engine swap just thinking out loud here

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Jan 13, 2013 | 09:00 AM

#31

volaredon

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From: Kankakee Illinois

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Willys55

318's are better when bored to 343's

not possible just by boring the block... cyl walls become too thin...

Jan 13, 2013 | 09:05 AM

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From: Kankakee Illinois

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by ktmracer419

I have enough experience with them. You are right for the dependability part, I wasn't referring to that. Compared to most every other v8 you can put in there, they are low on power, and low on potential. I have some die hard mopar friends who even accept that lol.

Like said above, when i say "turd" I mean low on power. They are reliable for sure, Just a lot of work, for very little benefit over a 4.0. What I carry in my diaper is irrelevant

Of all the 318s I have had IDK if it's a "built on a Monday morning" thing but yeah I have had a couple that have been a lil slow but have had others in the same model of vehicle that ran much different (better)
and for whoever said "If I want a 318 go buy a Grand Cherokee" I might buy a wreck for parts; I want a 2 door which I can get in a Cherokee but NOT a Grand Cherokee... I wouldnt mind a Full size Cherokee Chief, if I could find a rust free one.... but if it happened to have a 401 in it I wouldnt be lookin to go smaller for sure.

Jan 13, 2013 | 09:08 AM

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From: Lantana, Fl

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.Slow

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Originally Posted by 9294Forrest

Ill say it again, bc u didnt get it the first time, the body, including decals, badges, and logos, does not define a car, the engine, transmission and drive train do.

Well I guess mine's an IH/CASE tractor then. Lol