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cherokeexj21 07-24-2016 11:20 AM

2.5 swap?
 
Hi guys I just got my hands on a 1986 MJ 5-speed and was wondering would it be wise to swap out the tired 2.8 V6 for a 2.5 4cyl for reliability purposes. Or if its possible thanks guys!

cherokeexj21 07-24-2016 06:24 PM

I tried searching online but only found people swapping to 3.1 or 3.4, 4.0s.

Outlaw Star 07-24-2016 07:32 PM

It will fit but you have to wire up the engine as the 2.5L has a TBI unit instead of carb. Easiest and cheapest route is to find a 3.4L (160-180hp) V6 from a Camaro. Its a direct swap (except having to neutral balance the flywheel) and has more power.

cherokeexj21 07-24-2016 07:56 PM


Originally Posted by Outlaw Star (Post 3282966)
It will fit but you have to wire up the engine as the 2.5L has a TBI unit instead of carb. Easiest and cheapest route is to find a 3.4L (160-180hp) V6 from a Camaro. Its a direct swap (except having to neutral balance the flywheel) and has more power.

what year camero? And neutral balance the Camaro flywheel?

Outlaw Star 07-24-2016 09:03 PM


Originally Posted by cherokeexj21 (Post 3282970)
what year camero? And neutral balance the Camaro flywheel?

Neutral balance the 2.8L flywheel. The 2.8L flywheel is weighted to balance the engine, the 3.4L is balanced at the crank. You will also use all front end acc and brackets from the 2.8L along with intake manifold and carb. All you swap is block for block.
As for year, I believe it's around 93-97 era.

cherokeexj21 07-24-2016 09:15 PM


Originally Posted by Outlaw Star (Post 3282995)
Neutral balance the 2.8L flywheel. The 2.8L flywheel is weighted to balance the engine, the 3.4L is balanced at the crank. You will also use all front end acc and brackets from the 2.8L along with intake manifold and carb. All you swap is block for block. As for year, I believe it's around 93-97 era.

ok cool thank you very much I appreciate it. Just one last question do I get an electric fuel pump or the 3.4 has a mechanical pump too?

Outlaw Star 07-24-2016 09:50 PM


Originally Posted by cherokeexj21 (Post 3283001)
ok cool thank you very much I appreciate it. Just one last question do I get an electric fuel pump or the 3.4 has a mechanical pump too?

You need to wire up an electric pump and pressure regulator because the 3.4L has no mechanical pump.

Ad-HocXJ 07-25-2016 09:57 AM

Haven't heard of 2.8 to 2.5, but anything is possible. If you want a diesel try the VW 1.9, there are kits for that. Here's a good article on Jeep engine swaps that shouldn't happen if you happen to change your mind:

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/en...ne-swaps-ever/

cherokeexj21 07-25-2016 03:29 PM


Originally Posted by Ad-HocXJ (Post 3283211)
Haven't heard of 2.8 to 2.5, but anything is possible. If you want a diesel try the VW 1.9, there are kits for that. Here's a good article on Jeep engine swaps that shouldn't happen if you happen to change your mind: http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/en...ne-swaps-ever/

that's real cool but I think that's alittle to much for me right now lol


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