Jeep Cherokee Xj Engine swaps?
11-07-2015, 08:44 PM
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Jeep Cherokee Xj Engine swaps?
Okay so I'm new to forums. First post ever. I'll get straight to the point. I have an 89 cherokee, bought it for 300 bucks. Got it lifted etc. But now that it is lifted, the 4.0 feels kinda wimpy? I understand it's not a race car or anything lol. But that doesn't mean that I can't atest want or expect a little umpphh when I floor it. So my question is what's a good engine swap? My uncle/mechanic says a carbed chevy 350 would be the easiest and cheapest. But when I look up specs it doesn't sound to beefy itself. Then I see 4.7 stroker builds and it leaves me wondering? I want a swap that'll cost no more than 1500 and give me a little umpphh when I floor it. Any suggestions?
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11-07-2015, 09:19 PM
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yes regear would give you your power back that you lost,
but i would definatly suggest a ls series swap, im starting a 5.3 swap in january
but i would definatly suggest a ls series swap, im starting a 5.3 swap in january
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11-09-2015, 04:31 AM
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To swap a v8 you have to swap the trans and the t case or run a adapter kit.A v8 swap is a huge job and pricey try pricing having both driveshafts made for it.Most places charge 300+ each shaft.And a carb off road is a nightmare efi is the only way go.
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There isn't a single engine swap that can be done for $1500 it's all the small parts that mount to a large amount in the end and a stroker will cost at least twice that.
Depending on tire size as others noted a gear change with lockers can be done for about that amount if you use cheaper lockers a full set of gears will cost about $500 for the pair.
Depending on tire size as others noted a gear change with lockers can be done for about that amount if you use cheaper lockers a full set of gears will cost about $500 for the pair.
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11-09-2015, 02:36 PM
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gears will get you there easier/cheaper than drivetrain will. most go to 4.56 gears as most end up on 33/35s. figure out where you want to end up first
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