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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Boost Happy
More like $150 later.
he said good

Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
Could be more, could be less.

Hp and Torque aren't free.
The more you want, the more it's going to cost.

What's your point?
my point is that it's fricken expensive. you just said it too lol. I'd also take the 99 intake off and put the stock one back on
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 11:54 PM
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Front auto locker in a DD in winter
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 05:46 AM
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No, I said it wasn't free.

Expensive is a subjective term.

To some, a $2 lug nut is expensive, while someone else may find a $3500 Super-Charger to be a great deal because they feel they got Value for their dollar.

As a stand alone upgrade the 99+ intake is only so-so. Add a few other mods to aide better Air/Fuel in & Exhaust out and the engine will make better numbers.

Keep in mind that the performance gains of the 99+ intake won't be as noticeable on the trail as they will be on the road at higher speeds.

BTDT.
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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http://mallcrawlin.com/forum/showthr...L-DYNO-NUMBERS!
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Hamster
You want a 2 door that bad? I'll trade ya..............but, you'll have to put the rear seat back in.

When I first bought it I thought to myself..........well, I'll be the only one in it most of the time so, 2 doors will be ok. I was wrong.
If it's Blue and a 5-speed you have a deal! lol
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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I'm right there with you on that, I'd much rather have a 2 door. I've had 3 4 doors and I've had people in the backseat maybe 2 or 3 times?

I've had a planned 2 door chop build for years but had to get rid of my old 2 door when I lost my job when the economy tanked. Lack of the extra pillar isn't a big deal when you're going to put in stiffeners and a cage anyway.

I'm still chopping my 4 door in the spring, but I'd much rather do it on a 2 door.
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
Add a good header and CAI and you might be pleasantly surprised.
Already did both. Only other thing im doing is putting a new axle back exhaust on it. as mine is hacked off right before the axle. I feel as if i lost my torque in the low end of the rpm range. Just not really liking it at all.
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RememberTheMallamo
If it's Blue and a 5-speed you have a deal! lol
Nope...........sorry, it's a weird dark (almost brown) burgundy color and automatic.
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hamster
Nope...........sorry, it's a weird dark (almost brown) burgundy color and automatic.
I've never owned an automatic and hope I never do but the way the market is going I'm afraid I'll have to some day

Interesting color though, I'd rock it.
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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My biggest regret right now is bringing my jeep to the shop when I bought it to have the brakes fixed. $700 later I had new rear wheel cylinders, lines and a bunch of other garbage. Didn't see that bill coming, really wish I upgraded to rear discs instead
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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My biggest regret right now is bringing my jeep to the shop when I bought it to have the brakes fixed. $700 later I had new rear wheel cylinders, lines and a bunch of other garbage. Didn't see that bill coming, really wish I upgraded to rear discs instead
Wow that's insane, I spent less then 250 for my rear disc install including hardware, pads, rotors and fluid.
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by northline76

Wow that's insane, I spent less then 250 for my rear disc install including hardware, pads, rotors and fluid.
I had alot of other work done also, I have the work order somewhere and it isn't short.
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RememberTheMallamo
I've never owned an automatic and hope I never do but the way the market is going I'm afraid I'll have to some day

Interesting color though, I'd rock it.
Automatics are much easier to wheel in technical areas. I have had both. And would take an auto for wheeling any day. Street driving though I love the standard transmission.

Wonder if I can have both in the same truck? LOL
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by holycaveman
Automatics are much easier to wheel in technical areas. I have had both. And would take an auto for wheeling any day. Street driving though I love the standard transmission.

Wonder if I can have both in the same truck? LOL
I "can" drive a gear poker, I just prefer not to. An old high school knee injury has left me with arthritis so, using a clutch just isn't as much fun as it used to be.
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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buying a 2wd with hopes of converting put a ton of money in it then deciding to buy a 4x4 and start from scratch :/
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