Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

Don't waste your money on the throttle body spacer, just make sure you
check and replace spark plugs and air filter frequently.
God Bless America, Bill 0||||||
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Thank you Earle and others. I think I know what I need to do. At
> today's gas prices any mod I do that actually increase mileage will
> payback in no time. Also, if I can get even close to stock
> performance by regearing it would be worth it. Even now my TJ is very
> drivable around town. I foresee my offroading to be mainly limited to
> the beach although no guarantees!
> I will start with the 4.0 throttle body mod first (relatively cheap)
> and see what happens. Then I'll add the cat-back..see what happens.
> Then I will regear....see what happens.
> I'll post results after each mod for reference.
> I kinda like Bill ------ post regarding the V8 or vortex....I'm
> considering that for when/if I blow-up the 4-banger or drive train.
> Y'all been a great help.
> Again, Thank you!
> TJ
>



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Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

I think it redlines at 5k or 6k. I have to agree with Matt about regearing
first, but then again if you have a stock exhaust it needs replaced anyway.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:es5d8f$qkp$1@aioe.org...
> The TJ is MPI.
> Regear first, and look into the catback second. The other stuff won't
> give you help in the rpm range in which you actually drive.
> If Billy Ray is around, he could show you some info on the K&N - the
> only improvement is above 5k rpm IIRC, where you'll almost never have
> your Jeep engine.
>
> hammertc2000@yahoo.com wrote:
> > On Feb 28, 7:28 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> <hammertc2...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >>
> >> news:1172705919.922673.53760@v33g2000cwv.googlegro ups.com...
> >>
> >>> On Feb 27, 11:08 pm, "Earle Horton" <a...@gracioso.usa> wrote:
> >> If I were you I would re-gear first.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> Thank you Earle and others. I think I know what I need to do. At
> >>> today's gas prices any mod I do that actually increase mileage will
> >>> payback in no time. Also, if I can get even close to stock
> >>> performanceby regearing it would be worth it. Even now my TJ is very
> >>> drivable around town. I foresee my offroading to be mainly limited to
> >>> the beach although no guarantees!
> >>> I will start with the 4.0 throttle body mod first (relatively cheap)
> >>> and see what happens. Then I'll add the cat-back..see what happens.
> >>> Then I will regear....see what happens.
> >>> I'll post results after each mod for reference.
> >>> I kinda like Bill ------ post regarding the V8 or vortex....I'm
> >>> considering that for when/if I blow-up the 4-banger or drive train.
> >>> Y'all been a great help.
> >>> Again, Thank you!
> >>> TJ
> >
> > Well, I just now looked at the intake system (pulled it apart). I
> > don't see how a spacer could work. The fuel is being injected after
> > the throttle-body. I thought the fuel was injected at the throttle-
> > body. Looks to be "multi-point" at each cylinder. Don't think I can
> > improve that. The air intake system(filter, tubes, boxes)
> > is..well..scary looking. I can see where a K&N type intake would help
> > get air in better that the stock system. But, I will consider the cat-
> > back first to get the air out more efficiently.
> > Matt: you are saying you'd regear first. Do you think once I regear I
> > won't need to do anything else?
> > TJ
> >

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

I think it redlines at 5k or 6k. I have to agree with Matt about regearing
first, but then again if you have a stock exhaust it needs replaced anyway.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:es5d8f$qkp$1@aioe.org...
> The TJ is MPI.
> Regear first, and look into the catback second. The other stuff won't
> give you help in the rpm range in which you actually drive.
> If Billy Ray is around, he could show you some info on the K&N - the
> only improvement is above 5k rpm IIRC, where you'll almost never have
> your Jeep engine.
>
> hammertc2000@yahoo.com wrote:
> > On Feb 28, 7:28 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> <hammertc2...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >>
> >> news:1172705919.922673.53760@v33g2000cwv.googlegro ups.com...
> >>
> >>> On Feb 27, 11:08 pm, "Earle Horton" <a...@gracioso.usa> wrote:
> >> If I were you I would re-gear first.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> Thank you Earle and others. I think I know what I need to do. At
> >>> today's gas prices any mod I do that actually increase mileage will
> >>> payback in no time. Also, if I can get even close to stock
> >>> performanceby regearing it would be worth it. Even now my TJ is very
> >>> drivable around town. I foresee my offroading to be mainly limited to
> >>> the beach although no guarantees!
> >>> I will start with the 4.0 throttle body mod first (relatively cheap)
> >>> and see what happens. Then I'll add the cat-back..see what happens.
> >>> Then I will regear....see what happens.
> >>> I'll post results after each mod for reference.
> >>> I kinda like Bill ------ post regarding the V8 or vortex....I'm
> >>> considering that for when/if I blow-up the 4-banger or drive train.
> >>> Y'all been a great help.
> >>> Again, Thank you!
> >>> TJ
> >
> > Well, I just now looked at the intake system (pulled it apart). I
> > don't see how a spacer could work. The fuel is being injected after
> > the throttle-body. I thought the fuel was injected at the throttle-
> > body. Looks to be "multi-point" at each cylinder. Don't think I can
> > improve that. The air intake system(filter, tubes, boxes)
> > is..well..scary looking. I can see where a K&N type intake would help
> > get air in better that the stock system. But, I will consider the cat-
> > back first to get the air out more efficiently.
> > Matt: you are saying you'd regear first. Do you think once I regear I
> > won't need to do anything else?
> > TJ
> >

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

I think it redlines at 5k or 6k. I have to agree with Matt about regearing
first, but then again if you have a stock exhaust it needs replaced anyway.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:es5d8f$qkp$1@aioe.org...
> The TJ is MPI.
> Regear first, and look into the catback second. The other stuff won't
> give you help in the rpm range in which you actually drive.
> If Billy Ray is around, he could show you some info on the K&N - the
> only improvement is above 5k rpm IIRC, where you'll almost never have
> your Jeep engine.
>
> hammertc2000@yahoo.com wrote:
> > On Feb 28, 7:28 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> <hammertc2...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >>
> >> news:1172705919.922673.53760@v33g2000cwv.googlegro ups.com...
> >>
> >>> On Feb 27, 11:08 pm, "Earle Horton" <a...@gracioso.usa> wrote:
> >> If I were you I would re-gear first.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> Thank you Earle and others. I think I know what I need to do. At
> >>> today's gas prices any mod I do that actually increase mileage will
> >>> payback in no time. Also, if I can get even close to stock
> >>> performanceby regearing it would be worth it. Even now my TJ is very
> >>> drivable around town. I foresee my offroading to be mainly limited to
> >>> the beach although no guarantees!
> >>> I will start with the 4.0 throttle body mod first (relatively cheap)
> >>> and see what happens. Then I'll add the cat-back..see what happens.
> >>> Then I will regear....see what happens.
> >>> I'll post results after each mod for reference.
> >>> I kinda like Bill ------ post regarding the V8 or vortex....I'm
> >>> considering that for when/if I blow-up the 4-banger or drive train.
> >>> Y'all been a great help.
> >>> Again, Thank you!
> >>> TJ
> >
> > Well, I just now looked at the intake system (pulled it apart). I
> > don't see how a spacer could work. The fuel is being injected after
> > the throttle-body. I thought the fuel was injected at the throttle-
> > body. Looks to be "multi-point" at each cylinder. Don't think I can
> > improve that. The air intake system(filter, tubes, boxes)
> > is..well..scary looking. I can see where a K&N type intake would help
> > get air in better that the stock system. But, I will consider the cat-
> > back first to get the air out more efficiently.
> > Matt: you are saying you'd regear first. Do you think once I regear I
> > won't need to do anything else?
> > TJ
> >

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

On Feb 28, 9:32 pm, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III" <billhug...@cox.net>
wrote:
> Don't waste your money on the throttle body spacer, just make sure you
> check and replace spark plugs and air filter frequently.
> God Bless America, Bill 0||||||
> mailto:LW------...@aol.comhttp://www.----------.com/
>
>
>
>
>
> > Thank you Earle and others. I think I know what I need to do. At
> > today's gas prices any mod I do that actually increase mileage will
> > payback in no time. Also, if I can get even close to stock
> >performanceby regearing it would be worth it. Even now my TJ is very
> > drivable around town. I foresee my offroading to be mainly limited to
> > the beach although no guarantees!
> > I will start with the 4.0 throttle body mod first (relatively cheap)
> > and see what happens. Then I'll add the cat-back..see what happens.
> > Then I will regear....see what happens.
> > I'll post results after each mod for reference.
> > I kinda like Bill ------ post regarding the V8 or vortex....I'm
> > considering that for when/if I blow-up the 4-banger or drive train.
> > Y'all been a great help.
> > Again, Thank you!
> > TJ
>
> --
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Yes. The dash shows a redline just over 5K. Interesting about the
intake info.

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

On Feb 28, 9:32 pm, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III" <billhug...@cox.net>
wrote:
> Don't waste your money on the throttle body spacer, just make sure you
> check and replace spark plugs and air filter frequently.
> God Bless America, Bill 0||||||
> mailto:LW------...@aol.comhttp://www.----------.com/
>
>
>
>
>
> > Thank you Earle and others. I think I know what I need to do. At
> > today's gas prices any mod I do that actually increase mileage will
> > payback in no time. Also, if I can get even close to stock
> >performanceby regearing it would be worth it. Even now my TJ is very
> > drivable around town. I foresee my offroading to be mainly limited to
> > the beach although no guarantees!
> > I will start with the 4.0 throttle body mod first (relatively cheap)
> > and see what happens. Then I'll add the cat-back..see what happens.
> > Then I will regear....see what happens.
> > I'll post results after each mod for reference.
> > I kinda like Bill ------ post regarding the V8 or vortex....I'm
> > considering that for when/if I blow-up the 4-banger or drive train.
> > Y'all been a great help.
> > Again, Thank you!
> > TJ
>
> --
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Yes. The dash shows a redline just over 5K. Interesting about the
intake info.

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

On Feb 28, 9:32 pm, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III" <billhug...@cox.net>
wrote:
> Don't waste your money on the throttle body spacer, just make sure you
> check and replace spark plugs and air filter frequently.
> God Bless America, Bill 0||||||
> mailto:LW------...@aol.comhttp://www.----------.com/
>
>
>
>
>
> > Thank you Earle and others. I think I know what I need to do. At
> > today's gas prices any mod I do that actually increase mileage will
> > payback in no time. Also, if I can get even close to stock
> >performanceby regearing it would be worth it. Even now my TJ is very
> > drivable around town. I foresee my offroading to be mainly limited to
> > the beach although no guarantees!
> > I will start with the 4.0 throttle body mod first (relatively cheap)
> > and see what happens. Then I'll add the cat-back..see what happens.
> > Then I will regear....see what happens.
> > I'll post results after each mod for reference.
> > I kinda like Bill ------ post regarding the V8 or vortex....I'm
> > considering that for when/if I blow-up the 4-banger or drive train.
> > Y'all been a great help.
> > Again, Thank you!
> > TJ
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com

Yes. The dash shows a redline just over 5K. Interesting about the
intake info.

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

How about this stuff?

http://www.tornadoair.com/
http://www.economizadores.net/super/index.html
http://www.fuelsaver2u.com/

Earle

"L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:45e62efc$0$16409$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> Don't waste your money on the throttle body spacer, just make sure you
> check and replace spark plugs and air filter frequently.
> God Bless America, Bill 0||||||
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Thank you Earle and others. I think I know what I need to do. At
> > today's gas prices any mod I do that actually increase mileage will
> > payback in no time. Also, if I can get even close to stock
> > performance by regearing it would be worth it. Even now my TJ is very
> > drivable around town. I foresee my offroading to be mainly limited to
> > the beach although no guarantees!
> > I will start with the 4.0 throttle body mod first (relatively cheap)
> > and see what happens. Then I'll add the cat-back..see what happens.
> > Then I will regear....see what happens.
> > I'll post results after each mod for reference.
> > I kinda like Bill ------ post regarding the V8 or vortex....I'm
> > considering that for when/if I blow-up the 4-banger or drive train.
> > Y'all been a great help.
> > Again, Thank you!
> > TJ
> >
>
>
>
> --
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>

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

How about this stuff?

http://www.tornadoair.com/
http://www.economizadores.net/super/index.html
http://www.fuelsaver2u.com/

Earle

"L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:45e62efc$0$16409$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> Don't waste your money on the throttle body spacer, just make sure you
> check and replace spark plugs and air filter frequently.
> God Bless America, Bill 0||||||
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Thank you Earle and others. I think I know what I need to do. At
> > today's gas prices any mod I do that actually increase mileage will
> > payback in no time. Also, if I can get even close to stock
> > performance by regearing it would be worth it. Even now my TJ is very
> > drivable around town. I foresee my offroading to be mainly limited to
> > the beach although no guarantees!
> > I will start with the 4.0 throttle body mod first (relatively cheap)
> > and see what happens. Then I'll add the cat-back..see what happens.
> > Then I will regear....see what happens.
> > I'll post results after each mod for reference.
> > I kinda like Bill ------ post regarding the V8 or vortex....I'm
> > considering that for when/if I blow-up the 4-banger or drive train.
> > Y'all been a great help.
> > Again, Thank you!
> > TJ
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>

Re: 97 TJ 2.5L performance parts
 

How about this stuff?

http://www.tornadoair.com/
http://www.economizadores.net/super/index.html
http://www.fuelsaver2u.com/

Earle

"L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:45e62efc$0$16409$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> Don't waste your money on the throttle body spacer, just make sure you
> check and replace spark plugs and air filter frequently.
> God Bless America, Bill 0||||||
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Thank you Earle and others. I think I know what I need to do. At
> > today's gas prices any mod I do that actually increase mileage will
> > payback in no time. Also, if I can get even close to stock
> > performance by regearing it would be worth it. Even now my TJ is very
> > drivable around town. I foresee my offroading to be mainly limited to
> > the beach although no guarantees!
> > I will start with the 4.0 throttle body mod first (relatively cheap)
> > and see what happens. Then I'll add the cat-back..see what happens.
> > Then I will regear....see what happens.
> > I'll post results after each mod for reference.
> > I kinda like Bill ------ post regarding the V8 or vortex....I'm
> > considering that for when/if I blow-up the 4-banger or drive train.
> > Y'all been a great help.
> > Again, Thank you!
> > TJ
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>