ls1 cherokee
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
ls1 cherokee
Hey im new to the this forum idea here ive been building xjs for about 8 years now and ive finally come into an idea thats a bit in depth putting an ls1 in to a 1984 cherokee ive got an sm 465 fours speed and an np205 behind it im roughly at bout 560 horsepower and 510 lb ft of torque im trying to figure out a ladder bar set up and which axles to toss under this thing any ideas?
CF Veteran
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 6,685
Likes: 6
From: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 92
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hey im new to the this forum idea here ive been building xjs for about 8 years now and ive finally come into an idea thats a bit in depth putting an ls1 in to a 1984 cherokee ive got an sm 465 fours speed and an np205 behind it im roughly at bout 560 horsepower and 510 lb ft of torque im trying to figure out a ladder bar set up and which axles to toss under this thing any ideas?
so you've already got the motor in?
post some pictures.
as for the ladder bars....dont do ladderbars, unless you're just trying to build some street jeep or strictly mud truck
d60's for the axles.
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 692
Likes: 0
From: Avon IN
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by usmc4924
Hey im new to the this forum idea here ive been building xjs for about 8 years now and ive finally come into an idea thats a bit in depth putting an ls1 in to a 1984 cherokee ive got an sm 465 fours speed and an np205 behind it im roughly at bout 560 horsepower and 510 lb ft of torque im trying to figure out a ladder bar set up and which axles to toss under this thing any ideas?
CF Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,127
Likes: 2
From: Hell, CA
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/xj_swap.htm
Most likely the case..
But HD frame stiffeners custom crossmember, built axles at least D44's frt/rear, custom d-shafts, upgraded steering These will all help to an extent.
Most likely the case..
But HD frame stiffeners custom crossmember, built axles at least D44's frt/rear, custom d-shafts, upgraded steering These will all help to an extent.
Trending Topics
CF Veteran
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 6,685
Likes: 6
From: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 92
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
why? because its an XJ?
it can be made to hold just fine, theres a guy down here running a SB454 with a few stages of nitrous in his XJ, along with some massive tires. the thing makes regular 10 second passes and it doesnt seem to be resembling a taco.
it can be made to hold just fine, theres a guy down here running a SB454 with a few stages of nitrous in his XJ, along with some massive tires. the thing makes regular 10 second passes and it doesnt seem to be resembling a taco.
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,140
Likes: 1
From: cape cod ma.
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 i6
there is a point where it's better of to do one of 2 things.....buy a bunch of steel, a bender,and a welder and build a buggy...or start with a k5 blazer..sorry i love my heep but sometimes you gotta go with a different vessel
CF Veteran
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,059
Likes: 1
From: Indianola IOWA
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
he is ust messing
search dudes posts. learn
Last edited by posjeepxj; Jan 30, 2011 at 09:17 PM.
CF Veteran
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,867
Likes: 16
From: Fauquier County, Virginia
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 HO
Lol, if these don't give it away, then people are truly lost.
What was your last figure Frank? 300+ hp? No way that coulda come from a 4.0, unless you welded on 2 extra cylinders, made a custom head, etc etc.
What was your last figure Frank? 300+ hp? No way that coulda come from a 4.0, unless you welded on 2 extra cylinders, made a custom head, etc etc.