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    Does anybody have any experience with Core 4x4 parts?

    running core 4x4 control arms with JJ’s. No issues.
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    99 TJ with Ford 8.8 and HP Dana 30 build

    Followed many peoples advice and welded the 8.8 tubes to the housing. Used nickel 55 rods and a lot of preheat. Was far more difficult than I anticipated. The nickel rods are extremely soft. Not what I was used to. made 3 initial passes and then cleaned up some messy spots with a TIG torch...
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    99 TJ with Ford 8.8 and HP Dana 30 build

    All together I paid $300 for both axles. Found them locally on craigslist and offer up. Over the past week I’ve stripped them down and completely gutted the 8.8.
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    99 TJ with Ford 8.8 and HP Dana 30 build

    Gonna try to keep a “build progress” thread going for my 8.8 and HP30 build. I’d say this the first major project I’ve tackled for my TJ. I’m a backyard weekend warrior type mechanic and I’m learning as I go. Always looking for advice so please feel free to post opinions and thoughts. I’ve used...
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    Sputtering on acceleration (fixed) now poor MPG. Any ideas?

    That actually is a big help. You are reminding me that I need to wait a few fill ups before I can truly see if I’ve made any progress. I appreciate the post. 🤙🏽
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    Sputtering on acceleration (fixed) now poor MPG. Any ideas?

    I live in SoCal, although I think it’s freezing out it’s only about 45 at the lowest.
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    Sputtering on acceleration (fixed) now poor MPG. Any ideas?

    Temp reads 187°F at the thermostat with an IR thermometer
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    Sputtering on acceleration (fixed) now poor MPG. Any ideas?

    I’ll take a reading later today. Do you think I still have a temperature issue?
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    Sputtering on acceleration (fixed) now poor MPG. Any ideas?

    So I was able to get my hands on a buddies ODB2 ready. It was pretty low tech so it wasn’t able to read current engine data but I believe I was able to get the information I needed. The code reader takes a “snapshot” of current engine conditions when a CEL is tripped. So I let the jeep warm up...
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    Sputtering on acceleration (fixed) now poor MPG. Any ideas?

    I appreciate the info for sure. This is the first time I’ve had to troubleshoot a problem like this. Obviously the jeep isn’t running right but there’s no codes and no major problems. It’s just a little “off”. I’m trying to do this as intelligently as possible without throwing money at it. Do...
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    Sputtering on acceleration (fixed) now poor MPG. Any ideas?

    Thanks for the input. I’ll look into it. My floors do get damn hot but I don’t have carpet so it’s hard to tell if it’s getting hotter. How many miles did you have when the cat went? Im rolling 178k. edit: I have definitely noticed a decline in power/torque when the original problem popped up...
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    Sputtering on acceleration (fixed) now poor MPG. Any ideas?

    I don’t but I can probably get it tested tomorrow. I’ve been using a IR thermometer but it’s hard to get an accurate reading.
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    Sputtering on acceleration (fixed) now poor MPG. Any ideas?

    Replaced the temp sender/sensor with a Delphi. Symptoms remain. Replaced the thermostat with a super stant. Symptoms remain. Still running a little cool.
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    Sputtering on acceleration (fixed) now poor MPG. Any ideas?

    Go got one of those coming in as well. Appreciate the help. I’ll post up what I find.
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    Sputtering on acceleration (fixed) now poor MPG. Any ideas?

    Crazy. I put in a stant 45359. I have another coming in this week. I’ll give it a shot. Have you seen these stants DOA like this?