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12-18-2006, 11:07 PM

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Dr.Boost

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Re: Daily Driver SUV/Truck advice

Eh? The 22re does NOT make more power than the 3.0 V6. Are you crazy? More potential due to the aftermarket available for the 22re, yes but if you want to get crazy with a 3.0 then the sky is the limit. Stick a turbo or two on that 3.0 and see what happens compared to a boosted 22re.

Cheaper parts and easier to work on is the only advantage I see with the 22re.

Mileage isn't that far off.
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12-18-2006, 11:13 PM

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Re: Daily Driver SUV/Truck advice

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Originally Posted by Dr.Boost

Cheaper parts and easier to work on is the only advantage I see with the 22re.

Mileage isn't that far off.

race up a hill, the 22 will win all things being equal. I have never seen a built/turbo 3.0 liter but I bet 22r would be cheaper/ better to build. I have put some crazy bills together for the head gasket eating 3.0l's at work. The newer toy v6's are much much better.

12-18-2006, 11:27 PM

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Re: Daily Driver SUV/Truck advice

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Originally Posted by Dr.Boost

The 4.0 is weak as ---- though.

I have the 4.7 V8 with 120k miles and it runs smooth as can be. I've seen people with 225k+ miles on these motors that run perfect. Plus, I can run a 15.xx 1/4 mile in my ~4000lb Grand Cherokee. :P

well the high output i had in my 2002 wrangler and it had plenty ot power drove that bitch into the heart of hell and back. but i've had 3 other jeeps 2 91 and a 94 grand Cherokee all with the 4.0 and there NEVER had a problem great motor

up there on my top 5 list of greatest motors ever built

12-19-2006, 08:07 AM

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Re: Daily Driver SUV/Truck advice

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Originally Posted by highroller54

lol, I hope you don't pull out the "hp per liter" arguement next. :P So you're saying a truck with less power and torque all around is going to be faster than a more powerful truck with more torque and a little extra weight? Do you know how much hp the stock 22re comes with?

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12-19-2006, 04:27 PM

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Re: Daily Driver SUV/Truck advice

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bout 80 wheel, on good drivetrain.

12-19-2006, 05:38 PM

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Re: Daily Driver SUV/Truck advice

I heard the 4.0L Jeeps are notorious for cracked exhaust manifolds, is that true?

12-19-2006, 05:58 PM

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I heard the 4.0L Jeeps are notorious for cracked exhaust manifolds, is that true?

what i heard too...but neither of my two had cracks in them that i saw/heard. if you get a cherokee some things to look for are the 8.25 rear (3 inch axle tubes) or the dana44 in some eary models. also, try to find a cheap 97+ for the better looks, interior, and other little goodies. i got my 98 for 400 bucks a while back on craigslist

12-19-2006, 07:21 PM

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Re: Daily Driver SUV/Truck advice

Anyone see that Top Gear episode with the 80-sumthin yota truck? They drove it into the ocean and it was completely submerged, then waited until the tide went back down. With minor adjustments (no new parts) they drove it back. I think they even smashed it a few times and set it on fire? Anyways. I know the last thing they did was put it ontop of a highrise then domolished the building. Thing dropped probably 20+ stories but the truck survived and ran. Pretty tough, I'd say.