I have a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4 cylinder/manual with 69000 miles on it and it is a great jeep it just is kind of gutless. It has no balls. From a stop it leisurely goes through it's gears with no real pick-up. I want to give it a make over from the inside. Short of changing the engine to a 6 or 8 cylinder what can I do to give the thing some kick? I don't know much about servicing my own cars, but I learn fast and I have unlimited recourses, just not much money.
2006-08-19 03:23:18 · 12 answers · asked by smbarz80 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
some relatively inexpensive things you can do to increase your horse power are:
1. Install a K&N air filter...they're about 40 bucks...they claim to give up to 20 more horse power...probably not that much but a noticable difference.
2. Get some split-fire spark plugs--some would debate that they're hard on an engine...but almost any performance upgrades are...they will give you more horsepower. They are about 5 bucks a piece.
3. But a performance chip for your engines computer...this will reprogram the computer to supply more power.
These are 3 inexpensive things you can do yourself....there are more upgrades that you can have done that would cost you some serious $$..but..you're never gonna get 6 or 8 cylinder performance out of a 4 cylinder unless you start digging into the fuel system, pistons, valves, etc...I would stick with the basics...or just trade it in for another jeep with a 6 cyl.
2006-08-19 03:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by lattle4 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is not much you can do to the 4 cylinder. Even the 6 is gutless although it does have more torque and ponies than the 4. Save your money for a swap up. Remember that your transmission, transfer case, brakes, and axles will need upgrading when you build up the power.
2006-08-19 16:39:50 · answer #2 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as me no money but big dreams. This last weeks AUTOWEEK showed a jeep wrangler with a late model Hemi check it out! The whole kit bolts in and is just what you asked for. Way to fast and powerful. So take out life insurance. Or ask Dr.Dieter Zutch Chrysler CEO to give you a New Jeep Comander STV. won't hurt to ask
2006-08-19 03:35:17 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a 1999 tj sport wrangler and it's got power it's 6 cylinder wich has more power then a 4 cy you can try to get a tune up. jc whitney.com is a good web site and here is a toll free number to help u 1-800-863-4227 this catalog is awsome. good luck my friend
2006-08-19 05:11:58 · answer #4 · answered by wolfelady692003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy another vehicle Jeeps arent sports cars
2006-08-20 18:41:36 · answer #5 · answered by ssshoebox67 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should want it to go slower so you can go off road better what is the problem? Do you not wanna rock crawl? Get some mud on the jeep that thing is for off road not racing.
2006-08-20 13:18:09 · answer #6 · answered by whynotbemebecauseiam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
69000 miles, have you had a tune–up? You would be surprised at what a difference some good-old-fashion maintenance will do.
2006-08-19 04:09:06 · answer #7 · answered by Walter D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry, but jeep wranglers don't have a lot of power and pick-up; your best bet is to drive it down hill as much as possible; (and i am not trying to be a smartass.)
2006-08-19 03:32:12 · answer #8 · answered by guppy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a large red brick into your sneaker and push down on gas pedal instead of break pad.
2006-08-19 16:14:56 · answer #9 · answered by Angus. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ther is lots of things you could do, with money. mine is the same way, im just gonna put a 4.0L in mine.
2006-08-19 03:29:41 · answer #10 · answered by rhino_man420 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋