Is there a huge difference in power? Can the inline hold up? What's the gas mileage like?

 

On a stock 4.0 the horspower is a little lacking but it is a torque monster and it will out last any v8 my 4.0 has over 330k on it and I still daily drive it and it runs like a tank. Mpg's for me when I was stock I'd get bout 400 miles to a tank as long As I wasn't running out the gears..... I have a 5spd so easier to control gas milage in my opinion

 

5 speed manual? How much harder is it to ride trails on a stick

 

Trails are easy, but rocks take a little more throttle and clutch control

 

A trigger throttle will help with that

 

This is true

 

I wil wiegh in on this. The power difference between a v-8 and i6 might be minimal, or huge depending on the v-8. If it is an older carbed v-8.. benefits would be minimal, but if it is a LQ4 power would be double. Then there are other issues that have to be addressed.


To me a 4.3 chevy as long as it is FI is better then a I6, and doesnt create as many other problems. Horsepower is about the same.. parts are everywhere and packaging is a lil better.

 

more info please

 

What is the trigger throttle?

 

like a gas pedal but for your hands. usually put on the gear shift stick so you can work brake(foot), clutch(foot), and gas(hand)at same time

 

Interesting... would it just be better to go with an automatic? It is my first car

 

Yea most likely till you get some more experience wheelin and what not

 

What would you recommend for a transition?

 

I wheel with an AX 15.. no issues with stalling, but I do have a doubler so gearing is there.

As for more info on the v-6 Advance adapters sells mounts and exhaust to do it. Check their site.. lots of info on there. I will post a couple of pics of what I am doing to my truggy.

Here is the whole setup.. 4.3 TBI/700r4/231/d300





Ended up shortening the front frame section even after winch mount by 8".

 

I wheel with a manual, it does give another aspect to it but isnt bad for the occasional offroader.

When mine was stock 2wd 4.0 AX15 i would get up to 23 mpg. today i get 18-19 every tank with lift, 4x4 and different gear ratio's. I love DDing a manual.

V8's come in the grand cherokee and i loved the way mine friends would ride, almost like a caddy compared to my lifed heap. They wouldnt offroad them and i dont know what mileage it gets.

It comes down to personally preference and what kind of deal you can find.