idontknowwhatimdoing
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So, this stock '96 XLT, 4.0l V6 4×4 seems a little anemic, especially when going up hills. And especially when loaded down with gear for weeks or months of living in it while I play outside.
I would like to rectify that. Have thought about a crate motor, 245hp or so. But want to balance cost with benefit, not sure if that is smartest route. Or if my stock transmission would be able to remain, which other than some problem with 1st and reverse being hard to get into at times, has zero issues. Replaced clutch about 40k back.
So want more power, and plan to upgrade bumpers, with a winch up front. And need to find another shell, if anyone has a recommendation for someplace in or near Reno.
But what would you (the collective "you") recommended if it was your rig?
This is the only identifier I see on transmission.
Also, I would have to find a trustworthy shop as I am not much of a man when it comes to mechanical stuff.
I would like to rectify that. Have thought about a crate motor, 245hp or so. But want to balance cost with benefit, not sure if that is smartest route. Or if my stock transmission would be able to remain, which other than some problem with 1st and reverse being hard to get into at times, has zero issues. Replaced clutch about 40k back.
So want more power, and plan to upgrade bumpers, with a winch up front. And need to find another shell, if anyone has a recommendation for someplace in or near Reno.
But what would you (the collective "you") recommended if it was your rig?
This is the only identifier I see on transmission.
Also, I would have to find a trustworthy shop as I am not much of a man when it comes to mechanical stuff.