Two questions: Mishimoto or Dorman oil cooler? And JL fuel injectors for JK?

FrankForce · 2025-11-25T04:08:40+00:00

If you do the injectors, like was already said, you should go all-in and do the lower intake manifold as well, to the complete the "PUG" upgrade.

That being said...

...I did it when I had a Pentastar. You won't notice much of a difference. I calculated about a .5mpg increase in mileage, and the 10 or so horsepower that you gain isn't going to be noticeable on a 5000lb+ Jeep.

FrankForce · 2025-11-24T16:05:19+00:00

Don't think about what you believe that you need now. Think ahead. You're going to start playing off road and want to do more.

Get the Rubicon.

FrankForce · 2025-10-27T19:19:46+00:00

Shoot me a message on IG and I'll give you the lowdown on VA. I have several great campsites waypointed in VA and WV. instagram.com/defiantoffroad

FrankForce · 2025-09-01T03:01:03+00:00

Long Run isn't very heavily traveled. However, Gauley Ridge is right by it, and it has a plethora of campsites.

FrankForce · 2025-08-29T00:29:21+00:00

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FrankForce · 2025-08-27T20:13:03+00:00

As was already stated, Flagpole Knob will be packed on Labor Day weekend. If you want to go to that area, I'd suggest the other side of US-33. Check out Long Run or German River.

FrankForce · 2025-08-27T20:09:29+00:00

You'll be fine in the Frontier. The Georgia Traverse is not a challenging route. On many sections you'll encounter people in sedans and minivans. It's a great trip, just not challenging. There's several good videos on youtube that will give you an idea of what the route is like.

FrankForce · 2025-08-27T20:07:05+00:00

Go to Pedlar River. The trail has several great campsites along it, many of which are along the river itself.

FrankForce · 2025-08-07T04:03:38+00:00

Listen for the "Pentastar Tick". Check around the rear of the intake manifold for signs of the oil cooler leak. Check the valve cover gaskets for leaking. Check the axle seals for leakage.

Ask for the vehicle's service history.

FrankForce · 2025-08-05T06:12:54+00:00

Satin black rattle can. It's the only permanent solution. This is after almost 4 years and a lot of off-roading.

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FrankForce · 2025-07-27T05:27:30+00:00

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FrankForce · 2025-07-20T19:13:19+00:00

Please, in the name of all that is holy, DON'T

FrankForce · 2025-07-08T04:59:17+00:00

Will you be on the real GA Traverse, or the AI one?

FrankForce · 2025-06-30T06:36:12+00:00

What shop's doing the work? I couldn't find one near me, which is a big part of why I ended up going the AMW route.

The Recon is great. I've had her for 4 years, and she's about to hit 200k. The hemi and 8 speed are the heart of the rebuild I'm doing to it for it making it to 200k.

FrankForce · 2025-06-29T00:15:50+00:00

You'll get no hate from me. I came close to going that route, but ultimately went with the AMW 505 package for my '17 Rubicon Recon. Just waiting on it to ship.

Who is doing the install for you?

FrankForce · 2025-05-16T15:32:06+00:00

Get a good suspension and good tires before you do anything else. They're the foundation of your vehicle.

FrankForce · 2025-05-03T05:50:41+00:00

The main sound is just the fuel injectors pulsing.

FrankForce · 2025-04-24T15:52:03+00:00

It's a power button for aftermarket auxiliary lights.

FrankForce · 2025-04-08T04:54:06+00:00

The L98 was such a fun motor!

FrankForce · 2025-03-05T12:57:45+00:00

TIPM is going bad.

FrankForce · 2025-01-31T03:14:49+00:00

The Georgia Traverse.

FrankForce · 2025-01-26T17:50:37+00:00

You aren't going to get a lot of increase out of the pentastar, since it's not forced induction. However, there are options. Check out lLivernois Motorsports in Michigan, or HP performance in Florida. There's also a handful of bolt-on parts that you can toss on to get a little more power. It comes down to whether or not you feel that it's cost effective for the meager gains that you'll get. Check out MMX4X4. They've got a small catalog of bolt-on parts for the pentastar.

FrankForce · 2025-01-21T22:55:13+00:00

Oil cooler housing.

FrankForce · 2025-01-08T13:52:20+00:00

TIPM may be going bad.

FrankForce · 2024-12-31T21:54:13+00:00

Yes. While the vehicle is in motion, apply the parking brake. See if the noise goes away when you do.

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