Hi all,
Someone stop me if this already exists, but I haven't found it, so here we go. If I keep this updated well enough, it can be a place where we collect links of relevant threads, and also the names of other members who are in this same SE boat.
General, Reference Info:
The Love–Hate Relationship:
On Engine Mods & Swaps:
On Engine Maintenance:
On Wheels and Tires:
On Gears and Transmissions:
On Suspension:
Some SE Build Threads:
Screenshots from Chris's Resource Sticky:
... and for more (like transmissions), see here.
Someone stop me if this already exists, but I haven't found it, so here we go. If I keep this updated well enough, it can be a place where we collect links of relevant threads, and also the names of other members who are in this same SE boat.
General, Reference Info:
The Love–Hate Relationship:
- In praise of basically stock TJs
- TJ SE, mistake or bonus
- TJ SEs, an opinion
- SEs vs. Anything else
- 4 Cylinders vs Straight 6
- Jeep TJ engine options
On Engine Mods & Swaps:
- How can I get more performance out of my 2.5?
- Has anyone upgraded their 2.5L?
- Performance boost for 2006 2.4L?
2.5 and a Turbo- Turbo vs Engine Swap (on a 2.5)
- 1997-2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ 2.5 Turbo Install Guide
2.5 Stroker
2.5 to 4.0 Swap- 2.5 to 4.0 Swap (videos)
- 2.5 to 4.0 Swap: Mostly Plug-and-Play?
- 2.5 to 4.0 swap and In process of swap by @scubasegt
V8 Swap in 2.5L- 97 SE with a manual heart of a 5.9L Magnum
Swapping a YJ 2.5 into a TJ.- Where to find a reman 2.5L.
- TJ 2.5 Engine Replacement
- 98 TJ Engine Swap Help
- Engine Replacement Advice (from 2.5 to 2.5)
On Engine Maintenance:
- TSB on Manifold Studs Breaking (See here also.)
- Jerry's advice on spark plugs for the 2.5L.
- Jerry's advice on spark plugs for the 2.4L.
On Wheels and Tires:
- Can the 2.5L Handle 31" Tires?
- 98 2.5 Barely Makes it to 65mph
- What size tires will fit a stock Wrangler TJ?
- Recommended tire size for 4-cylinder engine
- Optimal Build for 31s (Not specific to SEs, but relevant.)
On Gears and Transmissions:
- Gear ratios for a manual SE
- 2.5 re-gearing questions
- Will 4.88 gears handle 35s on a 4-cylinder?
- Looking for 5.13 gears for my 2.5
- Gears for 31" tires on 4-cylinder
- Can I use an AX15 transmission with a 4 cylinder?
- TJ 4-Cylinder Transmission Swap Options
- Clutch and RMS Replacement on 97 TJ 2.5 4-Cyl
- Re-Gearing Made Huge Difference
- Cruising RPMs for Gas Mileage (4-Cylinder)
- Opinions on the 2.5 automatic.
- Specs on bellhousing-to-block pins.
On Suspension:
- Best lift for stock SE?
- Lift recommendations for 4 cylinder
- Lift and tire recommendations for ‘97 TJ 4 cylinder?
- @TJim's Notes on Rancho Fit for SEs
- Best Shocks for Lightweight SEs
- Even out the rake with Rubicon front springs (scroll to end of post)
Some SE Build Threads:
- Project: a daily driver off roader (4-cylinder) by @TJim
- 2001 TJ SE - keeping it stock! by @RaymondT
- 1999 SE from stock by @StG58
- Super cheap 2.5 rebuild by @Bbrayden85
- 2.5 Turbo Build by @Terrrs01
- First timer noob build by @Vinsane
- Mostly Stock '97 SE 2.5 by @SSTJ
- Four-Cylinder Cross-Country Crawler by @The4bangertj
- Engine Swap from 2.5 to 4.0 by @Sandman007
- Adding AC to a Standard 2.5 97 by @dannyemcclain
- 4-cylinder cross country crawler build by @The4bangertj
- TJ forum inspired 4-cylinder to V8 Magnum build by @PirataCoqui
- Our 1997 Wrangler TJ SE Story by @BigGeigs
- My Jeep 2,5 project by @Holm
- Unique 31" Tire Build by @Irun
- Not an SE, and not a build-thread. Just inspirational for anyone limited to 31s.
Screenshots from Chris's Resource Sticky:
... and for more (like transmissions), see here.
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