has anyone put a V8 into a cherokee
05-20-2010, 07:02 PM
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i havent, is something wrong with your 4.0? if your looking for more power alot of people have stroked theres.... or if its because your running larger tires regearing is much easier.
05-20-2010, 07:07 PM
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well i have been thinking on makeing it bigger i want to put it on some 44in tractor tires and make it all chevy running gear with a 350 V8 that why i was asking
05-20-2010, 07:13 PM
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axles wont work but I have head of people putting in a 350. have i seen one? no. thats a large motor in a small engine compartment. try and see how it goes but I'm sure its a ton of work. hope that helps
05-20-2010, 07:28 PM
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There are some videos on youtube with an orange xj with a corvette engine, i think a 5.7 or something. it is sick. I have seen some wranglers with the chevy 350 but never an xj.
05-20-2010, 07:50 PM
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we used to have a wrangler with a 350 chevy vortex in it......i think i saw a guy on here putting a v8 in his cherokee let me see if i can find him
05-20-2010, 07:52 PM
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05-20-2010, 08:33 PM
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Here's a list of possible V8 candidates
Car Motors At a Glance
RPO
Gen
Displ.
Power
Applications
Notes
LS1
III
5.7L
305-350 hp / 335-375 lb-ft
97-04 Corvette
98-02 Camaro / Firebird
04 GTO
Original Gen III
LS2
IV
6.0L
390-400 hp / 395-405 lb-ft
05-07 Corvette
05-06 GTO
06-07 CTS-V
05-06 SSR
06-08 Trailblazer SS
08+ Saab 9-7X Aero
Replacement for LS1
LS3
IV
6.2L
430 hp / 424 lb-ft
08+ Corvette
2010 Camaro
Replacement for LS2
LS4
IV
5.3L
303 hp / 323 lb-ft
05-08 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
06-09 Chevrolet Impala SS
06-07 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
08-09 Buick Lacrosse " Super"
Transverse for FWD car
LS6
III
5.7L
385-405 hp / 385-400 lb-ft
01-05 Corvette Z06
04-05 Cadillac CTS V
H.O. Version of LS1
LS7
IV
7.0L
470 hp / 505 lb-ft
06-08 Corvette Z06
Replacement for LS6
Dry Sump
LS9
IV
6.2L
638 hp / 604 lb-ft
09 Corvette ZR1
Replacement for LS7
Supercharged
LSA
IV
6.2L
556 hp / 551 lb-ft
09+ Cadillac CTS-V
Similar to LS9
Supercharged
For Cadillac CTS-V
L76
IV
6.0L
361 hp / 385 lb-ft
08-09 Pontiac G8 GT
Cross between truck L76 and LS3
For Pontiac G8 GT
RPO
Gen
Displ.
Power
Applications
Notes
LS1
III
5.7L
305-350 hp / 335-375 lb-ft
97-04 Corvette
98-02 Camaro / Firebird
04 GTO
Original Gen III
LS2
IV
6.0L
390-400 hp / 395-405 lb-ft
05-07 Corvette
05-06 GTO
06-07 CTS-V
05-06 SSR
06-08 Trailblazer SS
08+ Saab 9-7X Aero
Replacement for LS1
LS3
IV
6.2L
430 hp / 424 lb-ft
08+ Corvette
2010 Camaro
Replacement for LS2
LS4
IV
5.3L
303 hp / 323 lb-ft
05-08 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
06-09 Chevrolet Impala SS
06-07 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
08-09 Buick Lacrosse " Super"
Transverse for FWD car
LS6
III
5.7L
385-405 hp / 385-400 lb-ft
01-05 Corvette Z06
04-05 Cadillac CTS V
H.O. Version of LS1
LS7
IV
7.0L
470 hp / 505 lb-ft
06-08 Corvette Z06
Replacement for LS6
Dry Sump
LS9
IV
6.2L
638 hp / 604 lb-ft
09 Corvette ZR1
Replacement for LS7
Supercharged
LSA
IV
6.2L
556 hp / 551 lb-ft
09+ Cadillac CTS-V
Similar to LS9
Supercharged
For Cadillac CTS-V
L76
IV
6.0L
361 hp / 385 lb-ft
08-09 Pontiac G8 GT
Cross between truck L76 and LS3
For Pontiac G8 GT
05-20-2010, 08:43 PM
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Engine: 4.0L HO Straight 6 cyl
5.2L V-8s are running hot when off-road, and a 350 is going to be worse. You're going to need to do some cutting to accomodate bigger headers, an oversize radiator, and install some hood vents. Maybe some fender vents, or other modifications.
And as someone who jammed a 460 Marine block into a Ford F250, I can tell you from experience that making your own motor mounts, meshing to the transmission, and finding accessories & accessory mounts is a real chore. You will be modding and fabbing A LOT, and returning a lot to the parts store. Make sure you have plenty of money, and a great relationship with your parts guys.
And as someone who jammed a 460 Marine block into a Ford F250, I can tell you from experience that making your own motor mounts, meshing to the transmission, and finding accessories & accessory mounts is a real chore. You will be modding and fabbing A LOT, and returning a lot to the parts store. Make sure you have plenty of money, and a great relationship with your parts guys.
05-20-2010, 09:34 PM
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I have a 4.3L, which is a chopped down 5.7. I had to do everything for a V8 swap for this one and could drop a small block in any time with out issues. I just prefer 6Cyl gas milage.
Anyway, you will need a Griffin radiator with some big electric fans on it, vent your hood a lot, possibly an extra U joint in the steering sector shaft, new cross member unless you use a 700R4, and if you are going to run those tractor tires a stronger tcase. Those chain drive cases are not going to stand up to that. I had to get custom power steering hoses. Advance adapters recommends a small power steering pulley to clear the steering box. And don't even think of trying to run stock axles with those tires. A lift kit is mandatory for any V8 swap and get a remote oil filter adapter cause the drive line will be in the filter.
Anyway, you will need a Griffin radiator with some big electric fans on it, vent your hood a lot, possibly an extra U joint in the steering sector shaft, new cross member unless you use a 700R4, and if you are going to run those tractor tires a stronger tcase. Those chain drive cases are not going to stand up to that. I had to get custom power steering hoses. Advance adapters recommends a small power steering pulley to clear the steering box. And don't even think of trying to run stock axles with those tires. A lift kit is mandatory for any V8 swap and get a remote oil filter adapter cause the drive line will be in the filter.
05-20-2010, 09:56 PM
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LS1
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/project-pane-45892/
I also work with a guy that is running a Chevy 350 in his 89. It's not ideal. But he is finishing up his Scout II frame and new axles for the running gear swap now.
I also work with a guy that is running a Chevy 350 in his 89. It's not ideal. But he is finishing up his Scout II frame and new axles for the running gear swap now.
05-21-2010, 12:08 AM
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Passenger drop chevy axles will work fine if you run an un-flipped D300 transfer case. A D300 case install should be cake compared to the entire drivetrain swap you are talking about.
Check out Ashman's build over on Pirate. I believe tossed in a Chevy 350. Heck, tons of people over there have. Just read the Mission statement in the Cherokee section and search your *** off before you post ANYTHING over there.
Passenger drop chevy axles will work fine if you run an un-flipped D300 transfer case. A D300 case install should be cake compared to the entire drivetrain swap you are talking about.
Check out Ashman's build over on Pirate. I believe tossed in a Chevy 350. Heck, tons of people over there have. Just read the Mission statement in the Cherokee section and search your *** off before you post ANYTHING over there.