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Old 09-10-2016, 06:00 PM
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Ok so i have a 94 2 door with a shot 4.0. I have a 97 four door with a shot frame and a good 4.0 with only 66xxx miles. Can i put the 97 4.0 in my 94 without any crazy stupid things to change. I get ill have to change some sensors or harness plugs probably. But anything real major that makes it not worth the time??
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i would swap the entire engine harness and ecu while you're at it. shouldn't be a huge deal as the 97 stuff essentially sits in the same chassis.
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i would swap the entire engine harness and ecu while you're at it. shouldn't be a huge deal as the 97 stuff essentially sits in the same chassis.
Not a pain in the a$$to swap harness and ecu?
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it's not terrible but I feel it is worth the effort. shouldn't cost you much more than a couple hours at most.
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Hmmm. Alright. I guess i will figure it out when i start the swap haha
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I am suggesting this route because I'd opt for the obd2 availability. in all honesty I see no reason you couldn't just swap any differing sending units from your old engine to the new one. using the 97 harness will most likely throw a cel for the downstream o2 as yours doesn't have one now. not a big deal unless you need to pass a vehicle inspection.

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I agree he needs to change the wiring harness and ecu for the 97. I would swap in part of the exhaust that will allow you to use the o2 sensor as it also adjusts fuel ratio, not hard to do but very helpful.


I don't know if the dash gauge panel will fit into yours or not but has more info in it also.
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Alrighty. Thaks guys
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