1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 0-60 on wet roads

98 Limited 5.9L with NP242 conversion. Video was taken in the rain and was severely traction limited. This was my best acceleration attempt without any tire spin.

The truck is complete stock with exception to the transfer case which gives the truck a 2WD mode. The truck is in need of some basic repairs, and then will see some performance modifications.

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[fireman1]

To bad you can't hardly hear the roar of the sweet sounding engine over the gay music!

[backyarddoall]

@fireman1 That is George Thorogood, Good music. Also, with that quiet muffler on there, can't hear the engine anyway. Radio was turned way down as it was.

[smooretogo]

Thinking about buying a 98 Cherokee limited ed. Dont know much about them. Are they good vehicles? Dependable? This one has 204k mi. good condition tho. 3k on sticker. 2500+- blue book.

ANY advice would be helpful...

[backyarddoall]

@smooretogo

They are prone to electrical problems, transfer case problems, and axle problems. They drink gas like there is no tomorrow, the 5.9L broke a whooping 13MPG most days, don't expect to see 18MPG in any grand cherokee configuration. Paying more then $2000 is too much. If you have no mechanical knowledge, don't buy a grand cherokee. Go find a regular cherokee, they are solid, dependable, more economic, nearly unbreakable, and more fun to drive.

[Mr330d]

@backyarddoall my friend bought a '91 cherokee with the 4.0 straight 6 engine it has been straight piped so it sounds as mean as hell and it's a bit of a rocket too i mean top speed isn't much but it gets there in no time and you're right the fuel mileage is terrible he has his lpg converted lol

[backyarddoall]

@kellenyiszabolcs It is just a matter of switching two jumpers behind the VIC.

[kellenyiszabolcs]

@backyarddoall And how does your VIC know, that you have a 242, and shows Part Time, Full time, etc... ?

Did you have to program it with an OBD scan tool?

[smooretogo]

Thank you VERY, very much. That is the best, most logical/knowledgeable advice I've received yet.

[backyarddoall]

Yes, I changed the NP 249 for a NP 242. The orignal NP249 broke putting power to the front wheels only. Made for an interesting burnout.

[1ownjoo2]

I see you put in a select trac transfer case ?