4 cyl Jeep?
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Re: 4 cyl Jeep?
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Bret Ludwig wrote:
>
> I can't imagine anyone replacing the 2.5 gas four in a Jeep with
> another one. The six is a much better engine in terms of power. If I
> had one with a dead four, I would convert to something else. But not a
> piece of ---- small block Chevy.
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Bret Ludwig wrote:
>
> I can't imagine anyone replacing the 2.5 gas four in a Jeep with
> another one. The six is a much better engine in terms of power. If I
> had one with a dead four, I would convert to something else. But not a
> piece of ---- small block Chevy.
#32
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Re: 4 cyl Jeep?
Dan, I have a '97 4 bangers and wouldn't trade it for the world. I was
also concerned about power, but was surprisingly pleased with the
performance of the 4 cyl. True that I won't win an Indy 500 race, but
it holds its own on the street. Since I have a stick, I also have no
problem going 4,000 - 4,500 rpm (redline is 5,000) although I don't do
that often. obtw I live in Pittsburgh, PA, USA which I think means
"god awful hills" in some obscure language. If a 4 cyl has enough
power out here, it should handle most environments. Mild off roading
showed that it has plenty of power. I upgraded 6 years ago to 31x10.50
BFG AT's and it really didn't lose much power at all.
Now, all that said, like someone inferred, it you're used to driving a
500hp viper, a 4 cyl will disappoint. Heck if street power is what you
want, do not buy a Wrangler.
On caveat I'll add is that I test drove plenty of Jeeps both 4's and
6's and if you want a automatic, only get a 6 cyl - especially if you
fancy getting a cruise control. The 4 barely handles an automatic and
it you want to do other HP sucking things like oversized tires, winch,
etc. you'll drop below the comfort zone with a 4.
Net - for '97's and up, you'll be happy with either. Good luck.
Ed
http://e_mcmullen.home.comcast.net/eds_jeep.html
On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:13:54 -0500, "Dan Hoskin"
<danhoskin@nomorespamsympatico.ca> wrote:
>What does eveybody think of the 4 cyl. 2.5 L powerplant? I have seen a lot
>of good looking Jeeps lately that are exactly what I am after, except the
>4-banger. Am I being to hard on a good motor, or is a 4 cyl. to light for a
>Jeep? I am not looking for a serious off-roader, but I do want to be able to
>dump three people, gear and a dog in it and drive to hunt camp 350 km away
>through the Ontario snow.....
>What about options like aftermarket carbs and exhaust systems to tweak the 4
>bangers? Any magazines and catalogs I have seen ignore them completely. Are
>they out there or are they not worth doing?
>
>Thanks,
>Dan Hoskin
>
>
>
>
also concerned about power, but was surprisingly pleased with the
performance of the 4 cyl. True that I won't win an Indy 500 race, but
it holds its own on the street. Since I have a stick, I also have no
problem going 4,000 - 4,500 rpm (redline is 5,000) although I don't do
that often. obtw I live in Pittsburgh, PA, USA which I think means
"god awful hills" in some obscure language. If a 4 cyl has enough
power out here, it should handle most environments. Mild off roading
showed that it has plenty of power. I upgraded 6 years ago to 31x10.50
BFG AT's and it really didn't lose much power at all.
Now, all that said, like someone inferred, it you're used to driving a
500hp viper, a 4 cyl will disappoint. Heck if street power is what you
want, do not buy a Wrangler.
On caveat I'll add is that I test drove plenty of Jeeps both 4's and
6's and if you want a automatic, only get a 6 cyl - especially if you
fancy getting a cruise control. The 4 barely handles an automatic and
it you want to do other HP sucking things like oversized tires, winch,
etc. you'll drop below the comfort zone with a 4.
Net - for '97's and up, you'll be happy with either. Good luck.
Ed
http://e_mcmullen.home.comcast.net/eds_jeep.html
On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:13:54 -0500, "Dan Hoskin"
<danhoskin@nomorespamsympatico.ca> wrote:
>What does eveybody think of the 4 cyl. 2.5 L powerplant? I have seen a lot
>of good looking Jeeps lately that are exactly what I am after, except the
>4-banger. Am I being to hard on a good motor, or is a 4 cyl. to light for a
>Jeep? I am not looking for a serious off-roader, but I do want to be able to
>dump three people, gear and a dog in it and drive to hunt camp 350 km away
>through the Ontario snow.....
>What about options like aftermarket carbs and exhaust systems to tweak the 4
>bangers? Any magazines and catalogs I have seen ignore them completely. Are
>they out there or are they not worth doing?
>
>Thanks,
>Dan Hoskin
>
>
>
>
#33
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Re: 4 cyl Jeep?
Dan, I have a '97 4 bangers and wouldn't trade it for the world. I was
also concerned about power, but was surprisingly pleased with the
performance of the 4 cyl. True that I won't win an Indy 500 race, but
it holds its own on the street. Since I have a stick, I also have no
problem going 4,000 - 4,500 rpm (redline is 5,000) although I don't do
that often. obtw I live in Pittsburgh, PA, USA which I think means
"god awful hills" in some obscure language. If a 4 cyl has enough
power out here, it should handle most environments. Mild off roading
showed that it has plenty of power. I upgraded 6 years ago to 31x10.50
BFG AT's and it really didn't lose much power at all.
Now, all that said, like someone inferred, it you're used to driving a
500hp viper, a 4 cyl will disappoint. Heck if street power is what you
want, do not buy a Wrangler.
On caveat I'll add is that I test drove plenty of Jeeps both 4's and
6's and if you want a automatic, only get a 6 cyl - especially if you
fancy getting a cruise control. The 4 barely handles an automatic and
it you want to do other HP sucking things like oversized tires, winch,
etc. you'll drop below the comfort zone with a 4.
Net - for '97's and up, you'll be happy with either. Good luck.
Ed
http://e_mcmullen.home.comcast.net/eds_jeep.html
On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:13:54 -0500, "Dan Hoskin"
<danhoskin@nomorespamsympatico.ca> wrote:
>What does eveybody think of the 4 cyl. 2.5 L powerplant? I have seen a lot
>of good looking Jeeps lately that are exactly what I am after, except the
>4-banger. Am I being to hard on a good motor, or is a 4 cyl. to light for a
>Jeep? I am not looking for a serious off-roader, but I do want to be able to
>dump three people, gear and a dog in it and drive to hunt camp 350 km away
>through the Ontario snow.....
>What about options like aftermarket carbs and exhaust systems to tweak the 4
>bangers? Any magazines and catalogs I have seen ignore them completely. Are
>they out there or are they not worth doing?
>
>Thanks,
>Dan Hoskin
>
>
>
>
also concerned about power, but was surprisingly pleased with the
performance of the 4 cyl. True that I won't win an Indy 500 race, but
it holds its own on the street. Since I have a stick, I also have no
problem going 4,000 - 4,500 rpm (redline is 5,000) although I don't do
that often. obtw I live in Pittsburgh, PA, USA which I think means
"god awful hills" in some obscure language. If a 4 cyl has enough
power out here, it should handle most environments. Mild off roading
showed that it has plenty of power. I upgraded 6 years ago to 31x10.50
BFG AT's and it really didn't lose much power at all.
Now, all that said, like someone inferred, it you're used to driving a
500hp viper, a 4 cyl will disappoint. Heck if street power is what you
want, do not buy a Wrangler.
On caveat I'll add is that I test drove plenty of Jeeps both 4's and
6's and if you want a automatic, only get a 6 cyl - especially if you
fancy getting a cruise control. The 4 barely handles an automatic and
it you want to do other HP sucking things like oversized tires, winch,
etc. you'll drop below the comfort zone with a 4.
Net - for '97's and up, you'll be happy with either. Good luck.
Ed
http://e_mcmullen.home.comcast.net/eds_jeep.html
On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:13:54 -0500, "Dan Hoskin"
<danhoskin@nomorespamsympatico.ca> wrote:
>What does eveybody think of the 4 cyl. 2.5 L powerplant? I have seen a lot
>of good looking Jeeps lately that are exactly what I am after, except the
>4-banger. Am I being to hard on a good motor, or is a 4 cyl. to light for a
>Jeep? I am not looking for a serious off-roader, but I do want to be able to
>dump three people, gear and a dog in it and drive to hunt camp 350 km away
>through the Ontario snow.....
>What about options like aftermarket carbs and exhaust systems to tweak the 4
>bangers? Any magazines and catalogs I have seen ignore them completely. Are
>they out there or are they not worth doing?
>
>Thanks,
>Dan Hoskin
>
>
>
>
#34
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Re: 4 cyl Jeep?
Dan, I have a '97 4 bangers and wouldn't trade it for the world. I was
also concerned about power, but was surprisingly pleased with the
performance of the 4 cyl. True that I won't win an Indy 500 race, but
it holds its own on the street. Since I have a stick, I also have no
problem going 4,000 - 4,500 rpm (redline is 5,000) although I don't do
that often. obtw I live in Pittsburgh, PA, USA which I think means
"god awful hills" in some obscure language. If a 4 cyl has enough
power out here, it should handle most environments. Mild off roading
showed that it has plenty of power. I upgraded 6 years ago to 31x10.50
BFG AT's and it really didn't lose much power at all.
Now, all that said, like someone inferred, it you're used to driving a
500hp viper, a 4 cyl will disappoint. Heck if street power is what you
want, do not buy a Wrangler.
On caveat I'll add is that I test drove plenty of Jeeps both 4's and
6's and if you want a automatic, only get a 6 cyl - especially if you
fancy getting a cruise control. The 4 barely handles an automatic and
it you want to do other HP sucking things like oversized tires, winch,
etc. you'll drop below the comfort zone with a 4.
Net - for '97's and up, you'll be happy with either. Good luck.
Ed
http://e_mcmullen.home.comcast.net/eds_jeep.html
On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:13:54 -0500, "Dan Hoskin"
<danhoskin@nomorespamsympatico.ca> wrote:
>What does eveybody think of the 4 cyl. 2.5 L powerplant? I have seen a lot
>of good looking Jeeps lately that are exactly what I am after, except the
>4-banger. Am I being to hard on a good motor, or is a 4 cyl. to light for a
>Jeep? I am not looking for a serious off-roader, but I do want to be able to
>dump three people, gear and a dog in it and drive to hunt camp 350 km away
>through the Ontario snow.....
>What about options like aftermarket carbs and exhaust systems to tweak the 4
>bangers? Any magazines and catalogs I have seen ignore them completely. Are
>they out there or are they not worth doing?
>
>Thanks,
>Dan Hoskin
>
>
>
>
also concerned about power, but was surprisingly pleased with the
performance of the 4 cyl. True that I won't win an Indy 500 race, but
it holds its own on the street. Since I have a stick, I also have no
problem going 4,000 - 4,500 rpm (redline is 5,000) although I don't do
that often. obtw I live in Pittsburgh, PA, USA which I think means
"god awful hills" in some obscure language. If a 4 cyl has enough
power out here, it should handle most environments. Mild off roading
showed that it has plenty of power. I upgraded 6 years ago to 31x10.50
BFG AT's and it really didn't lose much power at all.
Now, all that said, like someone inferred, it you're used to driving a
500hp viper, a 4 cyl will disappoint. Heck if street power is what you
want, do not buy a Wrangler.
On caveat I'll add is that I test drove plenty of Jeeps both 4's and
6's and if you want a automatic, only get a 6 cyl - especially if you
fancy getting a cruise control. The 4 barely handles an automatic and
it you want to do other HP sucking things like oversized tires, winch,
etc. you'll drop below the comfort zone with a 4.
Net - for '97's and up, you'll be happy with either. Good luck.
Ed
http://e_mcmullen.home.comcast.net/eds_jeep.html
On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:13:54 -0500, "Dan Hoskin"
<danhoskin@nomorespamsympatico.ca> wrote:
>What does eveybody think of the 4 cyl. 2.5 L powerplant? I have seen a lot
>of good looking Jeeps lately that are exactly what I am after, except the
>4-banger. Am I being to hard on a good motor, or is a 4 cyl. to light for a
>Jeep? I am not looking for a serious off-roader, but I do want to be able to
>dump three people, gear and a dog in it and drive to hunt camp 350 km away
>through the Ontario snow.....
>What about options like aftermarket carbs and exhaust systems to tweak the 4
>bangers? Any magazines and catalogs I have seen ignore them completely. Are
>they out there or are they not worth doing?
>
>Thanks,
>Dan Hoskin
>
>
>
>
#35
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Re: 4 cyl Jeep?
ok, ignoring the fact you are sniping at Bill, what's wrong with the small
block Chevy ? I assume a big block anything in a Jeep would be too heavy.
What would you put in ?
Dave
"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1135455811.242579.135800@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> I can't imagine anyone replacing the 2.5 gas four in a Jeep with
> another one. The six is a much better engine in terms of power. If I
> had one with a dead four, I would convert to something else. But not a
> piece of ---- small block Chevy.
>
block Chevy ? I assume a big block anything in a Jeep would be too heavy.
What would you put in ?
Dave
"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1135455811.242579.135800@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> I can't imagine anyone replacing the 2.5 gas four in a Jeep with
> another one. The six is a much better engine in terms of power. If I
> had one with a dead four, I would convert to something else. But not a
> piece of ---- small block Chevy.
>
#36
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Re: 4 cyl Jeep?
ok, ignoring the fact you are sniping at Bill, what's wrong with the small
block Chevy ? I assume a big block anything in a Jeep would be too heavy.
What would you put in ?
Dave
"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1135455811.242579.135800@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> I can't imagine anyone replacing the 2.5 gas four in a Jeep with
> another one. The six is a much better engine in terms of power. If I
> had one with a dead four, I would convert to something else. But not a
> piece of ---- small block Chevy.
>
block Chevy ? I assume a big block anything in a Jeep would be too heavy.
What would you put in ?
Dave
"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1135455811.242579.135800@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> I can't imagine anyone replacing the 2.5 gas four in a Jeep with
> another one. The six is a much better engine in terms of power. If I
> had one with a dead four, I would convert to something else. But not a
> piece of ---- small block Chevy.
>
#37
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Re: 4 cyl Jeep?
ok, ignoring the fact you are sniping at Bill, what's wrong with the small
block Chevy ? I assume a big block anything in a Jeep would be too heavy.
What would you put in ?
Dave
"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1135455811.242579.135800@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> I can't imagine anyone replacing the 2.5 gas four in a Jeep with
> another one. The six is a much better engine in terms of power. If I
> had one with a dead four, I would convert to something else. But not a
> piece of ---- small block Chevy.
>
block Chevy ? I assume a big block anything in a Jeep would be too heavy.
What would you put in ?
Dave
"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1135455811.242579.135800@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> I can't imagine anyone replacing the 2.5 gas four in a Jeep with
> another one. The six is a much better engine in terms of power. If I
> had one with a dead four, I would convert to something else. But not a
> piece of ---- small block Chevy.
>
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Re: 4 cyl Jeep?
Dave Milne wrote:
> ok, ignoring the fact you are sniping at Bill, what's wrong with the small
> block Chevy ? I assume a big block anything in a Jeep would be too heavy.
> What would you put in ?
>
> Dave
The simplest swap is the AMC six, I would depending on the exact
vehicle and the puropse you want to use it for, look at several other
gas engines but I think the smallblock Chevy is overrated in a lot of
ways. Now that unfortunately fuel prices have dropped in the US a
diesel is less attractive economically, but I like them anyway. Isuzu,
Mitsubishi or Nissan are the main choices here. The A-series Cummins
(the revamped six cylinder they got from Onan) is still not 100%
reliable and the OM617 Benz- a super hell for stout engine and common
in the States-has an oil pan right where the front axle needs to be-
and the oil pump is in the bottom. Deutz is also a possibility if you
don't mind the noise and no heating from coolant.
#39
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Re: 4 cyl Jeep?
Dave Milne wrote:
> ok, ignoring the fact you are sniping at Bill, what's wrong with the small
> block Chevy ? I assume a big block anything in a Jeep would be too heavy.
> What would you put in ?
>
> Dave
The simplest swap is the AMC six, I would depending on the exact
vehicle and the puropse you want to use it for, look at several other
gas engines but I think the smallblock Chevy is overrated in a lot of
ways. Now that unfortunately fuel prices have dropped in the US a
diesel is less attractive economically, but I like them anyway. Isuzu,
Mitsubishi or Nissan are the main choices here. The A-series Cummins
(the revamped six cylinder they got from Onan) is still not 100%
reliable and the OM617 Benz- a super hell for stout engine and common
in the States-has an oil pan right where the front axle needs to be-
and the oil pump is in the bottom. Deutz is also a possibility if you
don't mind the noise and no heating from coolant.
#40
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Re: 4 cyl Jeep?
Dave Milne wrote:
> ok, ignoring the fact you are sniping at Bill, what's wrong with the small
> block Chevy ? I assume a big block anything in a Jeep would be too heavy.
> What would you put in ?
>
> Dave
The simplest swap is the AMC six, I would depending on the exact
vehicle and the puropse you want to use it for, look at several other
gas engines but I think the smallblock Chevy is overrated in a lot of
ways. Now that unfortunately fuel prices have dropped in the US a
diesel is less attractive economically, but I like them anyway. Isuzu,
Mitsubishi or Nissan are the main choices here. The A-series Cummins
(the revamped six cylinder they got from Onan) is still not 100%
reliable and the OM617 Benz- a super hell for stout engine and common
in the States-has an oil pan right where the front axle needs to be-
and the oil pump is in the bottom. Deutz is also a possibility if you
don't mind the noise and no heating from coolant.