97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

hey all,

Last week purchased a 1997 Wrangler SE (2.5L), automatic
transmission. It has large 32" tires and lift kit.
Nice looking but performance is poor. If I could eek-out another
10-15 horsepower it would be much more drivable around town and on the
highway.
My questions are:
Does anyone have experience with performance mods; air-intake,
exhaust, etc. for the 2.5L 4cylinder?

Also, how can I tell what gear ratios I have? Judging from the
performance with the 32"'s I'm guessing I have the stock Dana 35's. ...
( 0-60 in about 5 minutes on flat ground. No chance of even hitting 60
on a hill :)

Any opinions on reputable/reliable JEEP performance parts places?

I have no books or documentation on my JEEP yet but I am learning
about it by trial and error!
Any help would be appreciated. Someday I will be able to give back!

TJ

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

Put the stock tires back on it, and get rid of the auto.

Earle

<hammertc2000@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1172338827.293900.19070@a75g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> hey all,
>
> Last week purchased a 1997 Wrangler SE (2.5L), automatic
> transmission. It has large 32" tires and lift kit.
> Nice looking but performance is poor. If I could eek-out another
> 10-15 horsepower it would be much more drivable around town and on the
> highway.
> My questions are:
> Does anyone have experience with performance mods; air-intake,
> exhaust, etc. for the 2.5L 4cylinder?
>
> Also, how can I tell what gear ratios I have? Judging from the
> performance with the 32"'s I'm guessing I have the stock Dana 35's. ...
> ( 0-60 in about 5 minutes on flat ground. No chance of even hitting 60
> on a hill :)
>
> Any opinions on reputable/reliable JEEP performance parts places?
>
> I have no books or documentation on my JEEP yet but I am learning
> about it by trial and error!
> Any help would be appreciated. Someday I will be able to give back!
>
> TJ
>

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

Put the stock tires back on it, and get rid of the auto.

Earle

<hammertc2000@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1172338827.293900.19070@a75g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> hey all,
>
> Last week purchased a 1997 Wrangler SE (2.5L), automatic
> transmission. It has large 32" tires and lift kit.
> Nice looking but performance is poor. If I could eek-out another
> 10-15 horsepower it would be much more drivable around town and on the
> highway.
> My questions are:
> Does anyone have experience with performance mods; air-intake,
> exhaust, etc. for the 2.5L 4cylinder?
>
> Also, how can I tell what gear ratios I have? Judging from the
> performance with the 32"'s I'm guessing I have the stock Dana 35's. ...
> ( 0-60 in about 5 minutes on flat ground. No chance of even hitting 60
> on a hill :)
>
> Any opinions on reputable/reliable JEEP performance parts places?
>
> I have no books or documentation on my JEEP yet but I am learning
> about it by trial and error!
> Any help would be appreciated. Someday I will be able to give back!
>
> TJ
>

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

Put the stock tires back on it, and get rid of the auto.

Earle

<hammertc2000@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1172338827.293900.19070@a75g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> hey all,
>
> Last week purchased a 1997 Wrangler SE (2.5L), automatic
> transmission. It has large 32" tires and lift kit.
> Nice looking but performance is poor. If I could eek-out another
> 10-15 horsepower it would be much more drivable around town and on the
> highway.
> My questions are:
> Does anyone have experience with performance mods; air-intake,
> exhaust, etc. for the 2.5L 4cylinder?
>
> Also, how can I tell what gear ratios I have? Judging from the
> performance with the 32"'s I'm guessing I have the stock Dana 35's. ...
> ( 0-60 in about 5 minutes on flat ground. No chance of even hitting 60
> on a hill :)
>
> Any opinions on reputable/reliable JEEP performance parts places?
>
> I have no books or documentation on my JEEP yet but I am learning
> about it by trial and error!
> Any help would be appreciated. Someday I will be able to give back!
>
> TJ
>

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

On Feb 24, 1:06 pm, "Earle Horton" <graci...@usa.com> wrote:
> Put the stock tires back on it, and get rid of the auto.
>
> Earle
>
> <hammertc2...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1172338827.293900.19070@a75g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > hey all,
>
> > Last week purchased a 1997 Wrangler SE (2.5L), automatic
> > transmission. It has large 32" tires and lift kit.
> > Nice looking butperformanceis poor. If I could eek-out another
> > 10-15 horsepower it would be much more drivable around town and on the
> > highway.
> > My questions are:
> > Does anyone have experience withperformancemods; air-intake,
> > exhaust, etc. for the 2.5L 4cylinder?
>
> > Also, how can I tell what gear ratios I have? Judging from the
> >performancewith the 32"'s I'm guessing I have the stock Dana 35's. ...
> > ( 0-60 in about 5 minutes on flat ground. No chance of even hitting 60
> > on a hill :)
>
> > Any opinions on reputable/reliable JEEPperformanceparts places?
>
> > I have no books or documentation on my JEEP yet but I am learning
> > about it by trial and error!
> > Any help would be appreciated. Someday I will be able to give back!
>
> > TJ

Yes, I guess your right, getting rid of the auto trans and the 32's
would improve performance :)
Unfortunately, getting rid of the auto trans is not an option as I
only have one leg to drive with. As for the tires...well...I'd like
to keep them. So any performance minor mods available while still
keeping the auto and 32's?

Thanks,
TJ

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

On Feb 24, 1:06 pm, "Earle Horton" <graci...@usa.com> wrote:
> Put the stock tires back on it, and get rid of the auto.
>
> Earle
>
> <hammertc2...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1172338827.293900.19070@a75g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > hey all,
>
> > Last week purchased a 1997 Wrangler SE (2.5L), automatic
> > transmission. It has large 32" tires and lift kit.
> > Nice looking butperformanceis poor. If I could eek-out another
> > 10-15 horsepower it would be much more drivable around town and on the
> > highway.
> > My questions are:
> > Does anyone have experience withperformancemods; air-intake,
> > exhaust, etc. for the 2.5L 4cylinder?
>
> > Also, how can I tell what gear ratios I have? Judging from the
> >performancewith the 32"'s I'm guessing I have the stock Dana 35's. ...
> > ( 0-60 in about 5 minutes on flat ground. No chance of even hitting 60
> > on a hill :)
>
> > Any opinions on reputable/reliable JEEPperformanceparts places?
>
> > I have no books or documentation on my JEEP yet but I am learning
> > about it by trial and error!
> > Any help would be appreciated. Someday I will be able to give back!
>
> > TJ

Yes, I guess your right, getting rid of the auto trans and the 32's
would improve performance :)
Unfortunately, getting rid of the auto trans is not an option as I
only have one leg to drive with. As for the tires...well...I'd like
to keep them. So any performance minor mods available while still
keeping the auto and 32's?

Thanks,
TJ

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

On Feb 24, 1:06 pm, "Earle Horton" <graci...@usa.com> wrote:
> Put the stock tires back on it, and get rid of the auto.
>
> Earle
>
> <hammertc2...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1172338827.293900.19070@a75g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > hey all,
>
> > Last week purchased a 1997 Wrangler SE (2.5L), automatic
> > transmission. It has large 32" tires and lift kit.
> > Nice looking butperformanceis poor. If I could eek-out another
> > 10-15 horsepower it would be much more drivable around town and on the
> > highway.
> > My questions are:
> > Does anyone have experience withperformancemods; air-intake,
> > exhaust, etc. for the 2.5L 4cylinder?
>
> > Also, how can I tell what gear ratios I have? Judging from the
> >performancewith the 32"'s I'm guessing I have the stock Dana 35's. ...
> > ( 0-60 in about 5 minutes on flat ground. No chance of even hitting 60
> > on a hill :)
>
> > Any opinions on reputable/reliable JEEPperformanceparts places?
>
> > I have no books or documentation on my JEEP yet but I am learning
> > about it by trial and error!
> > Any help would be appreciated. Someday I will be able to give back!
>
> > TJ

Yes, I guess your right, getting rid of the auto trans and the 32's
would improve performance :)
Unfortunately, getting rid of the auto trans is not an option as I
only have one leg to drive with. As for the tires...well...I'd like
to keep them. So any performance minor mods available while still
keeping the auto and 32's?

Thanks,
TJ

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

<hammertc2000@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1172344565.073873.112240@8g2000cwh.googlegrou ps.com...
....
> Yes, I guess your right, getting rid of the auto trans and the 32's
> would improve performance :)
> Unfortunately, getting rid of the auto trans is not an option as I
> only have one leg to drive with. As for the tires...well...I'd like
> to keep them. So any performance minor mods available while
> still keeping the auto and 32's?
>
Cat-back exhaust and 4.0 liter throttle body won't set you back much,
especially since exhaust doesn't last forever. I found on mine that the
mileage improved more than the power from engine mods. What you really need
to do is regear the axles.

Earle

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

<hammertc2000@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1172344565.073873.112240@8g2000cwh.googlegrou ps.com...
....
> Yes, I guess your right, getting rid of the auto trans and the 32's
> would improve performance :)
> Unfortunately, getting rid of the auto trans is not an option as I
> only have one leg to drive with. As for the tires...well...I'd like
> to keep them. So any performance minor mods available while
> still keeping the auto and 32's?
>
Cat-back exhaust and 4.0 liter throttle body won't set you back much,
especially since exhaust doesn't last forever. I found on mine that the
mileage improved more than the power from engine mods. What you really need
to do is regear the axles.

Earle

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

<hammertc2000@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1172344565.073873.112240@8g2000cwh.googlegrou ps.com...
....
> Yes, I guess your right, getting rid of the auto trans and the 32's
> would improve performance :)
> Unfortunately, getting rid of the auto trans is not an option as I
> only have one leg to drive with. As for the tires...well...I'd like
> to keep them. So any performance minor mods available while
> still keeping the auto and 32's?
>
Cat-back exhaust and 4.0 liter throttle body won't set you back much,
especially since exhaust doesn't last forever. I found on mine that the
mileage improved more than the power from engine mods. What you really need
to do is regear the axles.

Earle