I6 Carb Swap
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I6 Carb Swap
I'm kicking ideas around for a future project, and I'm having trouble finding good information on CF about swapping to a carburetor on an XJ 4.0L. The few threads I have found devolved rapidly into a debate about practicality. My interest is in making the motor run properly; not necessarily its application in a Cherokee.
-- I'm NOT asking about practicality. The swap is theoretical, and I am simply looking to learn new information. --
Talking points:
- What's needed? Who makes the parts? What's the overall cost?
- Any differences between Renix, High Output, and '00/01 coil packs?
- Any differences between a stock 4.0L and a 4.5L, 4.6L, or 4.7L stroker? How many CFM for each?
- What would be the performance loss from converting?
Of course any other questions or information would be welcome. But again, please remember this discussion has nothing to do with practicality.
-- I'm NOT asking about practicality. The swap is theoretical, and I am simply looking to learn new information. --
Talking points:
- What's needed? Who makes the parts? What's the overall cost?
- Any differences between Renix, High Output, and '00/01 coil packs?
- Any differences between a stock 4.0L and a 4.5L, 4.6L, or 4.7L stroker? How many CFM for each?
- What would be the performance loss from converting?
Of course any other questions or information would be welcome. But again, please remember this discussion has nothing to do with practicality.
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This is a very common thread and a good one .
Now if people can behave themselves and only post when they have actual insight and not the usual "waste of time, waste of money" bull-nonsense. Then this can be a most helpful thread. Any negative and useless posts will be DELETED by a mod, so people, lets get carbed
Now if people can behave themselves and only post when they have actual insight and not the usual "waste of time, waste of money" bull-nonsense. Then this can be a most helpful thread. Any negative and useless posts will be DELETED by a mod, so people, lets get carbed
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And this. There's some worthwhile info and links:
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/carb...ep-173961.html
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/carb...ep-173961.html
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The things different between efi and a carb,The carb will have slower throttle response,Cold starting can be harder if the carb isn't kept tuned.fuel economy is going to be less with a carb.If you want to talk off road a carb don't like steep angles it can lean out or run super rich.A carb works best on flat ground or as close as you can to it.As far spark you can run a distributor the stock coil rail won't work with a msd box.But there is aftermarket systems you can use if you want coil packs like http://www.sdsefi.com/
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Do you need to stay smog/OBD legal?
Clifford has done the most with the I6 and carbs and 2 and 4 barrel carbs.
http://www.shop.cliffordperformance....7.htm?page=all
You can get a distributor on ebay for like $60.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMC-JEEP-232-258-4-0-4-2-6-CYL-HEI-DISTRIBUTOR-6511-R-/371058611629?hash=item5664d115ad&vxp=mtr
I like the 4 barrel and 390-600 cfm.
Clifford has done the most with the I6 and carbs and 2 and 4 barrel carbs.
http://www.shop.cliffordperformance....7.htm?page=all
You can get a distributor on ebay for like $60.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMC-JEEP-232-258-4-0-4-2-6-CYL-HEI-DISTRIBUTOR-6511-R-/371058611629?hash=item5664d115ad&vxp=mtr
I like the 4 barrel and 390-600 cfm.
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<br />Do you need to stay smog/OBD legal?<br /><br />Clifford has done the most with the I6 and carbs and 2 and 4 barrel carbs.<br />http://www.shop.cliffordperformance....7.htm?page=all<br /><br />You can get a distributor on ebay for like $60.<br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMC-JEEP-232-258-4-0-4-2-6-CYL-HEI-DISTRIBUTOR-6511-R-/371058611629?hash=item5664d115ad&vxp=mtr<br /><br />Yes, the Chevy HEI is a drop in part BUT, you need to change the drive gear from the Chevy style to the AMC/Jeep style. <br /><br /><br />I like the 4 barrel and 390-600 cfm.<br />
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The trans is something i didn't think of,Keeping the stock auto would take a stand alone kit for it or might be cheaper to swap to something like a 700r4 and 88-98 chevy np241.
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Depending on what you ultimately choose to do, you're covered here to. Great company:
http://www.painlessperformance.com/
http://www.painlessperformance.com/
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I6 Carb Swap
Like I said, it's just general theory. In my particular application I'm not worried about emissions, fuel economy, or off-camber situations.
A standalone TCU is on the table so I can run an overdrive trans, and my particular interest in a carb for this application is twofold: The classic aspect of it, and the minimal engine wiring.
Great information so far, guys. Thank you ask for participating
A standalone TCU is on the table so I can run an overdrive trans, and my particular interest in a carb for this application is twofold: The classic aspect of it, and the minimal engine wiring.
Great information so far, guys. Thank you ask for participating