Until you hit the dirt265/75/16 TA KO2 tires (about 31.5 inch), 6-speed manual (6th gear is 0.84 OD), 4.10 gears. With the turbo it moves right along but a Civic can still outrun me.
I am considering the Banks Turbo for my 2005 LJ. It is an automatic (4 spd) and I have regeared to 4.88.
Do I need to have a tranny rebuild done first in order to safely handle the added horsepower, and torque?
Ron — thank you for your response. I've been thinking about a stroker for some time but am moving in the direction of the Banks Sidewinder Turbo Intercooled now. Either way, I thought it might be wise to rebuild the transmission. The tranny runs fine now but I figure it was never designed to handle the added power and a rebuild will be the next project.
My LJ has 114,000 miles with a Banks Turbo Kit. The kit has been on it for several years and I have not seen any engine problems.Well, my 2005 LJ has more like 147,000 miles on it but compression is good and it runs fine. All hoses, belts, OPDA, radiator, and anything else easy to replace has been replaced (thanks to my son-in-law). I don't know if extra power will over stress this old motor but I am willing to chance it.
@Ron Hockett Nice Jeep! What exhaust are you running with the turbo? Did you get the inter-cooled option? Im also wondering if anybody has ever seen the Banks kit go on sale at any time during the year?
Thanks all!
I know this sounds goofy but what does having the turbocharger feel like on these vehicles?
I've had turbochargers and I'm driving a turbocharged diesel truck so I understand the boost I just want to have some idea of how much more power it feels like.
Thanks! I wondered how it performed with the 3.73 gears and 33s. Do you have a 5-speed? I am currently on 35s, 3.73s, 5-speed, and its honestly not terrible, but i know it could be a lot better!
Well, my 2005 LJ has more like 147,000 miles on it but compression is good and it runs fine. All hoses, belts, OPDA, radiator, and anything else easy to replace has been replaced (thanks to my son-in-law). I don't know if extra power will over stress this old motor but I am willing to chance it.
Like Ron I have the turbo kit with intercooler, Banks header, Banks exhaust and deleted cats. I run 35's with a 4.10. with an automatic. Get same milage as my wife's TJ but with way more power when I need it.I’m running 33s, 3.73s, automatic. It fly’s on the highway and goes great off road. I am upgrading to 35s, I will then change gearing.
Like Ron I have the turbo kit with intercooler, Banks header, Banks exhaust and deleted cats. I run 35's with a 4.10. with an automatic. Get same milage as my wife's TJ but with way more power when I need it.