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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 87xj2
How does motor swapping work...I have straight sixs in all 8 my jeeps 87-91.here's my beef I got 3 jeeps for parts but with messed up body's just beat too hell an I've come across clean lookin v6 an 4 bangers. So how too. Can it be done. Will it fit....
If it came factory in one it'll go in the other..
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 87xj2
How does motor swapping work...I have straight sixs in all 8 my jeeps 87-91.here's my beef I got 3 jeeps for parts but with messed up body's just beat too hell an I've come across clean lookin v6 an 4 bangers. So how too. Can it be done. Will it fit....
You would have to swap the engine, wiring harnesses, cooling system, and I think the trans and transfercase due to different spline count.

Basically anytuing that's different, switch it out. Factory engine swaps are relatively easy if you have the donor vehicle right there, its when you start crossbreeding it gets tricky haha
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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Ok, so I swapped my injectors for 703s last night, and it ran great...until I started it up this morning. Now it's throwing the same code P0203 open circuit injector 3. That leads me to believe its the plug. How can I fix this? Electronics on a car is my least favorite part. Help!
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by DrewzillaXJ
Ok, so I swapped my injectors for 703s last night, and it ran great...until I started it up this morning. Now it's throwing the same code P0203 open circuit injector 3. That leads me to believe its the plug. How can I fix this? Electronics on a car is my least favorite part. Help!
Someone would need to second this but I think you can swap the writing to another one but it's a specif one. I coulda be wrong be so least correct me if anything
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by wiggles

If it came factory in one it'll go in the other..
Unless he tries to put an I6 in a '84-86 XJ. That requires firewall modification.
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Someone would need to second this but I think you can swap the writing to another one but it's a specif one. I coulda be wrong be so least correct me if anything
my local autozone can get one, but how do i wire 'em up? which color is pos, which neg?
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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Well... I wanna put speakers in the back of my xj and im not sure where to run the wires?
And I'm putting the wiring kit for trailer lights and I want to run them to the out side permanently without just throwing them out the hatch. Any suggestions? Plz and thank you

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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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[quote=dwilly;2426581]Well... I wanna put speakers in the back of my xj and im not sure where to run the wires?
And I'm putting the wiring kit for trailer lights and I want to run them to the out side permanently without just throwing them out the hatch. Any suggestions? Plz and thank you



Run the wires through the trim on the inside, it all comes off. For the towing lights, wire it from underneath? Anyways no one is going to email you so goodluck.

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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Ok renix xj. Low idle crappy throttle and tranny response, truck will eventually die. tps?
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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Ok renix xj. Low idle crappy throttle and tranny response, truck will eventually die. tps?
TPS, CPS, IAC, CTS. Try unplugging CTS and see if it helps. That's the easiest test. It's right here behind the #1 freeze plug:

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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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My turn. Renix. My MAT/IAT sensor has continuity to ground on both pins and has varying resistance across all pins in this connector:

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My question is: What the ****?
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 87xj2
How does motor swapping work...I have straight sixs in all 8 my jeeps 87-91.here's my beef I got 3 jeeps for parts but with messed up body's just beat too hell an I've come across clean lookin v6 an 4 bangers. So how too. Can it be done. Will it fit....
You'll need the frame horns for the 4.0 (what the engine mounts bolt to), wiring harness, radiator and front plate (4.0 radiator sits much closer to the grill, 2.5 radiator might work, but not in its stock position. Not enough room), as said before you'll need the tranny, transfercase (unless you want to change the one you have to a 23 spline), and both driveshafts as well if you're changing from manual to auto.
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

TPS, CPS, IAC, CTS. Try unplugging CTS and see if it helps. That's the easiest test. It's right here behind the #1 freeze plug:
I'll have to explore with a volt meter. Not the cts
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
My turn. Renix. My MAT/IAT sensor has continuity to ground on both pins and has varying resistance across all pins in this connector:

My question is: What the ****?
Isnt that the NSS wireing connector?
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206

Isnt that the NSS wireing connector?
Appears to be. It runs to the trans.



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