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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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was wandering if i can put a 89 cherokee cylinder head on a 95 cherokee block without problems?
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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I'm going to vote "yes".
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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No. The ports on the Renix head do not match up directly with the later intake and exhaust manifolds. As well as the throttle body and wiring for sensors will be different.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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The 95 head is an H.O. head, the 89 is not and is different in port size.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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Well, I'll put it another way... it'll work but why would you when there's a plentiful supply of HO heads. Spend a few bucks and get the right head for the vehicle.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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it wouldnt work. sell it and get the right one.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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forgot about the renix ok lol thanks guys
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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For clarificaton:

It will work, and quite easily I might add. I've done 2 of them. The intake ports ONLY are off slightly on the bottom, about 1/8". But I agree the HO heads are plentiful and unless you're getting the 89 head for free or something, I'd hunt down the right head.
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