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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: cvbbvc on March 27, 2010, 08:17:13 PM

Title: SELECTRAC vs. QUADRATRAC fuel consumption
Post by: cvbbvc on March 27, 2010, 08:17:13 PM

I would love to hear some expert opinions on selectrac vs. quadratrac in mid 90s XJ and ZJs.

-fuel consumption a lot worse with quadratrac?
-lot more maintenance?

all opinions greatly appreciated. i have owned 3 jeeps, all with the inline 6, selectrac systems. considering a quadratrac system but dont know if my wallet can handle it. thanks!!

Title: Re: SELECTRAC vs. QUADRATRAC fuel consumption
Post by: JackstandJohnny on March 27, 2010, 10:51:29 PM

its the same.

ZJs with a 4L will burn about as much as V8 ZJ on the highway; the gasmileage differnce is negligable.  at least in my ZJ experience

Title: Re: SELECTRAC vs. QUADRATRAC fuel consumption
Post by: Immortal on March 27, 2010, 11:37:28 PM

except when you romp on the skinny pedal... V8 is a thirsty little bugger.

Title: Re: SELECTRAC vs. QUADRATRAC fuel consumption
Post by: cvbbvc on March 28, 2010, 12:23:18 PM

thanks Guys - Johnny what about the v8 for city driving- notice a big jump in fuel consumption??

Title: Re: SELECTRAC vs. QUADRATRAC fuel consumption
Post by: P-Dubb on March 29, 2010, 09:18:27 PM

my old zj had full time 4wd.. 318.. and loved gas.. would go 430 kms on on a tank  (prob 80 litres).. thats mixed highway and city.. i lost 200 kms a tank when i put cherrybomb glass pack on it... but damn did it ever scream  8).. i miss that beast.

Title: Re: SELECTRAC vs. QUADRATRAC fuel consumption
Post by: JackstandJohnny on March 29, 2010, 09:36:03 PM

Quote from: cvbbvc on March 28, 2010, 12:23:18 PM

thanks Guys - Johnny what about the v8 for city driving- notice a big jump in fuel consumption??

stock v8 is ok in the city if you lay off the pedal. and i mean lay off it.  it will be ok.  4l will be better in city though.   but i'd rather be able to romp on it ;)

Title: Re: SELECTRAC vs. QUADRATRAC fuel consumption
Post by: cvbbvc on March 30, 2010, 12:20:21 PM

thanks guys i think i will consider the V8 after hearing your opinions.

Title: Re: SELECTRAC vs. QUADRATRAC fuel consumption
Post by: Ostego on March 30, 2010, 01:34:26 PM

Quote from: Immortal on March 27, 2010, 11:37:28 PM

except when you romp on the skinny pedal... V8 is a thirsty little bugger.

Haha yeah.
Looking back maybe I shouldn't have put that performance carburetor on the J20.  ;)