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huntingman2706217 10-10-2012 05:57 AM


Originally Posted by freegdr
put 38s on it 35s to small for 488s lmop

I got 4.10's ax15 and 35's and love it for street and play... I never use 4hi though...

cherokee77 10-10-2012 08:04 AM

Injectors, are stock. I am going to check those this weekend. Fpr is from stroked jeeps. O2 sensor is brand new, and it is going into closed loop. Transmission is shifting fine, and locking up. Injectors are the only thing left to check, that I can think of.

huntingman2706217 10-10-2012 08:07 AM

Sounds like u dont have a problem at all to me... U may have a junk injecter but chances are it woukd spit and studder and run like crap...

Jeeps were never built for gas milage... Well until like 2008 lol

hankthetank 10-10-2012 02:56 PM


Originally Posted by cherokee77 (Post 2069230)
Injectors, are stock. I am going to check those this weekend. Fpr is from stroked jeeps. O2 sensor is brand new, and it is going into closed loop. Transmission is shifting fine, and locking up. Injectors are the only thing left to check, that I can think of.

have you put a gauge on the rail yet? you have to set those regulators up with a gauge. it is the adjustable one right? then you should buy the map tweeker too...

freegdr 10-10-2012 03:34 PM

im running 38s on 410s im getting around 15 no complaints here but being stick shift makes a big difference and in running ac 24/7 . 703 injectors seem to pick it up a little

huntingman2706217 10-10-2012 04:53 PM


Originally Posted by freegdr
im running 38s on 410s im getting around 15 no complaints here but being stick shift makes a big difference and in running ac 24/7 . 703 injectors seem to pick it up a little

703's and AC as well...

freegdr 10-10-2012 05:06 PM


Originally Posted by huntingman2706217 (Post 2069988)
703's and AC as well...

yes i dont lead foot either helps alot

Xjtim 10-10-2012 05:42 PM

35s are pigs...driving a lifted xj is like throwing a brick through the wind...

cherokee77 10-10-2012 06:23 PM

Fpr was turned up 3 pounds at the rail. This is what my engine builder said has always worked for him.

huntingman2706217 10-10-2012 07:13 PM

Uh... So u got a aftermarket pump or what? Cause u cant just "turn up" fuel pressure... Even if u did the regulator would fix that problem...

fallenknight308 10-10-2012 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by huntingman2706217 (Post 2070179)
Uh... So u got a aftermarket pump or what? Cause u cant just "turn up" fuel pressure... Even if u did the regulator would fix that problem...

Yeah something isn't right. Even for a stroker, it should be getting more than 8mpg!
I'm running 3.07's on 32's 5th is almost useless on Freeway, and I average
15mpg. Thing is a dog.
Op with that newer motor, and proper tuning, you should be getting better
mileage.

cherokee77 10-10-2012 08:17 PM

Yes aftermarket walbro pump.

huntingman2706217 10-10-2012 08:56 PM


Originally Posted by fallenknight308

Yeah something isn't right. Even for a stroker, it should be getting more than 8mpg!
I'm running 3.07's on 32's 5th is almost useless on Freeway, and I average
15mpg. Thing is a dog.
Op with that newer motor, and proper tuning, you should be getting better
mileage.

Yeah but hes running a higher rpm then you on the highway... Drinks more gas... Thats why 4.10 for him puts him back at almost stock power and gas milage... Right now hes got more power (from rpms) and less fuel milage... And u got less power and more gas milage... Well more then him... Your so fad behind in lack of power your gas sucks when excelerating...

3.55 and 33's with a 5 speed was about right for me... Back to stock power and almost stock speedo settings...

gajeepguy 10-10-2012 09:30 PM

89 RENIX (stock 155k poorly maintained), AW4/3.55s/32x11.50 A/T here and I average about 14mpg around town, 16ish on the highway if I keep it under 65.......FWIW.

wifin 10-10-2012 11:51 PM

Woah woah. I have a 2000 XJ, with a cowl intake, and flowmaster exhaust, 3" lift with 31s...and I only get 12 mpg

This isn't fair


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