91 to 89 engine swap? Can this be done?

biglerm · 12-25-2010, 08:32 PM

Hi,

I am new to the whole 4x4 game and just recently came across 2 Jeep Cherokees for $600. The 1989 is lifted and running. However it is stick which Im not a big fan of shifting especially when Im hunting (which is why I purchased the rigs). The 1991 is a sport, all stock, and does not run. The wire harness caught fire about a year ago, but the engine and tranny are still in great shape. My question is will I be able to take the HO engine out of the 91 and install it into the 1989. Any advise would greatly be appreciated. Thanks again. I hope you all had a blessed chrismas and happy new years!

biglerm · 12-25-2010, 08:37 PM

Oh yes almost forgot. I would like to know if I could put the automatic tranny along with the engine out of the 91 cherokee in the 89? Thanks again!

89whiteXJ · 12-25-2010, 08:56 PM

you can do it there are just a few things that you ned to do and a ho renix hybrid thing. Search that on here and you will find out what parts you need to mix and match.
Why dont you just get a wiring harness and swap the lift? Sounds easier in my opinion. With the 89 being renix and the 91 being obd.

biglerm · 12-25-2010, 09:06 PM

Actually that is what I was thinking. Is all suspension the same from 89 to the 91?

huntingman2706217 · 12-25-2010, 09:13 PM

i did that write up on the hybrid... but i did it cause some dummy put a 96 engine in my 89 and i didnt realise it till after i bought it and started ordering parts... otherwise no its not worth it if you havent bought the stuff already... buy the right motor... im not sure if you can swap the tranny around without changing the harnesses... i just bought my first automatic cherokee so i dont know about sensors and all yet...

89whiteXJ · 12-25-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by huntingman2706217

i did that write up on the hybrid... but i did it cause some dummy put a 96 engine in my 89 and i didnt realise it till after i bought it and started ordering parts... otherwise no its not worth it if you havent bought the stuff already... buy the right motor... im not sure if you can swap the tranny around without changing the harnesses... i just bought my first automatic cherokee so i dont know about sensors and all yet...

your write up is what I was refering him to check out. I read over it alot b/c Im planning on doing a 99 intake set up with HO head and your set up will work perfect.

huntingman2706217 · 12-25-2010, 09:27 PM

glad it helps boss!

12-25-2010, 08:56 PM	#3
89whiteXJ CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,047 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Auto Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D44 Rear Axle: Sterling Tires: 36" militarys Lift Specifications: Different parts to make it work	you can do it there are just a few things that you ned to do and a ho renix hybrid thing. Search that on here and you will find out what parts you need to mix and match. Why dont you just get a wiring harness and swap the lift? Sounds easier in my opinion. With the 89 being renix and the 91 being obd. __________________ Frankie 1989 XJ 6.5" RC Lift CHEROKEETECH.COM ^^Click Here^^ Come check it out, Sign up and Tell them I sent you. Hogwaller Mudbog Offcamber4x4 <-- North East FL Area

12-25-2010, 09:13 PM	#5
huntingman2706217 Dan likes feet... 1990 Jeep Comanche My Garage Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Griffin, G.A. Posts: 15,892 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: Dana 60 Rear Axle: sterling 10.50 Tires: 40x17r16.5 Lift Specifications: 4.5in custom Misc Accessories: read of my build page in my sig...	i did that write up on the hybrid... but i did it cause some dummy put a 96 engine in my 89 and i didnt realise it till after i bought it and started ordering parts... otherwise no its not worth it if you havent bought the stuff already... buy the right motor... im not sure if you can swap the tranny around without changing the harnesses... i just bought my first automatic cherokee so i dont know about sensors and all yet... __________________ XJ build page HERE Owned 12 XJ's, 1 ZJ, 2 WJ's, 4 Mj's, and now a WK2 Overland in 3 years... except for the ZJ... that was like 7 years ago... Jeep Porn Facebook page... good guys here lol... https://www.facebook.com/GotJeep?fref=ts

12-25-2010, 09:27 PM	#7
huntingman2706217 Dan likes feet... 1990 Jeep Comanche My Garage Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Griffin, G.A. Posts: 15,892 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: Dana 60 Rear Axle: sterling 10.50 Tires: 40x17r16.5 Lift Specifications: 4.5in custom Misc Accessories: read of my build page in my sig...	glad it helps boss! __________________ XJ build page HERE Owned 12 XJ's, 1 ZJ, 2 WJ's, 4 Mj's, and now a WK2 Overland in 3 years... except for the ZJ... that was like 7 years ago... Jeep Porn Facebook page... good guys here lol... https://www.facebook.com/GotJeep?fref=ts

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12-25-2010, 08:37 PM	#2
biglerm Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6 My Photos Cherokee	Oh yes almost forgot. I would like to know if I could put the automatic tranny along with the engine out of the 91 cherokee in the 89? Thanks again!

12-25-2010, 09:06 PM	#4
biglerm Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6 My Photos Cherokee	Actually that is what I was thinking. Is all suspension the same from 89 to the 91?

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