I think the biggest selling point to me between those 2 kits is the weight of the ESS kit. The entire kit only adds like what 46lbs to the car. Imagine doing that and installing a Kmember and netting almost 0 weight.
How do you want the powered delivered? The G2 is going to be waaayyy easier to install and there is way less maintenance involved in that system. Buuuutt the G2 is can't make much over 800 wheel and the base On3 kit can make way more then that.
it's really not even the torque, it's all the defection of that stock IRS causing wheel hop. Usually, the autos don't have as many issues vs a stick car. but all it takes is one hard hop, or one hard shift to leave you stranded.
New CJ and the supporting mods for that would be my recommendation. It will look great and perform really great. Snag a ported CJ from somewhere, TJ 69, and a PMAS intake you'll be set. if you can swing it toss some cams in it as well
The X-Trim simply allows for a higher turbine speed when it's pushed really hard. I doubt the sound changes at all because that's determined by the cut of the gears. As for fueling someone else can chime in
hahaha I highly doubt he will help him during the peasant chat live stream. Some people might be able to comment and help but be prepared to be flamed.