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    Re: THOR vs Spectre cowl induction

    Just had some insight while Googling in the images section for filters, I could always just use a dollar store vacuum paper bag cut open at one end and zip tied at the other end over the filter ?
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    Re: THOR vs Spectre cowl induction

    I`ve had this in my rig for a while now and no complaints, hooked up no problems....
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    Re: THOR vs Spectre cowl induction

    You should just run it straight up right from the throttle body out of the hood with a mushroom air filter you see on some of the army rigs.

    Or one of the sideways facing hood cowls...
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    Re: THOR vs Spectre cowl induction

    I used cheap dollar store aluminum oven trays, get the largest ones along with some silver duct tape.

    Simple heat shield or if you wanted to rig so it`s enclosed and gets cold air only...

    The...
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    Re: THOR vs Spectre cowl induction

    Bought one of these for stupid cheap, If your into mickey moussing ur stuff then a cold air intake is knot to far off from your imagination with this to give you the proper corner stone... Also great...
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    Re: Engine operating temps explained

    Sounds like your clutch fan is on the way out, time for a new one is my guess...

    I had an AMC Eagle wagon that was running fine until I took it threw a deep water crossing pushing a swell of water...
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    Re: Engine operating temps explained

    I could be wrong but I think I remember reading somewhere the Jeeps with the tow package came with or gave the option of the 180 thermostat.

    This would make sense for towing but what about those...
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    Re: THOR vs Spectre cowl induction

    I bought a couple aluminum oven protector trays from the dollar store and shielded my intake box and intake manifold from the exhaust manifold and down pipe heat. It`s stupid cheap and the aluminum...
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    Re: THOR vs Spectre cowl induction

    Why do they run them over the hot engine and proceed to call them cold air intakes ?

    if only a 3 inch hole is needed that should be enough to go around the brake master cylinder so what gives ?
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    Re: Engine operating temps explained

    Also I have another Jeep from my last one that was a right off due to a texting asshole who had booze on his breath:mad:

    Just installed the Stant superstat # 45359 and it looks like it is getting...
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    Re: Engine operating temps explained

    Just to update on my findings, the newer style rad hoses are thicker and stronger than the oldies, with that said I found the Goodyear brand to have the most rigidity. Costs a few more bucks but well...
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    Backspacing & tire size help needed

    This seems like an easy question untill I looked for the answer before posting the question.

    Ok so from what I can gather a 5.5 backspacing is stock on all XJ`s so my question is how much...
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    Re: Couple of axle questions

    I`m far from a brake expert, I thought of the same swap but after reading some people had problems and also had to swap the brake booster I lost interest. Too much coin...
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    Re: Opinions on Rail Shifters.

    A few different sites have this idea and I might go this way. http://peakputters.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=885&sid=d7876a27d2a81c00a0bfbde88069f9d8

    Best so far...
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    Sticky: Re: Tire Size and Gear Ratio

    Dam those #`s are high. I have an automatic 96 XJ with stock 225 75R15 tires only mod I have done is Highflow cat & muffler to increased MPG (save gas) as it shifts into OD sooner.
    @ 71 KMPH I`m at...
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    Re: Couple of axle questions

    You gotta learn to walk before you can crawl! Great advise :morningcoffee:


    I would not spend my money on a locker for what you want to do. I have done lots of research and 90 percent of my...
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    Re: Modified air box, Hack & saw

    No doubt a very dangerous situation you should be running a cowl snorkle before you murder your Jeep :banghead:

    I would recomend this mod to anyone who does not do deep water crossings or drives...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    Wow this post is getting long winded but, I just stumbled across info that might be usefull as stated on this web page there is products you can add to the coolant that enhance the transfer. Water...
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    Air filter info & DANGERS

    I have been researching Air intake ideas and came across what I think is well explained info about the K&N filters with some good points on why OFF ROAD 4X4 people should not use them,

    Quote:...
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    Modified air box, Hack & saw

    I decided to open up my stock air intake box to improve the air flow, I just work to hard for my cash so I can`t bring myself to throw away $400+ on a high flow cold air intake when it`s not even a...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    I have something to add for the Newbies just learning about the cooling system and for those of you to stressed out to read the article,
    Running more than a 50/50 mix or higher percentage of...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    It looks like I just found the answer to my own question unless someone finds a fault in this explaination or finds a better one.

    Qoute:
    Question -- When would 100-percent antifreeze be best?
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    Just curious what percentage water to antifreexe are you guys using 50/50?

    What is the highest amount of antifreeze can you use and still get the engine to heat up to 195, 70% antifreeze/ 30%...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    I found this burping info on line http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Cooling/BurpAirMod.htm


    Another thing to try is the fine tuned opening & closing SuperStant thermostat #45359...
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