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Old 07-03-2010, 02:26 AM
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i know with any i6 to v8 swap is very hard this and that. but wouldnt the 305 be easier of a swap in than a 350? or would it just be more worth to do the 350?
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i think 350 might be better than 305. you're gonna run into the exactly the same issues with both.
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yes go 350 ,yes there are adapter kits for that from were i forget off-hand
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350 and 305 are exactly the same, except in the horsepower dept. put the 350 in you'll be sad if you dont..........
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X2 Just do it and take many, many pictures.

Heck how about a 6.5L Duramax Diesel, same fit and lots of torque
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X2. As stated for the work and expense involved you'd be happier with the 350 IMO. Same amount of work and money, mostly same parts unless you go with a carb rather than an F.I. set up. F.I.= better performance and MPGs, and you don't have the fuel starvation issues when off-roading you have with a carb. JMO
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Originally Posted by Willys55
X2 Just do it and take many, many pictures.

Heck how about a 6.5L Duramax Diesel, same fit and lots of torque
Good idea Russ. I'd like to see that swap.
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Originally Posted by ol"blue
Good idea Russ. I'd like to see that swap.
I would do it for the fun of it! , But I never have any time these days.
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Originally Posted by Willys55
I would do it for the fun of it! , But I never have any time these days.
You've got a great attitude Russ, and it looks like you appreciate a challenge.
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More than possible. Reality. FrankZ has a write up on NAXJA I think. He's on here too under the same user. Talk to him about it.
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lol no no no u dont want a 350 you want a 572....or in the diesle department def a 24v cummins lol
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If a Viper V10 can be messaged into a PT Cruiser, sliding a Chevy small block in an XJ would seem like a piece of cake. Only problem I see is spending time and money on installing a 305.

http://jalopnik.com/5111002/decoma-pt10
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The 305 is nothing but a boat anchor. 350 would be the wise choice.
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
The 305 is nothing but a boat anchor. 350 would be the wise choice.

Exactly what I was going to say.
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