newageoutlaw

Ok i have a 94 XJ with a 6' and 33's. Stock 4.0 and an automatic. This summer i am probably going to be working like 80 hours a week and hopefully bringing home lots of bacon. I am planning on doing alot of modifications and was debating on an engine swap.

First off is it a good idea??

Second if i do go for it which engine. I was thinking a small block 350. Alittle more power but not to much extra weight.

Third with the new engine i will need to change the transmission and transfer case. How about the axles? Will i need to go to a chevrolet axle that way things bolt up right and it can handle the power?

RenoXJ

Honestly, I would stick with a 4.0L ... they are super torquey and bulletproof. its already fuel injected, so I think it would be going backwards to put a carbbed 350 in it... if you are having problems with your tire size, you can always gear down (or up) .... stick with the 4.0 IMO

nick_n_ii

If your looking at doing a engine swap do your self a favor and just build a stroker..

WhiteTrash87

My buddy has just got done putting a 360 in his and switching it from an auto to standard! It makes lots of power (around 400 horsepower!) Now this isn't just a trail rig either, but he does lots of muddin. He is running around a 4.5'' lift and 33's.

onesic6

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fivendime

Stroker is the best bang for the buck. Your going to have all that time and money into a V8 swap. Plus have some one off things that if they break aren't going to be easy to acquire at a local parts store. I have done many motor swaps and in some cases I wish I would have just upgraded what I had. It would have saved allot of headaches. This would also allow you to invest more of the saved cash in other things like axles and parts that will break with a V8. Just a thought.