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General Forums => The Mess Hall => Topic started by: jagular7 on February 17, 2006, 06:47:01 PM
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Anyone have a measurement of the weight of the 2.5l? and trans (auto/manual)?
The FAQ only has info on the hp (105-125 hp @ 4,000- 5,400 rpm) and torque numbers (125-150 lb- ft @ 2,600- 3,200 rpm).
Recently, my TJ with a winch, 1/4 tank, 34" LTBs and a 60# dog weighed in at 3540#s. That's awfully heavy for the little 120hp (when brand new) engine. The power to weight ratio is really low.
I'm weighing options of other drivelines which have 120hp-150hp but are maybe 100-200#'s lighter in weight.
Where is the weight of a TJ anyways? Is it in the frame? Axle housings are quite light. The aluminum t-case is light. Could it be in the 4 cyl engine/trans? Maybe the airbags....lol?
In comparison, anyone weigh a YJ to come near its stock advertised weight?
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Look at the bright side, its got a better power to weight than your standard H1 :lol:
Trade the hard doors for cloth, remove the spare, remove the backseat, get one of those california tops that doesn't use a frame. You can probably drop 300 pounds; I think I was asking about weight in another post in here a few days ago, too. But, aerodynamics on a Jeep are a killer.
My YJ 4 probably weighs in around 3300lbs (no winch, backseat, wears 29s) or so and probably only makes about 135-140hp. But, it goes ok.
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Where is the weight of a TJ? Everywhere! The body isn't light. The frame isn't that light either. Drivetrain, even though it's made from alumunum still weighs a bit. Axles, wiring, accessories, engine, wheels, tires, etc...
Just a winch weighs in around 75-110lbs for the winch and then you've got to add the winch plate.