reece146

So, there is a plugin for Firefox you can install that will show the PBucket obscured images inline so you can still see the pictures in context. Example: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/photobucket-fixer/ I'm sure there is similar for other browsers. HTH

I was annoyed when I opened the box and it didn't have instructions. It wasn't a big deal to figure out though. I looked at some other installs online and really they weren't that useful. Just start plugging it together.

I have this snorkel on my Jeep. It's identical to the ARB w/o the logo as mentioned. It's plenty strong, robust, fits, whatever. I'd buy it again without hesitation, although the other style mentioned above does allow you to keep your inner fender washer reservoir on a later model Jeep.

Yep, numbers are totally doable. Run higher CR and 91 and more is available.

The power gains with this head come from designing a stroker around it and getting the quench and compression ratio correct (Al allows you to bump CR above what an Fe head will tolerate). Just bolting it on to a stock 4.0 bottom end will give some gains but likely will be disappointing per cash outlay. I've seen projected prices from $1200 - $1400 in various places. When I build a stroker for the XJ I'll likely go this route "just because". Hoping for ~270 hp / 375 lb-ft on 87 octane via a modified "poor man's" build. Should be doable using other stroker builds as examples to extrapolate from.

Also, if I recall correctly they were basically just the D30/D44 hybrid found in the TJ Rubicons (i.e. nothing special). There was a rumour they were high pinion but someone on one of the forums took a picture of one and it was low pinion. I may have faulty memory on that though - been over ten years.

Maybe I missed it in the other thread, did the "cobra" intake plenum clear the hood in the end?

Contract out the ring and pinion gear setup. The rest is two banana work.

Exciting to see you this close to final tuning.

Yeah, I wasn't sure if you found a source for new/ fresh rails... that happened to be painted or whatever. Too bad no one makes these in stainless. Hmm...

Secksi. Did you paint it or did it come that way?

MY2000 could be the infamous 0331 cylinder head casting crack issue. Inspect the coolant and exhaust for signs of contamination.

What about 97+?

Research home made lizard skin: microspheres in house paint. Works like "the real thing" at 1/5 the cost. I haven't used it personally but will soon.

Sounds more like the tech doing the pre-licensing inspection not wanting to take sign off a big unknown. I can see that. AFAIK there is nothing in Ontario law that makes lifts illegal.