1997 Jeep Cherokee Country - Modifications
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    • Specs:
    Engine:
    PowerTech 4.0L I6
    Bosch +4 Platinum Spark Plugs
    Open Exhaust (Gutted Cat, No Muffler)
    MSD Blaster Coil 2
    62mm Bored Throttle Body
    Ractive Air Intake
    IAT Resistor (Switched)
    Tires/Wheels:
    235/75R15 Toyo A/T Open Country's
    Stock 15" Premium Wheels
    Audio System:
    Stock Infinity 6-Speaker System
    Polk EX602a Rear Channels
    Other:
    Cobra CB Radio
    Custom Ram Air Intake
    White Face EL Guages
    Carpeting removed
    Red interior trim
    Red interior lighting

    Completed Modifications:

  • Red Interior Trim Painting
  • Bosch +4 Platinum Spark Plugs
  • Cat-Back Straight Pipe Exhaust
  • MSD Blaster Ignition Coil
  • Custom Ram Air Ducting
  • Hella 500 Driving Lights (on hiatus currently)
  • Bored (Port Matched) 62mm Throttle Body
  • Carpeting Removed
  • Modified Ractive Honda Predule Intake
  • Red Interior Lighting


    • Future Modifications:

    Intake:
  • Poweraid throttle body spacer
    • or
  • b/CT throttle body spacer - click here
  • 1999+ Intake manifold
  • Eventually a custom manifold to facilitate direct port propane, nitrous and alcohol injection


    • Cooling:
  • CSF or GDI 3-core radiator
  • Hood louvered up the center indention - click here
  • Flex-a-lite dual electric fans
  • Hood Scoop(s) - Eventually to direct air through an intercooler...


    • Exhaust:
  • Custom turbo manifold and downpipe
  • High-flow catalytic converter
  • All stainless steel, of course...


    • Fuel & Ignition:
  • MegaSquirt ECU
  • EDIS system from a Ford Explorer (MegaSquirt compatible...)
  • Upgraded pump, since I will eventually need one for the turbo setup
  • High flow injectors


    • Suspension & Exterior:
  • 35mm front & rear sway bars
  • Stiffer stock height springs
  • Bilstein remote resivoir shocks


    • Accessories:
  • Garvin Wilderness roof rack
  • Another pair of Hella 500s, move all 4 to roof rack
  • Lightforce 240 Blitz or 240 HID Blitz for bumper
  • IPF H4 conversion headlights
  • American Racing Outlaw II wheels
  • Onboard computer system for engine management and entertainment


    • Far down the road:
  • 4.6L Stroker
  • Built head with LS1 valves
  • Forced Induction via Turbocharger (Garrett T04)
  • Propane injection
  • Nitrous injection
  • Beefy drivetrain: Built 4-speed auto, built transfer case, Ford 9" rear end


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