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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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I just got a 88 2.9 4x4 its gutless it has 3.73 gears are these naturally weak or is there something wrong with mine
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 12:38 AM
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Nop, sorry to say its goin to be gutless, Because its extra cab, 4x4 and only has a 2.9 to push it around, But you can put on a better muffler and spectre intake to help it scoot alittle better, Oh and id sea foam it, i did that to my 4.0 and my pops 4.9 and it really helpd, That and run 2 bottles of fuel system cleaner, and get the better stuff youll see better results and check you air filter and what not.... So give those ideas a try and lit us know
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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Ok thanks alot
 
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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another way to get a little more top end power out of the 2.9L is to swap the throttle body off of an older 86-87 2.9L..the 86-87 throttle body is alot bigger.. i did this to mine and it gave it a little more get up and go..
 
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"Zip tie mod" did wonders on mine.

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