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Offline JackstandJohnny

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #45 on: July 08, 2010, 03:03:22 PM »
so your saying my engine needs more zinc? 


i've heard 4L have flat tappets or something; why is the zinc needed? does it increase efficiency on the cam so as to get better mileage?
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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #46 on: July 08, 2010, 03:12:14 PM »
I think my engine suffers from N.B.P.E...Therefore needs more zinc, to compensate.
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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #47 on: July 08, 2010, 04:03:51 PM »
Zinc is that answer....but only when combined with one of THESE:

http://www.fitchcatalyst.com/details.php?prodId=4&category=20

And then you should add a water boost hydrogen fuel cell. Just use that spare current from your alternator to creat hydrogen that you then inject into your engine  :) You're guaranteed to get at least 60 MPG, and an extra 50 HP.
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Offline parabs

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #48 on: July 08, 2010, 04:06:42 PM »
For christ sakes

Shut up already

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Look man, Im not trying to be a dick, I am not looking to show you up or damage your ego, or tarnish your rep or anything.  I have said that you know a massive amount about jeep, knowledge I may never possess.  I give you props for all the work you have and the experience you have gained.

It is difficult for me to just leave it when you make an argument without backing up your statements, rather you just start with the nerds blasts and how you think this is all bullshit.  If that is the way I conducted my self when I am working I simply wouldnt be working...that is my world.  That translates to my home life.  I can see you and I would likely never be able to have a technical conversation because I always ask questions that require the person telling me how it is to back up/prove statements, and you seem unwilling to participate in that type of conversation. 

That is fine, Ill leave this alone because I can see that if I dont, it wont get left alone...

plus it is not a good thing to have my identity questioned when the questioner is asking my if I am "jpthing"

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Offline parabs

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #49 on: July 08, 2010, 04:14:27 PM »
jpthing.... is that you?

I am not "jpthing", nor an I an alternative personality of "jpthing"

I think that if I was "jpthing" I would say this absolutely will work rather than prefacing my first post with a phrase like "fairy tale world"
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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #50 on: July 08, 2010, 04:15:30 PM »
I am not "jpthing", nor an I an alternative personality of "jpthing"

I think that if I was "jpthing" I would say this absolutely will work rather than prefacing my first post with a phrase like "fairy tale world"

You just sound little like him...
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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #51 on: July 08, 2010, 04:24:10 PM »
You just sound little like him...

that is a damning statement.

ugh.
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Offline dac

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #52 on: July 08, 2010, 06:23:07 PM »
I'm going to install some of these under my hood

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #53 on: July 08, 2010, 08:09:05 PM »
I'm going to install some of these under my hood




those only came  in the base model wranglers. i think they held 4 of them.  ;D
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Offline rangerdanger

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #54 on: July 08, 2010, 10:40:02 PM »
I'm going to install some of these under my hood



I think they have to be really angry to get the best mileage lol
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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #55 on: July 09, 2010, 07:47:45 AM »
I'm going to install some of these under my hood



I used to have 4 of these under my hood, and damn watch out when they got really angry
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Offline esi

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #56 on: July 09, 2010, 11:25:46 AM »
A stroker kit will put some of these under your hood.
Replacement parts seem to come free with alternators as well.




For better milage lower the jeep,  put skinny tires on @ 80 PSI,   and get rid of the transfer case. And you might want to try to find a old VW beetle to cut the roof off of and put it on the jeep for better aerodynamics :)
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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #57 on: July 09, 2010, 12:41:15 PM »
A stroker kit will put some of these under your hood.
Replacement parts seem to come free with alternators as well.




For better milage lower the jeep,  put skinny tires on @ 80 PSI,   and get rid of the transfer case. And you might want to try to find a old VW beetle to cut the roof off of and put it on the jeep for better aerodynamics :)

Badgers?? We don't need no stinking badgers!

I recall seeing the high PSI idea on Red Green.  He also said the faster you go the rounder your tires get reducing the rolling resistance thus giving you better gas mileage.
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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #58 on: July 09, 2010, 12:45:27 PM »
Badgers only improve mileage if you're driving an XJ. They need the extra room in the back of the station wagons.
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Offline Bigg Rudd

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #59 on: July 09, 2010, 12:45:57 PM »
Also, always put it in neutral and turn off the motor on down grades.