I just picked up a 1985 4dr with the 2.8 V6 auto trans for $100, it runs but has the typical PO wiring mess, bad aftermarket fuel pump and blown head gaskets (I think). I have heard lots of bad things about this motor, is it even worth fixing or scrap the motor and build a different motor?

 

scrap the mechanical parts,keep the body for a build or somethin else like a parts jeep for body panels

 

I was thinking the same, I wanna do a radical build but still street-able, this one had the worst body out of all my XJ's so I figure it can be the start of the build

 

yea,youll make your money back by scrappin the motor,trans,ect..

 

I could be wrong but a common swap is the chevy 4.3 vortec i think

 

Put a 75 wet shot of nitrous with no window switch, take it to the track, and blow that motor to the moon & back. Then replace it with the Inline 4.Hoe

 

The firewall is different so the 4.0 won't fit. The 2.hate v6 is a junk engine with hardly any aftermarket performance support.

 

yea,just have a ball with it and blow it apart then scrap it lol

 

GTFO no way? This I've got to see in person.

 

I've heard that the firewall is different many times and from sevral sources, but I can not confirm if it is or not personally.

 

Swap in a 3.4L
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...Project_XJ.htm
The 2.8 is a reliable engine but very very weak, like 100HP weak.
I got one in an S15 Jimmy, it climbs hills slower than an 80,000 pounds semi.