4 Wheel Drive/SUVs: Better Gas Mileage, wheel drive hardware, throttle body spacer

Question
What do you recommend to increase my gas mileage for my 2000 Wrangler Sahara?  I read where an individual installed a K & N filter and a "Tornado"(?).  Have heard of a "tornado"?  And what do you recommend for the best MPG?  Thanks.

Answer
Rick,

I have heard of the Tornado, and actually purchased one.  I wasn't impressed, especially the way it was made, and the price was on the high side.  If it does make a difference, it didn't seem to with my 2.5 ltr, 4 banger.  I would start with a good K&N air filter, or a "cold air intake kit", along with a good FloMaster, or Cat-Back exhaust system.  From there, you can add a throttle body spacer, which functions similar to a tornado, but is slightly cheaper, and works better.  A good addition to your exhaust system would be a good header, such as a Borla.

A good source for these items would be Quadratec (www.quadratec.com), 4-Wheel Drive Hardware (4wd.com), 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers (www.4wheelpartsadventures.com), or Performance Products (PerformanceProducts.com).  If you go to www.4wheelpartsadventures.com, you can sign up for their free magazine (Off-Road Adventures).

Carl