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Old May 24, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Ok so I have been lookin into doin an engine for my 89 jeep cherokee laredo I6 4.0, I want to swap it out for a more recent year I6 4.0 like 91-00. I wanted a chevy 350 but ive been readin it a big pain in the *** and pretty expensive, so my question is what would I have to do if I just wanted a more recent year I6 4.0 High Output perferably with out breakin the bank, would I need a tranny swap, computer swap, new motor mounts any info would be greatly appreciated.

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Old May 24, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Nevermind

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Old May 25, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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Does anyone have info on this kind of engine swap?????
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Old May 25, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Swap in the later model long block and bolt on everything from your original motor.

If you want the sensors and PCM from a later model you'll have to snag those from the donor rig.

Renix Fuel System doesn't play nicely with anything but a renix motor.

If you use a 96+ fuel system you'll need a 96+ fuel pump to match the motor.
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Old May 26, 2011 | 05:28 AM
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purchase a rebuilt renix motor keep it simple
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Old May 26, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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The reason I want a newer year motor is cuz there is hardly any aftermarket parts for my 89 4.0 motor everything is for a 91 and up motor
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Old May 26, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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So what's wrong with the 4.0 you have in it now? If nothing I would leave it until something happens
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