Hi, just bought my first Wrangler. It was a fallback option after numerous deals fell through from crappy Craigslist sellers. Anyway, it's a 94, 6 inch lift, 4 cyl. It drives well although passing people on the freeway is an all day event. I already took it to my mechanic to do a run through and he says everything is good to go. The engine was completely redone not too long ago and the whole thing barely has over 100k miles on it.
I've been referred to Quadratec for parts and I'm liking their selection. However, since I'm new to this type of vehicle I had some questions about whether or not these parts I'm thinking of getting are over-priced, needed in the first place or if they do anything in general.
First off, horsepower on a lifted 4cyl is hooooorrible so I'm looking at getting a little boost if possible.
I'm thinking aftermarket air intake and I'm wondering if there is much of a difference between these two in terms of performance:
AIRAID 310-176 - AIRAID® Cold Air Dam Intake for 91-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ with 2.5L I4 Engine - Quadratec
Rock-It Parts Max-Flow Intake System for 91-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ with 2.5L I-4 Engine - Quadratec
Also, would this be necessary when adding a new air intake:
K&N 33-2046 - K&N Replacement Air Filter for 87-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ with 2.5L I-4 & 4.0L I-6 Engines & 1986 Jeep® Cherokee XJ with 2.5L I-4 Engine - Quadratec
I've also heard about Kat-back systems being good for a little performance boost but I've also heard they're nothing special so is this a good deal:
Pacesetter 86-2872 - TFX Performance Kat-Back System for 87-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ - Quadratec
And finally, for the performance end, do throttle body spaces actually do anything:
Hesco 40TBS - Hesco 60MM Throttle Body Spacer for 91-06 Jeep® Wrangler YJ & TJ with 2.5L and 4.0L - Quadratec
I was looking at spark plug/ignition wiring replacement as well:
E-3 Spark Plugs E3.58 - E-3 Diamond Fire Spark Plug for Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep® Vehicles - Quadratec
Accel 5133R - Accel 8mm SuperStock Spiral Wire Sets for 91-01 Jeep® Wrangler YJ & TJ with 2.5L 4 Cylinder - Quadratec
What about coolant hoses:
Samco XDB TCS-460/C - Samco XDB Silicone Coolant Hoses for 87-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ with 2.5L Engine - Quadratec
Are these seats quality for the money or should I look for something cheaper (both front seats do need replacement):
Smittybilt 44911 - Smittybilt Standard Bucket Seat for 76-06 Jeep® CJ, Wrangler YJ, TJ & TJ Unlimited - Quadratec
Finally, locking glove boxes or somewhere to put my phone if I hop out to go hiking for a bit:
Tuffy 036-01 - Tuffy Secure Glove Box Safe in Black for 87-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ - Quadratec
Yep, a lot of links and a lot of questions. I'm just trying to figure out the best performance I can get for the buck as well as make sure I don't overpay for things I don't need or for things I can find a lot cheaper elsewhere. I'm used to 4x4 Tacoma's so the whole jeep thing is still new to me.
I'll get pictures up soon as well.
I've been referred to Quadratec for parts and I'm liking their selection. However, since I'm new to this type of vehicle I had some questions about whether or not these parts I'm thinking of getting are over-priced, needed in the first place or if they do anything in general.
First off, horsepower on a lifted 4cyl is hooooorrible so I'm looking at getting a little boost if possible.
I'm thinking aftermarket air intake and I'm wondering if there is much of a difference between these two in terms of performance:
AIRAID 310-176 - AIRAID® Cold Air Dam Intake for 91-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ with 2.5L I4 Engine - Quadratec
Rock-It Parts Max-Flow Intake System for 91-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ with 2.5L I-4 Engine - Quadratec
Also, would this be necessary when adding a new air intake:
K&N 33-2046 - K&N Replacement Air Filter for 87-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ with 2.5L I-4 & 4.0L I-6 Engines & 1986 Jeep® Cherokee XJ with 2.5L I-4 Engine - Quadratec
I've also heard about Kat-back systems being good for a little performance boost but I've also heard they're nothing special so is this a good deal:
Pacesetter 86-2872 - TFX Performance Kat-Back System for 87-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ - Quadratec
And finally, for the performance end, do throttle body spaces actually do anything:
Hesco 40TBS - Hesco 60MM Throttle Body Spacer for 91-06 Jeep® Wrangler YJ & TJ with 2.5L and 4.0L - Quadratec
I was looking at spark plug/ignition wiring replacement as well:
E-3 Spark Plugs E3.58 - E-3 Diamond Fire Spark Plug for Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep® Vehicles - Quadratec
Accel 5133R - Accel 8mm SuperStock Spiral Wire Sets for 91-01 Jeep® Wrangler YJ & TJ with 2.5L 4 Cylinder - Quadratec
What about coolant hoses:
Samco XDB TCS-460/C - Samco XDB Silicone Coolant Hoses for 87-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ with 2.5L Engine - Quadratec
Are these seats quality for the money or should I look for something cheaper (both front seats do need replacement):
Smittybilt 44911 - Smittybilt Standard Bucket Seat for 76-06 Jeep® CJ, Wrangler YJ, TJ & TJ Unlimited - Quadratec
Finally, locking glove boxes or somewhere to put my phone if I hop out to go hiking for a bit:
Tuffy 036-01 - Tuffy Secure Glove Box Safe in Black for 87-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ - Quadratec
Yep, a lot of links and a lot of questions. I'm just trying to figure out the best performance I can get for the buck as well as make sure I don't overpay for things I don't need or for things I can find a lot cheaper elsewhere. I'm used to 4x4 Tacoma's so the whole jeep thing is still new to me.
I'll get pictures up soon as well.