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Looking to add more power to weak 3.8l

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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Is it an automatic? The Superchips really helps on the autos by calibrating the shift points.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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Yes it is an automatic
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 04:36 AM
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Gibson short tube headers and Superchips tow tone. Greatly improved low end torque and drive ability.
3.21 gears, 33 inch tires and can use 6th gear any time over 45 mph now on relatively flat streets. Major improvement!
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ryant
I do not want to supercharge and a v8 swap is outta my budget. I'm on 37's with 5.13 gears but looking for more power. Jeep really bogs down on the hills. What do you guys recommend?
is there a reason you don't want to add a Supercharger? Very easy instal with no modifications and plenty od power. My friend has a brand new in box RIPP that he is selling for cheap if you are interested.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 06:28 AM
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reduce weight and tire size, otherwise you are just going to have to live with the performance.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 06:48 AM
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Buy an SRT8 Grand Cherokee if u want power from a jeep, otherwise, ur beat! Lmao my 3.8L is a SANDBAGGER.... I hate it but it keeps me outta trouble lol

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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeperjkjeeper

is there a reason you don't want to add a Supercharger? Very easy instal with no modifications and plenty od power. My friend has a brand new in box RIPP that he is selling for cheap if you are interested.
Where is he located and how much?
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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Quickest cheapest --getta "Superchip", that'll increase APPLIED TORQUE" a little, along with a better throttle response-

The next step is REGEAR and you'll getit all/better torque/better response/better gas mileage/better warranty coverage-

I've added over 600lbs and increased my tire size and get better mileage and very successful power --

My regear cost was about $1600 bucks-

Checkitout

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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JKJeepJunkie

My set up on 35"s air raid cold air intake, dyno max exhaust, Viper throttle body swap and a hypertech chip it is like night and day
How d'you keep water out of your cold air in the off road
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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He already said he is running 5:13's.
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