Cheep/Free performance upgrades

deermanjoe · 10-26-2006, 08:40 PM

What are some cheep/free upgrades I can do for the 4.0 jeep? Example Engine, Air cleaner, airbox.

wenkebach · 10-26-2006, 08:54 PM

keoki04 · 10-26-2006, 09:06 PM

Maybe keep it stock... But then you bought a JEEP (Just Empty Every Pocket) so it will get lousy gas mileage and is like driving a brick on wheels, stock or not. That is the price you pay for owning a jeep!!!

You will love it when you have the top and doors off!!! Wait, that might cause more drag which would lower your MPG. So I really do not think you can do anything... Sorry.

PS - Not trying to flame you, jeeps are $$$. But no other vehicle compares!!!!

Thug Nasty · 10-26-2006, 09:13 PM

uh oh, pandoras box. you better put your flame suit on.

theres really nothing CHEAP to do other than cutting off your cat and muffler, and that is just annoying.

there is nothing under 250 bucks that will add ANY power, and if it does, it will be at the a$$ end of the rpm range where you will never notice it- DAVE

**Border Dave** · 10-26-2006, 10:26 PM

If you're tall, you can flip your rear-view mirror so it doesn't block your view through the windshield.

eclipse27 · 10-26-2006, 10:37 PM

Theres really not much as other guys have stated. You can upgrade spark plugs, air filter, wires...stuff like that. But its not gonna save on gas and or give u alot better performance.

Erik T. · 10-26-2006, 10:43 PM

Best upgrade?

Duck tape a brick to the floor under the gas pedal. That way it only can be pressed down an inch.

**dougolupski** · 10-26-2006, 10:49 PM

You just stepped in the biggest flame pit with that question. No short no BS answer is NOTHING. Sorry jeep aren't like other cars that little stuff you mentioned doesn't exist for us. The best milage and performance you will ever get is when you drive it off the lot and throw away the check book and credit cards so you don't upgrade.

If you want to spend thousands than you can fored induction and thats a different topic.

Edit: Oh sorry saw it was your first post. Congrats on the Jeep and welcome to the forum. Were not always like this well most of us.

eclipse27 · 10-26-2006, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erik T.

Best upgrade?

Duck tape a brick to the floor under the gas pedal. That way it only can be pressed down an inch.

i should try that!

bobbert350 · 10-26-2006, 11:10 PM

nothing cheap about it...and free no way

R. Potts · 10-26-2006, 11:35 PM

there is no such thing as a free mod. i found that out a little too late.

happycamper · 10-27-2006, 12:27 AM

welcome aboard, and good luck, if you find that elusive power upgrade or mpg improver, i want to be the first to no, thanks

o ya don't forget to wave

**lj_wil** · 10-27-2006, 12:33 AM

Tighten the flux capacitors

**Wheelin98TJ** · 10-27-2006, 08:17 AM

There is a forum specifically for this.

I'll move it there for you.

Xtant · 10-30-2006, 05:52 PM

Dude...don't listen to the haters...you can get a tornado off ebay for like $10. It'll make you faster AND save MPG. It's the shiznit.

10-26-2006, 08:54 PM	#2
wenkebach Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 627 Profile Gallery Classifieds iTrader Rating	__________________ 2005 Wrangler Sport - 4.0L 6 speed Rusty's 3" Lift, 33x12.5 Trxus MT's, JKS 1.25" BL, JKS BMML, Jeeperman Skidz Jeeperman Bumper/Pre-runner Bar, Warn Winch, Front Aussie Locker

10-26-2006, 09:13 PM	#4
Thug Nasty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Posts: 354 Profile Gallery Classifieds iTrader Rating	uh oh, pandoras box. you better put your flame suit on. theres really nothing CHEAP to do other than cutting off your cat and muffler, and that is just annoying. there is nothing under 250 bucks that will add ANY power, and if it does, it will be at the a$$ end of the rpm range where you will never notice it- DAVE __________________ 97' Blackie with 2.5 4 popper, 3 spd auto and 3.73's, tan top, half doors, tinted rears, 15 X 8 DC1's, 31X10.50 Baja Claws, 2" spacers with hydros, windshield lights (10$ specials), KC grilles so I can look rich, Chicago Electric REW9000 winch, Premier deck and front 5.25's- Xplod 6.5 in soundbar, cheapo discos, bored 4.0 TB and bored manifold, 4.0 intake, Fabtech steering box skidplate, aluminum radiator, 13.4 mpg

10-26-2006, 10:43 PM	#7
Erik T. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 2,066 Profile Gallery Classifieds iTrader Rating	Best upgrade? Duck tape a brick to the floor under the gas pedal. That way it only can be pressed down an inch. __________________ -Erik. APP STATE Jeepers - PM me. 2001 Sahara, black with brown soft/hard top. Dana 30/35 Combo with 3.07 gearing. Grant4x4 Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier/Jerry Can Holder combo. JKS Quicker Disconnects. Rubicon Express shocks. AEM cold air intake. TeraFlex 1.75" inch Coil Spacers. JKS 1.25" Bodylift/1" Motor Mount Lift. Olympic Stinger on Stock Bumper. 33x12.50 Timberline M/T. Cragar Soft 8's 15x8. I wave.

10-30-2006, 05:52 PM	#15
Xtant Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 40 Profile Gallery Classifieds iTrader Rating	Dude...don't listen to the haters...you can get a tornado off ebay for like $10. It'll make you faster AND save MPG. It's the shiznit. __________________ 2004 Wrangler X: 4.0 auto, black on black on black, REBB, 1.5" JKS BL, 1" JKS MML, 33x12.5x15, Black Soft 8's, homemade front bumper and steering skid...more armor to come in a year or so 1989 Mustang GT vert: stripped shell of a project that hasn't been started. 1987 Mustang LX vert: 4-banger with no future plans. 2006 Suzuki SV650S: Stock for now.

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bobbert350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bucks county, pa Posts: 2,941 Profile Gallery Classifieds iTrader Rating	nothing cheap about it...and free no way