93 motor in 2000 XJ

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10-07-2015, 05:44 PM

cherokee3597a

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93 motor in 2000 XJ

Hello all,

I'm currently rebuilding a motor from a 1993 XJ with plans of putting it into a 2000 model. The 1993 has a distributor, but the newer models have coil packs; how exactly does one transition to that system? Because I've noticed the newer head castings have bosses between the spark plug holes, un like my #7120 head.

Anything else I should consider from those who have done similar swaps?

All input is appreciated.

Thanks!

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10-07-2015, 06:34 PM

Bustedback

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Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter

You can make some brackets to hold the coil rail. I have also seen people remotely mount a Dodge truck coil from a V10 and use spark plug wires.

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10-08-2015, 07:53 AM

t.mcginley.jr

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Year: 2000

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Engine: 4.0L

Look at the build thread in my signature, I'm running a 1996 4.0L in my 2000 XJ. I took some pics of the coil pack brackets I made and how to swap the old distributor for the cam position sensor/synchronizer from your original engine.