please help me pick a cherokee

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May 9, 2009 | 10:29 PM

#16

bigbadxj

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From: Ohio

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1995 ZJ 4.0

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Originally Posted by pontiac_fiero_g

what in particular is weak on the d35? the actual axles? housing? gear set? i beleive i can get a d44 from the rear of a bII but will it be a direct bolt in?

Axle shafts and spider gears.

May 10, 2009 | 09:54 AM

#17

huntingman2706217

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From: Griffin, G.A.

Year: 1990

Model: Comanche

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by pontiac_fiero_g

the fiero i had was an 84 2m4 but had an archie conversion to a 283ci sb chevy from an older nova. the 2.8 gm v6 only made 142 hp and torque was i beleive in the 160-170 range. since the 2.8 and 3.4 gm are the same engine and the 3.4 was available in the camaro aswell as the ls1 is the bellhousing and motor mount location the same? i could easily find a junkyard jeep and 350 for under 1k and still have a little money to find the axles i want. that or the 4.3 v690 is a very torquey engine down low that makes ok power up top too and i think was offered in the same vehicles as the 350 so it should mount right up as well?

nope... 350 doesnt mount up... theres adapters made for a 350 to bolt up to the AX15 5 speed and maybe the ax5 or whatever automatic... but no other jeep tranny will hold up to the power... they also make motor mounts for a cherokee v8 swap... only like $150... but if you want it done right then your lookin at swappin it all out pretty much... if you have the AX15 5 speed then you should be fine with a stock 350 with no mods... but nothing more... dont know anything about a 4.3 swap but i know at one point i seen a guy thats sells the motor/tranny/computers/wire harness... and everything to swap a 4.3 in anything else... there a well liked motor for swaps...

May 10, 2009 | 01:19 PM

#18

Dest

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IMO the Cherokee is very capable stock. I'd go with the 91 or 94 for the HO engine, and then whichever has 8.25 and then look at things like miles, ect.