The Official JEEP XJ vs RANGER Race Thread

[xjclassic2000]

Jim needs to get him to run on a slight up-hill. The Ranger will suck on a grade, even though whats the hp diff? maybe 40 horse?

hmmm... i think its more like 70 ish difference... not to metion the torque difference

 

[Swamprat]

should be a fair race, if you start playing in a vehicles goods and bads in a race then why race two different vehicles?

 

[crazyjim]

i'll buy your shocks and bumps if you have them installed

They're easy man!!!! I'm sure someone in Georgia would help you.

 

[tbburg]

I like desert racing. I like XJs. I like Jeepspeed. I tend to rag on EVERYBODY who drive fords. Having said that:

This thread is like watching a episode of pinks. Talk sh**, talk sh**, talk sh**. All day long,... talk sh**. Only show based only on automotive racing where I can't wait for the commercials. 'Can't stand to watch it.




SHUT THE F**K UP AND RACE!!!!!! Or go home.

 

[FordGuy]

I like desert racing. I like XJs. I like Jeepspeed. I tend to rag on EVERYBODY who drive fords. Having said that:

This thread is like watching a episode of pinks. Talk sh**, talk sh**, talk sh**. All day long,... talk sh**. Only show based only on automotive racing where I can't wait for the commercials. 'Can't stand to watch it.




SHUT THE F**K UP AND RACE!!!!!! Or go home.

Obviously, you are not as bored as we are.

 

[GrimmJeeper]

Obviously, you are not as bored as we are.

you said it Rich hahaha :roflmao: the BS stacks pretty high when its too hot out to go play!

 

[silverslk]

This is funny. I don't think Tony expected Jim to completely revamp his jeep for this race but from what I have heard about the ranger.......should be good show.

 

[FordGuy]

Yea, this is getting good now! next thing you know Jim's XJ will be linked with 25 inch's of travel.

 

[silverslk]

Yea, this is getting good now! next thing you know Jim's XJ will be linked with 25 inch's of travel.

HAHA. Well if he does manage to beat the Ranger (which, no offense Jim, I doubt) he will have earned his $100 with $3000 worth of modifications. Not that those mod's weren't already planned but he picked a good time to do it. eace:

 

[Swamprat]

how bout some pics and specs of the ranger?

 

[tcm glx]

Man o man, how in the hell did I miss this thread!!!

Haha, ok, the ranger should have around 150 HP with the 4 banger... so Rich, about a 40HP difference is right. It weighs in at about 3300 lbs (so about 600 lbs lighter).

Andy, your right, Jim will win $100 for $3k in mods.. hahahah (Jim, have to give you sh!t)

And just so you all know, I am actuallyhelping Jim get the parts he needs for his XJ, its not a hateful bet or anything....

As for beating him off the start... yeah, Jim may launch a bit quicker.... but what will keep him moving fast through the 3 feet rollers?

As for the course, Jim and I agreed a 5 mile strectch of one of the courses in Barstow (think deep whoops, not flat powerline roads)

Ok, and last but not least, XJ is the jack of all trades, but master of none. Desert racing included!!

 

[chris_amrein]

As for the course, Jim and I agreed a 5 mile strectch of one of the courses in Barstow (think deep whoops, not flat powerline roads)

I have done a lot of testing at the Hodge road loop in Barstow. It's a good mix of whoops and switchbacks and good for spectating. It would be an ideal spot for this race.

Chris

 

[tcm glx]

I have done a lot of testing at the Hodge road loop in Barstow. It's a good mix of whoops and switchbacks and good for spectating. It would be an ideal spot for this race.

Chris

Yup, thought about this exact section, and I agree... another option would be the stretch from Hodge to Outlet Center road.

 

[XxTwItChxX]

HAHA this is getting GOOD, so what is estimated date for the race?

 

[xjclassic2000]

Haha, ok, the ranger should have around 150 HP with the 4 banger... so Rich, about a 40HP difference is right.

well, that would depend on which 4 cyl it is... unless I missed it, we don't know which it has

93-97 had a 2.3L with 112hp
98-01? had the 2.5L with 120hp
01+ has a DOHC 2.3L with 143hp

We really need more specs on this ranger

 

[National Drivetrain]

I think the point is being missed a bit. It really comes down to the course.

If you want to race the 30 miles of 4' whoops going into San Felipe. I'll take the under powered IFS Ranger.

If you want to race the first 30 miles of the Lucerne course, my Cherokee with 3 time the HP will spank the Ranger.

Eric

 

[tcm glx]

I think the point is being missed a bit. It really comes down to the course.

If you want to race the 30 miles of 4' whoops going into San Felipe. I'll take the under powered IFS Ranger.

If you want to race the first 30 miles of the Lucerne course, my Cherokee with 3 time the HP will spank the Ranger.

Eric

3x the hp!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[silverslk]

I think the point is being missed a bit. It really comes down to the course.

If you want to race the 30 miles of 4' whoops going into San Felipe. I'll take the under powered IFS Ranger.

If you want to race the first 30 miles of the Lucerne course, my Cherokee with 3 time the HP will spank the Ranger.

Eric

Matter of fact Jim, I have a crispy $100 bill that says my buddies 4 cyl ranger will hand you your XJ. Call it 5 miles through one of the sections in the Barstow course........and by the way, he has less than 10k in his ranger including cost of the truck (somewhere around 6 or 7)

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=244472950&postcount=73

 

[FordGuy]

The one thing we don't know is who has the MAD driving skills. That could totally change the outcome.

 

[XxTwItChxX]

SO LETS GET SOME EXACT SPECS ON THE RANGER, and Jim you let us know exactly how your XJ will sit when complete.