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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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i have an 87 cherokee that needs a motor. i plan on using a 92 motor. will that work? how? and any pointers. im using an auto trans. and both are 4x4. the red jeep in my pic is the 92. the white is the 87..
.. both are 4.0 i6
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Piece of cake. Swap dizzy, flywheel. Use your intake and sensors. Use the intake/exhaust gasket for your 87. Any other questions, post them up. I've done this a coupla times.
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Cool. That's kinda what I thought but wasn't too sure. Thanks.
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Remember to install your CTS into the new block before installing it. Much easier!!
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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I put a 94 in my 87 years ago. Exactly like cruiser54 said piece of cake!
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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Just make sure you get the plug out of the coolant galley on the driver's side for the CTS BEFORE installing it. 5/16" square drive.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Can I use the computer from the 92? Or should I use the one from the 87
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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Keep your ECU, sensors, dizzy, flywheel/flexplate, intake and exhaust.
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