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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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Does anyone know of any V-8 conversions for the 90's style cherokee? I know that anything is possible but i was wondering which one is the least amount of fabrication and other component swapping. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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use thet search on here there is alot of helpfull stuff on here, im sayin this cause i dint know nothin about doin a V8 swap just tryin to help
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:03 AM
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thanks, i've been checking out the search thing, just a looooooooooot of info EXCEPT for the thing that i really want to know lol. I just wanna know if there is any v8 that will mate up to the tranny that is already in mine.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:26 AM
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um there are adapters you can buy for that but you mught wanna swap the V8 tranny in there
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:30 AM
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well, where is it that I can find a complete adapter kit for a 5.2? cause that's the one i'm looking into
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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do a search on pirate4x4.com for the same thing and sift through that bank of information. i think you will find what you need there.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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im pretty sure u can bolt up a 5.0 w/o an adapter
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by jonnyb78
im pretty sure u can bolt up a 5.0 w/o an adapter
Which one?
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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never did it but was told a ford 5.0 like outta mustang. anyone know if thats true

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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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go to advanceadapters.com they have everything you will need.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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I will get some people totally sick with this vid... hehe
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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and:
same jeep.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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I went to advanceadapters and i could not find my transmission on there. Is there another name for the AW4?
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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I keep telling you guys, sand is sooooo much fun. A little horsepower and the right tires is all it takes.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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well mister 4.3L XJ... how hard of a swap is that motor? cause i'm open for suggestions at the moment. I would loooooooove a v8 swap but if i could get a 4.3 liter that would be straight with me.
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