2.8 V6
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Year: 1996
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Engine: 2.5
2.8 V6
I just picked up a 1985 4dr with the 2.8 V6 auto trans for $100, it runs but has the typical PO wiring mess, bad aftermarket fuel pump and blown head gaskets (I think). I have heard lots of bad things about this motor, is it even worth fixing or scrap the motor and build a different motor?
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I was thinking the same, I wanna do a radical build but still street-able, this one had the worst body out of all my XJ's so I figure it can be the start of the build
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Put a 75 wet shot of nitrous with no window switch, take it to the track, and blow that motor to the moon & back. Then replace it with the Inline 4.Hoe
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Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
The firewall is different so the 4.0 won't fit. The 2.hate v6 is a junk engine with hardly any aftermarket performance support.
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Swap in a 3.4L
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...Project_XJ.htm
The 2.8 is a reliable engine but very very weak, like 100HP weak.
I got one in an S15 Jimmy, it climbs hills slower than an 80,000 pounds semi.
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...Project_XJ.htm
The 2.8 is a reliable engine but very very weak, like 100HP weak.
I got one in an S15 Jimmy, it climbs hills slower than an 80,000 pounds semi.
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