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I've got an '03 2WD ext. cab with the 4.0L SOHC. Stock w/ 160k miles. I'd like to improve the performance and am wondering what the best bang for the buck would be. This is my daily driver so I can't take it out of commission for long.
The X-charger supercharger looks like an awesome mod, but I don't think I'll ever convince the spouse that $4.2k is a reasonable amount to spend on that (I could probably convince myself
).
I could swap the engine with a 5.0L v8, but I hate the idea of tossing the perfectly good engine that I have. I also know that means it would be out of commission for a while.
I was wondering whether new exhaust systems really do provide a performance benefit? Well, more specifically, can you feel the difference? I'd welcome a system with more character in the sound, but I wouldn't want it to be obnoxiously loud. Loud like a stock motorcycle cruiser would be good. Any suggestions?
Any other ideas I should consider?
thx
The X-charger supercharger looks like an awesome mod, but I don't think I'll ever convince the spouse that $4.2k is a reasonable amount to spend on that (I could probably convince myself
).I could swap the engine with a 5.0L v8, but I hate the idea of tossing the perfectly good engine that I have. I also know that means it would be out of commission for a while.
I was wondering whether new exhaust systems really do provide a performance benefit? Well, more specifically, can you feel the difference? I'd welcome a system with more character in the sound, but I wouldn't want it to be obnoxiously loud. Loud like a stock motorcycle cruiser would be good. Any suggestions?
Any other ideas I should consider?
thx
