RE: 4.0 Humpster Update

["Widiker, John D" <john.widiker@xxxxxxx>]

I'm not sure about the gear, what was stock in 1971 with a 258? I do
know it always sounded like it needed another gear to shift into, anyone
know?

~John

-----Original Message-----
From: farna@xxxxxxx [mailto:farna@xxxxxxx] 
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 9:55 AM
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: 4.0 Humpster Update


The 4.0L has just abnout the same power as a stock 76 360. Plus it's a
bit lighter! Car should be a dream to drive. My 4.6L is great, though I
need to bump the idle up just a hair, and get a bigger throttle body.
The AW4 is good, but I sure would like a five speed! I don't think I'll
convert this car, but if I do another I'll find a five speed. What are
you running for a rear gear? Jeep XJ/MJ used 3.08 with the AX15, I
assume you're running a little more -- maybe a 3.15? 

On August 12, 2005 Widiker, John D wrote:

> Drove the fuelie Humpster to work today, it's not completely finished 
> but enough, runs flat out amazing. Has literally twice the power of 
> the 258 and overdrive is a dream. If anyone is planning a 4.0 swap I 
> endorse it whole heartedly. The AX15 while crowded fits with no panel 
> smashing and the hydraulic clutch has good feel. The rock steady idle 
> and willingness to rev is very very cool as well.
> 
> Went to the Michigan DMV and got myself a new plate, it will now wear 
> GEARHED for it's tag, was surprised it wasn't taken.
> 
> 
> ~John


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