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Old 04-17-2010, 10:40 PM
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ok i was wondering has anyone done a chevy 350 drop in there jeep.basicly i want to no what i getting into befor i do it.can anyone let me no if it was well worth it and about how hard it was and i couldnt find a thread that had a parts list if there is 1 leave me a link thanks.

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DUDE HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE SWAP BUT FROM WHAT I HEAR HARDEST PART IS ENGINE MOUNTS AND WIREING
http://advanceadapters.com/product/2288/713109.html
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thanks and sry i not the best at spelling
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ok i was wondering has anyone done a chevy 350 drop in there jeep.basicly i want to no what i getting into befor i do it.can anyone let me no if it was well worth it and about how hard it was and i couldnt find a thread that had a parts list if there is 1 leave me a link thanks.
I know this is going to sound mean, but if you have to make a thread like this then you're clearly not ready for the complications involved with this kinda swap.

With that being said. You have to worry about mounts, header clearance, adapting a transmission and rear cross member issues, along with finding a t-case that will work with a driver side drop. You will also need to have new drive shafts made, find a way to shove a much larger radiator in there because the stock cooling system is inadequate.. and that's just some of the harder stuff.

As for the spelling... I suggest using a spell check because this is a written forum. Your spelling and grammar mistakes make it harder for people to read and help you.

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Ya know what folks he posted a thread to get some help and ideas. He did not make a post to have you guys to bash his spelling or his desire to do something different. I get quite tired of seeing folks post crap in tech threads. If you have nothing constructive to say that will actually help then go post somewhere else.

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Ya know what folks he posted a thread to get some help and ideas. He did not make a post to have you guys to bash his spelling or his desire to do something different. I get quite tired of seeing folks post crap in tech threads. If you have nothing constructive to say that will actually help then go post somewhere else.

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x2 help the guy out dont slate him
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there are a few guys on youtube who have done it. I Have no idea how to do it but im sure if you contact them that they would help you out
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i just stumbled across this page with alot of useful info. maybe this will help ya out some. http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/xj_swap.htm
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thanks for cleaning it up!

This is a next year project for me and my dad and thanks i will go to youtube and see whats goin on with it thanks all
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There is a guy here in Hville where I live that did that to his cherokee. I can ask him what all was involved in the swap
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Originally Posted by 89cherokeelimited
There is a guy here in Hville where I live that did that to his cherokee. I can ask him what all was involved in the swap
thanks that would be great!
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http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1007477
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Well this would be a lot easier to follow then typing everything in lol
Great build Frankz. Nice post



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