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Old 04-11-2013, 12:33 PM
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If i remember correctly JPMagazine said they actually lost HP when switching to the 99+ intake. IMO the swaps not worth it anyways, just get you a Cold Air Intake, it'll complement the full exhaust nicely.
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And by CAI, he means a real CAI...not a K&N in place of the airbox. I'm assuming you (OP) know the difference considering the work you've done.
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Thinking about getting these wheels 15x8 dunno what backspacing to get tho 4.0 or 4.75 or what size tire either
4 will stick out farther
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4 will stick out farther
And 4.75 won't be a very noticeable difference from stock. Do 4" if you're installing larger tires. I'd use 15x7 for up to a 10.5" wide tire, 15x8 up to 12.5", and 15x10 for larger than that.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
That's correct.

And by CAI, he means a real CAI...not a K&N in place of the airbox. I'm assuming you (OP) know the difference considering the work you've done.
lol what i had that cone intake... First start driving felt like i gained 5hp. 5 minutes later felt like i lost 10.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
That's correct.

And by CAI, he means a real CAI...not a K&N in place of the airbox. I'm assuming you (OP) know the difference considering the work you've done.
Exactly. If nothing else you can make a heat shield out of some plastic or scrap metal. Hell i used a decommissioned road sign for mine.
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And 4.75 won't be a very noticeable difference from stock. Do 4" if you're installing larger tires. I'd use 15x7 for up to a 10.5" wide tire, 15x8 up to 12.5", and 15x10 for larger than that.
Alrighty thanks im glad I asked cuz I assumed the 4.75 stuck out more lol idk what I have now just these ****ty stock steelies with bald 215/75/15 XJ Ask the Question Thread-uploadfromtaptalk1365702316450.jpg
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Alrighty thanks im glad I asked cuz I assumed the 4.75 stuck out more lol idk what I have now just these ****ty stock steelies with bald 215/75/15 Attachment 186373
dude you have more tread on that tire then i had on my entire 90 when i first bought. rain was always...interesting. only drove on them for a lil bit tho before i bought cheapie streets just to roll around on.
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Originally Posted by ScikoFaery

Alrighty thanks im glad I asked cuz I assumed the 4.75 stuck out more lol idk what I have now just these ****ty stock steelies with bald 215/75/15
Those stock steelies are 15x7 with 5.25" backspacing. New wheels with 4" BS will stand out 1.25" wider on each side, so your overall track will be 2.5" wider.
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Alrighty thanks im glad I asked cuz I assumed the 4.75 stuck out more lol idk what I have now just these ****ty stock steelies with bald 215/75/15 Attachment 186373
You need a lift baaaddddd, May i suggest a 3inch with 31's?
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dude you have more tread on that tire then i had on my entire 90 when i first bought. rain was always...interesting. only drove on them for a lil bit tho before i bought cheapie streets just to roll around on.
"Dude" is a she. And I was in the same boat when I bought my Comanche. Four slick tires with cords showing.
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"Dude" is a she. And I was in the same boat when I bought my Comanche. Four slick tires with cords showing.
This might break the internet. but oh hell. I apologize.
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This might break the internet. but oh hell. I apologize.
NONONONONONONONO DON'T DO IT!!! God ****ing dammit, you just blew over half the bolts off the internet.
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NONONONONONONONO DON'T DO IT!!! God ****ing dammit, you just blew over half the bolts off the internet.
I told 'em to use Loctite...
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
I told 'em to use Loctite...
Oh darn.
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I told 'em to use Loctite...
Nah that wouldn't have helped, the bolts snapped off.
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