Recent content by 1991Jeep_Man

Frank, if you don't mind my asking, what kind of mileage are you seeing with your setup? Tahoes with the 5.3 are supposed to see around 20 highway on a good day I am supposing. I imagine your setup with larger tires and gears will be a little thirsty, but what do you think someone with just a 3...

At that price, Novak's is $11 cheaper now. Can someone explain to me how a radiator could somehow cost that much to make? I mean, I know buisness is buisness and profit needs to be somewhere, but good Lord. John, you got LUCKY!

There was a fellow on youtube with an L98 (or L89, can't remember the exact) corvette engine putting I think 250ish rwhp, so about 300 at the crank. Anyways, he had 33's and still used stock 3.55 gears, and he said you couldn't even tell. So I imagine 37's would need a modest 3.73 or 4.11, not...

Bringing it back. Any updates on this swap?

Bringing it back again. Still debating hard on engine choice. I know I said Vortec 350, but after doing all the performance and preventative measures (intake gaskets) PLUS the fact that the Vortec intake with VMAX spacer could easily mean a cowl hood is in order, the dough adds up. All to get...

Also, refer to this link for my thread in CF with pics of said sensor: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/driving-me-crazy-121340/

So I believe the CAD on my '91 XJ is acting up. I have the NP231. Symptoms have been the front end will buck slightly and make a noticible noise, as the though the shift collar that engages both axles is allowed to drift back and disconnect, then suddenly connect again. The reason I believe...

So guys, the HHR fell through. Pretty disappointing, HOWEVER I think I found another looker. We're hopefully going to get a test drive Saturday. Any input on ya'lls end would be great. It's an '09 Patriot. 2.4L, CVT, 4X4. From what I have read, the transmission bugs seem fixed with this...

Yeah, we're hopeful reliability is good. I've had nothing short of good experience with Chevy in the past. My old man had a metro that lasted damn near forever. So hopefully the HHR will hold up. Plus, I've been told the Stabilitrak and Traction Control help in snow, and usually any blizzard...

Well, after further very extensive research, we have opted against the mentioned Compass. We don't want to deal with the risks and potential hassle of screwed up suspension components and that CVT. The CVT in these cars, especially this year Compass, are VERY notorious for failure. SO, we...

That's one of my biggest concerns. I too have read the mixed reviews, and the suspension seems to be another trouble spot for this vehicle. However, most suspension failures are earlier on, and I am hopeful that they have already been replaced. A thorough inspection will establish this. But...

From what I've found, the Patriot is more Off-Road and and traditional Jeep square-styled. I think the Compass was Jeep's "let's make a car" approach, and the Patriot was the "let's take the car we made, and make it more off road capable and keep that tradition jeep body on it". Thanks for the...

Long story short, I need ya'lls opinions. And PLEASE don't hold back... if you have any experience (first or second hand) with this vehicle or anything like it, put your input in here. I am trying to help my mother find a descent vehicle that will give her a few years of reliable service so long...

That's what I'll do. I was just wanted to first see if I was simply overlooking it. Thanks for the help! I'll let ya'll know what I find out. Btw, in regards to my earlier post regarding contacting FFDynamics, I sent them an e-mail months ago, and never heard back. Sad.

John, I'm having a hard time finding the XJ rad you used in BeCools catalog. Is your rad a special sub-brand or some other that BeCool sells? Like their aluminator, super cool, etc.? Thanks!