Posted by MoparNorm on Friday, March 14, 2003 at 11:23AM :
In Reply to: Re: Repowered to V-8, then back to 6 ? posted by Vaughn on Friday, March 14, 2003 at 10:35AM :
Having too much power is like having too much money, can't really happen, if you use your self-control. Improving or changing one aspect of a vehicle requires compensation in either driving style or in strengthening (is that a word??) the next 'downstream' component. More HP means more clutch is needed, more speed with a heavier weight in the Jeep means more suspension is required to keep that weight off of the sprung and un-sprung components. Just as bigger than stock tires usually requires better brakes and steering. All of this must be tempered by the type of driving that you do, the type of terrain that you drive in, and your driving style. You can't go hunting for dove with buck shot at 12 feet, you can't hunt for deer with bird shot at 100 yards. Use and application, use and application. Think out your options and needs before making changes in the factory designed purpose of your truck.
MN
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