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90 engine into a 96 Body

Old Mar 5, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Is it possible to put a 1990 engine into 1996 body?

I got a 96 body in excellent shape that threw a rod cheap, and I have a 1990 that runs great but the body's in rough shape.

I'd like to swap out the motors. I know the 90 is a Renix and the 96 is a Chrysler engine.

Will the 96 Cherokee take the 90 engine? If so is there any major modification needed?

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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Yes. Use your flywheel/flexplate, dizzy, intake and exhaust manifolds, valve cover.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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How about putting a 97 engine into the 96 body?

Anyone know about any problems doing that?

Chris
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by cwfinlayson
How about putting a 97 engine into the 96 body?

Anyone know about any problems doing that?

Chris
I don't see where that would be a problem.
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