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.
To get things going, here are the best resources I've found so far. Most appear to be written by @StG58 , so maybe this post is just in his honor ...
General, Reference Info:
The Love–Hate Relationship:
On Engine Mods:
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.
So, who else is in a Stock SE, and what other resources should we add?
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.
To get things going, here are the best resources I've found so far. Most appear to be written by @StG58 , so maybe this post is just in his honor ...
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:
- How can I get more performance out of my 2.5?
- Has anyone upgraded their 2.5L?
- 2.5 and a Turbo
- 2.5 Stroker
- 1997-2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ 2.5 Turbo Install Guide
- Muffler choice for 2.5L
- V8 Swap in 2.5L
- 2.5 to 4.0 Swap
- 2.5 to 4.0 Swap (videos)
- 2.5 to 4.0 Swap: Mostly Plug-and-Play?
- 97 SE with a manual heart of a 5.9L Magnum
- Performance boost for 2006 2.4L.
- Swapping a YJ 2.5 into a TJ.
- Where to find a reman 2.5L.
On Engine Maintenance:
- TJ 2.5 Engine Replacement
- 98 TJ Engine Swap Help
- 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.
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
- 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.
So, who else is in a Stock SE, and what other resources should we add?
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