Recent content by mvktr2

90 renix equipped xj, 6 cylinder engine, just rebuilt, never started. Completely new never encountered issue in 15 years of owning this vehicle. I put this here as it's an oem issue even though it is occurring after a stroker build/installation. I got my engine in, have everything attached...

What this doesn't show is the downshift and drop in speed by 10 mph on a moderate-medium hill or much more on more dramatic heels. I've run 3.55s on 32" and hate it driving in MS which isn't particularly hilly compared to some states and far from flat compared to others. Keeping 60-65 is hard...

The OP is driving a manual according to posts concerning the clutch. This means the stock differential gearing is 3.05 iirc. For comparison stock automatic ax15 equipped differential gearing is 3.55. Thus there is a significant difference between going to 4.56 from the two different starting...

Think a forum Mod could adjust my header to read: '97 (0630 head) Stroker in 90 Renix based XJ Exhaust Question?' TY

Darko I just posted a similar question. I however have a newer engine in my 90 XJ. My solution, that I'm looking for confirmation on, is to buy the header I want (97-99 0630 head compatible) and weld the proper EGR return tube and O2 fittings onto it. If you can't do this a good muffler...

So I'm finally speaking up on NAXJA looking for help from someone with hopefully similar experience. I have a 90' XJ with Renix system. For over a decade it has had a 97 engine in it with a 0630 head. However the intake, throttle body, and exhaust manifold like the rest of the vehicle were...