to modify this plastic to fit the intake. Just a small file and shaved them down.


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Old Sep 6, 2025 | 11:49 PM
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I recommend K suspension 4 hole injectors.
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Old Sep 7, 2025 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BadBloodXJ
I recommend K suspension 4 hole injectors.
I have the same with the viper coil mod. Gained 3 mpg.
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Old Sep 7, 2025 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Checkedout
I have the same with the viper coil mod. Gained 3 mpg.
I'd be curious to know if the mpg gain was due to partially clogged original injectors or whether the 4-hole spray pattern truly makes a difference.
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Old Sep 7, 2025 | 02:42 PM
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“784” injectors are what people commonly swap into the 99+ models. That is the last 3 numbers of the Bosch injectors part number.

Note they flow ~7% more fuel than stock so you will be about 7% richer under moderate acceleration to WOT. There is some debate about if it’s actually a good idea to use them long term.

I’ve had them for years but only recently considered how they affect the operation of the system.
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If I remember I used some 12 hole injectors...can't remember from what though but was from ebay.

Well got looking and used Bosch Bosch 0280156161 12hole from seller Dimar MotorSports

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Old Sep 10, 2025 | 12:17 AM
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Another satisfied 12 hole 161 injector user.
Easier starts, smoother running at all RPM and better throttle response. Mines a '95 4.0



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Old Sep 27, 2025 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by country2
If I remember I used some 12 hole injectors...can't remember from what though but was from ebay.

Well got looking and used Bosch Bosch 0280156161 12hole from seller Dimar MotorSports
Ok thanks. $179.00 seems reasonable
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Old Apr 3, 2026 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BadBloodXJ
I recommend K suspension 4 hole injectors.
Installed those today. Runs good. Thanks!
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Old Apr 6, 2026 | 07:55 AM
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Bosch 4 hole. There have been several different people on the different jeep sites sell sets they get from junkyard donor vehicles. I bought 6 sets at $30 each
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