'86 MJ engine swap
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Model: Comanche
Engine: GM 2.8l V6
'86 MJ engine swap
I am going to be starting an engine swap on my '86 Jeep Comanche and replacing it's awesome powerless GM 2.8l V6 that is actually in need for a new crank shaft and might have more problems than I know with a 3.4l V6 out of a ~'95 camaro/firebird because I've heard their not that hard of a swap. But if anyone has some advice or anyone else that has a thread about this it would help greatly!
this is the only "guide" I'm going off of http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...Project_XJ.htm
This is my Beauty
And now im just waiting for my engine
(im not sure if these pics will load or not hah)
this is the only "guide" I'm going off of http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...Project_XJ.htm
This is my Beauty
And now im just waiting for my engine
(im not sure if these pics will load or not hah)
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.6 Stroker
I had an 86 MJ that I rebuilt the 2.8 in. Worst case of throwing money away I can remember. That was a gutless pig even after a 4 barrel carb, cam, and intake and 30 overbore. But, as with any case of buyer's remorse, after I got the truck done, I found out that Novak makes adapters for a small block bow tie into a 2.8 jeep truck. Its worth a google search. Small blocks can be had for very cheap and they are very reliable. I have seen some 3.4 swaps, and they look good and sound easy in nature, but if I were doing it again, I wouldn't hassle with the v-6. PM me if you want any more info, I did some pretty in depth research on it.
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.6 Stroker
They say you can polish a turd, but in the end it's still a turd. Well thats what the ol 2.8 comanche was, even after every edelbrock and holley accessory. I had the money to spend, so it was more of an experiment we'll say. haha
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