2001 xj header upgrade??
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From: Canton, MI
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6
I have the Rugged Ridge Polished Stainless Header (Omix-Ada I believe) on my 2000 XJ. It is actually on a 1994 engine and head, but installed in my 2000 vehicle. Not sure on actual HP gain, its on a 4.8L stroker. So far so good, Price was pretty decent. It has treated me well, was a PITA to get the intake bolts in however once it was inside the vehicle. Once I got the method down, it wasn't that bad.
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From: Canton, MI
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6
http://www.cliffordperformance.net/M...gory_Code=J258
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From: Muncie, Indiana
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Its more money but go with Clifford Performance....my $.02
http://www.cliffordperformance.net/M...gory_Code=J258
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From: CA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I would advise against banks. I've had 3 sets of them in the same jeep. They all keep cracking at the collection point. They have a life time warranty but it still sucks to be doing all that work every time they go bad. Here is a pic of one that split.
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From: Beaverton, Oregon
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
One thing you will notice about the aftermarket headers for the 00-01 XJs is that weather it's the Banks, Flowdaddy, or any other manufacturer they ALL look the same, and they are ALL built out of the same type of stainless steel.
That being said, I'm a little put off by the Banks headers high price tag. You can basically get the exact same header from a lesser known brand for cheaper.
That being said, I'm a little put off by the Banks headers high price tag. You can basically get the exact same header from a lesser known brand for cheaper.
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From: New Orleans
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: Beaverton, Oregon
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Definitely a little spendy though!
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From: Colorado
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L I6
i did the banks and haven't had a problem. Change you Cat and catback. do the O2 sensors as well while you're at it. Banks does 25% quarterly. call them, they'll help you out.
saw the one guy who said he's trashed a few. I doubt that unless you're really running it in hard weather. otherwise in my dealings id imagine they would warranty it
saw the one guy who said he's trashed a few. I doubt that unless you're really running it in hard weather. otherwise in my dealings id imagine they would warranty it
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From: CA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
i did the banks and haven't had a problem. Change you Cat and catback. do the O2 sensors as well while you're at it. Banks does 25% quarterly. call them, they'll help you out.
saw the one guy who said he's trashed a few. I doubt that unless you're really running it in hard weather. otherwise in my dealings id imagine they would warranty it
saw the one guy who said he's trashed a few. I doubt that unless you're really running it in hard weather. otherwise in my dealings id imagine they would warranty it
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From: BtotheA OK
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
I have one of the omix( rugged ridge) headers for the 00-01. Its rugged ridge 17650.02 part number. Its on ebay right now for $150. Took it out, but just dont have time to install it.
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From: Muncie, Indiana
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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