Re: TJ engine swap - 4.0 to something with better MPG?
 

So how many years do you figure it'd take to pay for the cost of the engine
conversion with better fuel economy. My best suggestion is that you sell
the Jeep and buy a Geo.

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
"munchiechee" <munchiechee@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:cb153bd2.0408212159.54b21140@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 97 TJ 4.0/manual thats been great on road and off - the only
> consistent problem I have with the Jeep is the MPGs, way less than
> advertised, I'm averaging 12-14 in city and about 16 on freeway.
>
> I've checked everything out possible, and even taken it to the
> stealer; either I have a very heavy foot or I just have a thirsty
> jeep.
>
> I'm basically annoyed by the gas mileage, so my question is- can I
> swap in an engine (or engine/tranny combo) that will give me at least
> the same performance (torque, power) and also has mpg in the 19-24 mpg
> range?
>
> Sure its a lot to ask, but if its possible I'd like to do it and
> figure it would be a fun project.
>
> thanks.

Re: TJ engine swap - 4.0 to something with better MPG?
 

So how many years do you figure it'd take to pay for the cost of the engine
conversion with better fuel economy. My best suggestion is that you sell
the Jeep and buy a Geo.

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
"munchiechee" <munchiechee@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:cb153bd2.0408212159.54b21140@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 97 TJ 4.0/manual thats been great on road and off - the only
> consistent problem I have with the Jeep is the MPGs, way less than
> advertised, I'm averaging 12-14 in city and about 16 on freeway.
>
> I've checked everything out possible, and even taken it to the
> stealer; either I have a very heavy foot or I just have a thirsty
> jeep.
>
> I'm basically annoyed by the gas mileage, so my question is- can I
> swap in an engine (or engine/tranny combo) that will give me at least
> the same performance (torque, power) and also has mpg in the 19-24 mpg
> range?
>
> Sure its a lot to ask, but if its possible I'd like to do it and
> figure it would be a fun project.
>
> thanks.

Re: TJ engine swap - 4.0 to something with better MPG?
 

So how many years do you figure it'd take to pay for the cost of the engine
conversion with better fuel economy. My best suggestion is that you sell
the Jeep and buy a Geo.

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
"munchiechee" <munchiechee@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:cb153bd2.0408212159.54b21140@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 97 TJ 4.0/manual thats been great on road and off - the only
> consistent problem I have with the Jeep is the MPGs, way less than
> advertised, I'm averaging 12-14 in city and about 16 on freeway.
>
> I've checked everything out possible, and even taken it to the
> stealer; either I have a very heavy foot or I just have a thirsty
> jeep.
>
> I'm basically annoyed by the gas mileage, so my question is- can I
> swap in an engine (or engine/tranny combo) that will give me at least
> the same performance (torque, power) and also has mpg in the 19-24 mpg
> range?
>
> Sure its a lot to ask, but if its possible I'd like to do it and
> figure it would be a fun project.
>
> thanks.

Re: TJ engine swap - 4.0 to something with better MPG?
 

That is normal but if you put 13" tires on it, install a 2.0L engine, change
the body style to be more aerodynamic, put a lowering kit in it, well heck
you may as well go and buy a GEO.

--
HarryS
"munchiechee" <munchiechee@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:cb153bd2.0408212159.54b21140@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 97 TJ 4.0/manual thats been great on road and off - the only
> consistent problem I have with the Jeep is the MPGs, way less than
> advertised, I'm averaging 12-14 in city and about 16 on freeway.
>
> I've checked everything out possible, and even taken it to the
> stealer; either I have a very heavy foot or I just have a thirsty
> jeep.
>
> I'm basically annoyed by the gas mileage, so my question is- can I
> swap in an engine (or engine/tranny combo) that will give me at least
> the same performance (torque, power) and also has mpg in the 19-24 mpg
> range?
>
> Sure its a lot to ask, but if its possible I'd like to do it and
> figure it would be a fun project.
>
> thanks.

Re: TJ engine swap - 4.0 to something with better MPG?
 

That is normal but if you put 13" tires on it, install a 2.0L engine, change
the body style to be more aerodynamic, put a lowering kit in it, well heck
you may as well go and buy a GEO.

--
HarryS
"munchiechee" <munchiechee@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:cb153bd2.0408212159.54b21140@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 97 TJ 4.0/manual thats been great on road and off - the only
> consistent problem I have with the Jeep is the MPGs, way less than
> advertised, I'm averaging 12-14 in city and about 16 on freeway.
>
> I've checked everything out possible, and even taken it to the
> stealer; either I have a very heavy foot or I just have a thirsty
> jeep.
>
> I'm basically annoyed by the gas mileage, so my question is- can I
> swap in an engine (or engine/tranny combo) that will give me at least
> the same performance (torque, power) and also has mpg in the 19-24 mpg
> range?
>
> Sure its a lot to ask, but if its possible I'd like to do it and
> figure it would be a fun project.
>
> thanks.

Re: TJ engine swap - 4.0 to something with better MPG?
 

That is normal but if you put 13" tires on it, install a 2.0L engine, change
the body style to be more aerodynamic, put a lowering kit in it, well heck
you may as well go and buy a GEO.

--
HarryS
"munchiechee" <munchiechee@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:cb153bd2.0408212159.54b21140@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 97 TJ 4.0/manual thats been great on road and off - the only
> consistent problem I have with the Jeep is the MPGs, way less than
> advertised, I'm averaging 12-14 in city and about 16 on freeway.
>
> I've checked everything out possible, and even taken it to the
> stealer; either I have a very heavy foot or I just have a thirsty
> jeep.
>
> I'm basically annoyed by the gas mileage, so my question is- can I
> swap in an engine (or engine/tranny combo) that will give me at least
> the same performance (torque, power) and also has mpg in the 19-24 mpg
> range?
>
> Sure its a lot to ask, but if its possible I'd like to do it and
> figure it would be a fun project.
>
> thanks.

Re: TJ engine swap - 4.0 to something with better MPG?
 

That is normal but if you put 13" tires on it, install a 2.0L engine, change
the body style to be more aerodynamic, put a lowering kit in it, well heck
you may as well go and buy a GEO.

--
HarryS
"munchiechee" <munchiechee@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:cb153bd2.0408212159.54b21140@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 97 TJ 4.0/manual thats been great on road and off - the only
> consistent problem I have with the Jeep is the MPGs, way less than
> advertised, I'm averaging 12-14 in city and about 16 on freeway.
>
> I've checked everything out possible, and even taken it to the
> stealer; either I have a very heavy foot or I just have a thirsty
> jeep.
>
> I'm basically annoyed by the gas mileage, so my question is- can I
> swap in an engine (or engine/tranny combo) that will give me at least
> the same performance (torque, power) and also has mpg in the 19-24 mpg
> range?
>
> Sure its a lot to ask, but if its possible I'd like to do it and
> figure it would be a fun project.
>
> thanks.

Re: TJ engine swap - 4.0 to something with better MPG?
 

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 06:05:00 GMT, twaldron
<thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:

>How could you possibly justify the cost of an engine swap for that mpg
>difference? Your TJ gets pretty normal mpg for a TJ, IMO.
>

Really? No wonder my kid bitchs about his TJ's mileage.
My YJ(4cyl-5sp)gets better than 22, my wife's YJ(6cyl-5sp)gets a
little better than that.
Guess newer isn't always better...you're right after all, Bill<d&r>.

--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51

Re: TJ engine swap - 4.0 to something with better MPG?
 

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 06:05:00 GMT, twaldron
<thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:

>How could you possibly justify the cost of an engine swap for that mpg
>difference? Your TJ gets pretty normal mpg for a TJ, IMO.
>

Really? No wonder my kid bitchs about his TJ's mileage.
My YJ(4cyl-5sp)gets better than 22, my wife's YJ(6cyl-5sp)gets a
little better than that.
Guess newer isn't always better...you're right after all, Bill<d&r>.

--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51

Re: TJ engine swap - 4.0 to something with better MPG?
 

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 06:05:00 GMT, twaldron
<thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:

>How could you possibly justify the cost of an engine swap for that mpg
>difference? Your TJ gets pretty normal mpg for a TJ, IMO.
>

Really? No wonder my kid bitchs about his TJ's mileage.
My YJ(4cyl-5sp)gets better than 22, my wife's YJ(6cyl-5sp)gets a
little better than that.
Guess newer isn't always better...you're right after all, Bill<d&r>.

--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51