Mods for '04 JGC 4.7 ??
 

Hi all,

just replaced the daily driver with a '04 2wd WJ with
the V-8 engine (the standard, not the HO).

Love the power of the engine, but heh, you can always use more, right ?

Any good & inexpensive mods to get more power or improve the
car in any other way ?

I think it could use a bigger steering dampener - opinions ?

Also the stock speakers aren't great - suggestions ?

Any opinions on how good the head unit (standard radio/w CD)
is, when I replace the speakers ? I love the steering wheel controls
for the radio and would hate losing it when going with an aftermarket
radio. Not looking for concert hall sound, just a decent setup.


Thanks in advance,


JJ

Re: Mods for '04 JGC 4.7 ??
 

JJ did pass the time by typing:
> Hi all,
>
> just replaced the daily driver with a '04 2wd WJ with
> the V-8 engine (the standard, not the HO).
>
> Love the power of the engine, but heh, you can always use more, right ?

Always. :)

> Any good & inexpensive mods to get more power or improve the
> car in any other way ?

Depending on the year, the 04 V8 can benefit by putting a spacer
between the intake snorkel and the throttle body. You will know if
the plastic intake runner is real thin (1" or so) vs the 1.5" higher
unit they replaced it with.
(I'm not 100% on the height, just aware of the problem)

Aftermarket cat-back/dual exhaust will help.

Stay away from the airswirly things and throttle body spacers
they don't do squat.

> I think it could use a bigger steering dampener - opinions ?

It could probably use a new one. In my experience, the steering
damper has about a 4 year lifetime.

> Also the stock speakers aren't great - suggestions ?

Heh.. check my sig. I like MbQuart

> Any opinions on how good the head unit (standard radio/w CD)
> is, when I replace the speakers ? I love the steering wheel controls
> for the radio and would hate losing it when going with an aftermarket
> radio. Not looking for concert hall sound, just a decent setup.


My site will give you some options to work on. Amps and head units
are more capable now and you probably don't want to go as far as I did.
(unless you want to compete in audio) :)

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors

Re: Mods for '04 JGC 4.7 ??
 

JJ did pass the time by typing:
> Hi all,
>
> just replaced the daily driver with a '04 2wd WJ with
> the V-8 engine (the standard, not the HO).
>
> Love the power of the engine, but heh, you can always use more, right ?

Always. :)

> Any good & inexpensive mods to get more power or improve the
> car in any other way ?

Depending on the year, the 04 V8 can benefit by putting a spacer
between the intake snorkel and the throttle body. You will know if
the plastic intake runner is real thin (1" or so) vs the 1.5" higher
unit they replaced it with.
(I'm not 100% on the height, just aware of the problem)

Aftermarket cat-back/dual exhaust will help.

Stay away from the airswirly things and throttle body spacers
they don't do squat.

> I think it could use a bigger steering dampener - opinions ?

It could probably use a new one. In my experience, the steering
damper has about a 4 year lifetime.

> Also the stock speakers aren't great - suggestions ?

Heh.. check my sig. I like MbQuart

> Any opinions on how good the head unit (standard radio/w CD)
> is, when I replace the speakers ? I love the steering wheel controls
> for the radio and would hate losing it when going with an aftermarket
> radio. Not looking for concert hall sound, just a decent setup.


My site will give you some options to work on. Amps and head units
are more capable now and you probably don't want to go as far as I did.
(unless you want to compete in audio) :)

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors

Re: Mods for '04 JGC 4.7 ??
 

JJ did pass the time by typing:
> Hi all,
>
> just replaced the daily driver with a '04 2wd WJ with
> the V-8 engine (the standard, not the HO).
>
> Love the power of the engine, but heh, you can always use more, right ?

Always. :)

> Any good & inexpensive mods to get more power or improve the
> car in any other way ?

Depending on the year, the 04 V8 can benefit by putting a spacer
between the intake snorkel and the throttle body. You will know if
the plastic intake runner is real thin (1" or so) vs the 1.5" higher
unit they replaced it with.
(I'm not 100% on the height, just aware of the problem)

Aftermarket cat-back/dual exhaust will help.

Stay away from the airswirly things and throttle body spacers
they don't do squat.

> I think it could use a bigger steering dampener - opinions ?

It could probably use a new one. In my experience, the steering
damper has about a 4 year lifetime.

> Also the stock speakers aren't great - suggestions ?

Heh.. check my sig. I like MbQuart

> Any opinions on how good the head unit (standard radio/w CD)
> is, when I replace the speakers ? I love the steering wheel controls
> for the radio and would hate losing it when going with an aftermarket
> radio. Not looking for concert hall sound, just a decent setup.


My site will give you some options to work on. Amps and head units
are more capable now and you probably don't want to go as far as I did.
(unless you want to compete in audio) :)

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors

Re: Mods for '04 JGC 4.7 ??
 

DougW did pass the time by typing:
> JJ did pass the time by typing:

>> Any good & inexpensive mods to get more power or improve the
>> car in any other way ?
>
> Depending on the year, the 04 V8 can benefit by putting a spacer
> between the intake snorkel and the throttle body. You will know if
> the plastic intake runner is real thin (1" or so) vs the 1.5" higher
> unit they replaced it with.
> (I'm not 100% on the height, just aware of the problem)

CARP!

My braincell fired just as I pressed send. :/

It's not all in the spacing between the intake and TB but also
the duct size in the intake runner. It's necked down too tightly
and restricts airflow as well.

Can't find the original website. The process involved
splitting the intake runner just above the throttle body
and using sheet tin to fill in the gap. Wish I could find
the silly site. :( At any rate a newer intake from jeep or
a junkyard might be easier.

--
DougW

Re: Mods for '04 JGC 4.7 ??
 

DougW did pass the time by typing:
> JJ did pass the time by typing:

>> Any good & inexpensive mods to get more power or improve the
>> car in any other way ?
>
> Depending on the year, the 04 V8 can benefit by putting a spacer
> between the intake snorkel and the throttle body. You will know if
> the plastic intake runner is real thin (1" or so) vs the 1.5" higher
> unit they replaced it with.
> (I'm not 100% on the height, just aware of the problem)

CARP!

My braincell fired just as I pressed send. :/

It's not all in the spacing between the intake and TB but also
the duct size in the intake runner. It's necked down too tightly
and restricts airflow as well.

Can't find the original website. The process involved
splitting the intake runner just above the throttle body
and using sheet tin to fill in the gap. Wish I could find
the silly site. :( At any rate a newer intake from jeep or
a junkyard might be easier.

--
DougW

Re: Mods for '04 JGC 4.7 ??
 

DougW did pass the time by typing:
> JJ did pass the time by typing:

>> Any good & inexpensive mods to get more power or improve the
>> car in any other way ?
>
> Depending on the year, the 04 V8 can benefit by putting a spacer
> between the intake snorkel and the throttle body. You will know if
> the plastic intake runner is real thin (1" or so) vs the 1.5" higher
> unit they replaced it with.
> (I'm not 100% on the height, just aware of the problem)

CARP!

My braincell fired just as I pressed send. :/

It's not all in the spacing between the intake and TB but also
the duct size in the intake runner. It's necked down too tightly
and restricts airflow as well.

Can't find the original website. The process involved
splitting the intake runner just above the throttle body
and using sheet tin to fill in the gap. Wish I could find
the silly site. :( At any rate a newer intake from jeep or
a junkyard might be easier.

--
DougW

Re: Mods for '04 JGC 4.7 ??
 

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JJ wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> just replaced the daily driver with a '04 2wd WJ with
> the V-8 engine (the standard, not the HO).
>
> Love the power of the engine, but heh, you can always use more, right ?
>
> Any good & inexpensive mods to get more power or improve the
> car in any other way ?
>
> I think it could use a bigger steering dampener - opinions ?
>
> Also the stock speakers aren't great - suggestions ?
>
> Any opinions on how good the head unit (standard radio/w CD)
> is, when I replace the speakers ? I love the steering wheel controls
> for the radio and would hate losing it when going with an aftermarket
> radio. Not looking for concert hall sound, just a decent setup.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> JJ

Re: Mods for '04 JGC 4.7 ??
 

http://www.wjjeeps.com/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

JJ wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> just replaced the daily driver with a '04 2wd WJ with
> the V-8 engine (the standard, not the HO).
>
> Love the power of the engine, but heh, you can always use more, right ?
>
> Any good & inexpensive mods to get more power or improve the
> car in any other way ?
>
> I think it could use a bigger steering dampener - opinions ?
>
> Also the stock speakers aren't great - suggestions ?
>
> Any opinions on how good the head unit (standard radio/w CD)
> is, when I replace the speakers ? I love the steering wheel controls
> for the radio and would hate losing it when going with an aftermarket
> radio. Not looking for concert hall sound, just a decent setup.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> JJ

Re: Mods for '04 JGC 4.7 ??
 

http://www.wjjeeps.com/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

JJ wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> just replaced the daily driver with a '04 2wd WJ with
> the V-8 engine (the standard, not the HO).
>
> Love the power of the engine, but heh, you can always use more, right ?
>
> Any good & inexpensive mods to get more power or improve the
> car in any other way ?
>
> I think it could use a bigger steering dampener - opinions ?
>
> Also the stock speakers aren't great - suggestions ?
>
> Any opinions on how good the head unit (standard radio/w CD)
> is, when I replace the speakers ? I love the steering wheel controls
> for the radio and would hate losing it when going with an aftermarket
> radio. Not looking for concert hall sound, just a decent setup.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> JJ