AMC 401 into 1986 Cherokee?
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AMC 401 into 1986 Cherokee?
Let's say I had an opportunity to acquire a 1986 Cherokee with a 2.5L for next to nothing. Let's say I simultaneously had the opportunity to acquire an AMC 360 or 401. I'm not too familiar with the differences in the '86 and earlier firewall from the 4.0L years. What's the likelihood the AMC motor will fit in the engine bay with no major cutting?
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I would think it would fit if I fab up some motor mounts, but I figured I would see if anybody with one of the early XJs has any insight.
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v8 won't need the firewall mod....
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I'm asking now because I don't want to buy this thing and then be stuck with just LS motors or GM V6s as engine options, and everybody does LS swaps when they can't think of anything else. I wanted to make sure I could do something a little more interesting with it.
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Not right away. My Gladiator, 2000 XJ and Subaru would be in front of it in line, so I'd likely drive it with the little 4 cyl in it for a while until its turn in the warehouse.
I'm asking now because I don't want to buy this thing and then be stuck with just LS motors or GM V6s as engine options, and everybody does LS swaps when they can't think of anything else. I wanted to make sure I could do something a little more interesting with it.
I'm asking now because I don't want to buy this thing and then be stuck with just LS motors or GM V6s as engine options, and everybody does LS swaps when they can't think of anything else. I wanted to make sure I could do something a little more interesting with it.