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Jul 29, 2009 | 02:12 AM

rayharris46

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Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Liter I-6

1997 ZJ engine swap

I have the 4.0L 6 cyl engine in my rig now. Can I install a 5.9L V8?

Thanks

Jul 29, 2009 | 04:45 PM

lukkywun007

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it wont bolt up. you will have to replace the tranny and do a little chop shop to the engine mounts. along with move a few other components as well.

Jul 29, 2009 | 05:15 PM

seed

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Year: 2000

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

And ditch your 35 rear for a 44.

Jul 29, 2009 | 05:47 PM

ol"blue

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From: Tenn. and Mich.

Year: 2004

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.7L V8

It would be ideal to have a donor vehicle for all the parts you're going to need.

Jul 29, 2009 | 08:44 PM

rayharris46

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Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Liter I-6

Thanks

Thanks for the info folks. Sounds like more than I want to get into.

Whats the diff between a 35 and a 44 rearend ??

Ray

Jul 29, 2009 | 09:14 PM

seed

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Year: 2000

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayharris46

Whats the diff between a 35 and a 44 rearend ??

Ray

In a nutshell the D44A is much beefier

Jul 29, 2009 | 10:41 PM

Stewhatch

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Year: 1999 & 2004

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 + 4.7

Seed - do all 8 cyl GC have the beefier 44 rear end? ? question remains, is it worth the effort to sway a 4.0 for a 4.7 / 8 cyl. motor?

1997 ZJ engine swap

1997 ZJ engine swap

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