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11-11-2013 | 03:40 PM

#16

xjzaped

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From: Lubbock, TX

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Battle

I've seen the 4BT in Wranglers. I'm sure someone has swapped that engine in an XJ.

If I were going to diesel swap a XJ, I'd like to see if a Detroit Diesel 453 T would work. 2 stroke diesel FTW!

I think their has to be a slight change up in the mounts for an XJ. Most vehicles have to have a body lift to clear the turbo on a 3.9, then again most don't know the exhaust manifold on a B series engine is symmetrical so you can move the turbo down 2" and forward 4" on a 5.9 or down 2" on a 3.9 or 3.3. Personally I'd try the 3.3 swap instead of the 3.9.

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11-12-2013 | 12:39 AM

#17

salad

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Joined: Nov 2011

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Yeah 4BTs in XJs, need some lift due to the sheer height. OM617s can go in stock with lift (sorta) or modify the oil pan. A big problem is front-sump design.

Someone DID stuff a Detroit into an XJ, I believe it was a 3-53N they put turbo parts on. Pile of lift, D44/D60 I think, and the ugliest ****ing cowl hood I have ever seen! No way in hell will a 4-53T fit in an XJ lol

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