dado150

Hi all, If I missed this post sorry. I have a 2000 grand cherokee 4.0 motor with blown motor and would like to swap it with a 2000 cherokee sport 4.0 is this a drop in or will it be way more pulling parts. My wife is going nuts without her baby. Also if this is not compatable what will work? Thanks Dale

nick_n_ii

You might have to swap some brackets, like for the power steering and such. Other than that the motors should be the same just a direct swap. The other thing that might be different is the water pump.

But the base motors are all the same...

dado150

Thanks Nick. I can get get my hands on a 2000 Jeep 4.7 v8 from a buddy but feel the swap may be to much, but could be worth it in the long run

RRAM

Are you talking swapping a 4.7 into place of a 4.0? I would guess that could be done if you had the jeep with the donor engine. I think it would be way to much work and not worth it.

nick_n_ii

YA the 4.7 would require a donor rig. THe computer, trans and all the wiring...

Metmknice

WHy swap in a not-so-reliable engine, with something that can last forever?

4.0L I6 > 4.7L V8

dado150

Thanks for input. I just had opportunity for a larger motor and figured it "maybe" worth while, but i only could get the motor and some wiring for cheap (no tranny). I'll stick with the 4.0. Again thanks and a great forum and all the info.

nick_n_ii

The 4.7 is a very good motor, just not the easiest swap....