What will help me with out gearing
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What will help me with out gearing
I'm having issues with hesitation when a take off from a stop. Especially when the A/C is on. I'm also suffering from having to down shift on the highway when I encounter hills. I'm only running 31s". I was thinking either a cold air intake or a flash tuner. any suggestions would be great.
I'm considering a left in the near future as well.
She is a 2012 JKU with the 3.6 and a 6 speed
I'm considering a left in the near future as well.
She is a 2012 JKU with the 3.6 and a 6 speed
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What gears are you running? A tuner would probably help out more than the cold air intake, but you need to plan on changing gears in the future. Welcome to the forum.
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They are the factory gears. If I'm not mistaken they are 3:73. I figured I'd have to re-gear sooner or later. was hoping for the later. Thanks for the input.
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I would say there is no way they are 3.73's
I have a 2012 with the 3.6l and 3.21's and I was running 33's with no issues. I have an automatic though.
I could be wrong...
I have a 2012 with the 3.6l and 3.21's and I was running 33's with no issues. I have an automatic though.
I could be wrong...
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A 3.6 manual, running 31" tires ?
NO, you don't need gears.
You need to realize that you aren't in a sports car. It's a brick with wheels. Any of the cheap bolt-ons or plug-ins will give minimal gains, but may be worth it to you, depending on your budget and expectations.
Next step up would be long tube headers, forced induction, and then a Hemi/LS swap.
NO, you don't need gears.
You need to realize that you aren't in a sports car. It's a brick with wheels. Any of the cheap bolt-ons or plug-ins will give minimal gains, but may be worth it to you, depending on your budget and expectations.
Next step up would be long tube headers, forced induction, and then a Hemi/LS swap.
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I am running 315/70R17 with 3.6, and a six speed 3.21 gears. 33 3/4" tires. The only time I hesitate is first thing in the morning when it is cold. It has always done that thought. Even with the original tires.
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You most likely have 3.21s, regearing to 3.73s would probably help and would work well with 31" tires.
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I have a 2011 with the optional 3.73. Have zero problems with hesitation at take off. Again, it's not rocket ship but I haven't had any complaints. If you bought brand new and didn't opt for the optional 3.73, you have 3.21.