2.8l engine swap for a 350 chevy
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Alright so started the rear bumper how does it look? Hopefully cap off the ends so I can carry air then powder coat it
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I hope you're not planning on using your rear bumper for recovery, or at least have a frame mounted hitch. If those ring tabs don't rip the stock 4-bolt mounts on the XJ will. Just my opinion, but I've seen it happen.
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Alright so front bumper is done powder coated and mounted to the jeep will be buying the mounts and stuff for the engine with in the month. I am also hopping that the local pick n pull will let me swap my old transmission and transfer case for the ones that I want . Well I will update again soon
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I ordered my motor mounts and headers on Friday they came in yesterday so I get to start dropping the engine this weekend hopefully I want to paint the engine bay be fore I drop it in
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So whatever happened with this?! I am extremely interested as I will be trying this soon. What kinda headers and motor mounts did ya get? Pics and full details Please
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If you're looking for a direct swap, Novak Adapters and Advance Adapters make the motor mounts. I like how the Novak ones rap around the frame and use more bolts for added strength but you will need to egg out a few of the holes on the drivers mount to get it to fit with the '84-'86's. You will also need to notch one of the holes just to get the bolt of all into it. In the mounting aspect to the frame, I prefer Novak. In the bushing aspect, I prefer AA for ease. But I guess that comes from someone who has taken the engine out atleast 10 times now...
For headers, the only direct fit ones for a Cherokee are the Sanderson block hugger headers. If you go that route, buy them from Novak as they are the cheapest (even cheaper than Sanderson). I can get close picture this weekend if you'd like since the engine will be coming out.
For headers, the only direct fit ones for a Cherokee are the Sanderson block hugger headers. If you go that route, buy them from Novak as they are the cheapest (even cheaper than Sanderson). I can get close picture this weekend if you'd like since the engine will be coming out.
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Yes defiantly I would love some detailed pics!
just realized your in jersey..... hmm :P
just realized your in jersey..... hmm :P
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I have an 86 with the 2.8L and I would love to do this. Using a motor that has a carb would be way easier, wouldn't it? No wiring harness needed, right? Doesn't Novak suggest that you have at least a three inch lift on your jeep so your diff doesn't smash into your oil pan?
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Originally Posted by Crashmurray1985
Alright so front bumper is done powder coated and mounted to the jeep will be buying the mounts and stuff for the engine with in the month. I am also hopping that the local pick n pull will let me swap my old transmission and transfer case for the ones that I want . Well I will update again soon
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I have an 86 with the 2.8L and I would love to do this. Using a motor that has a carb would be way easier, wouldn't it? No wiring harness needed, right? Doesn't Novak suggest that you have at least a three inch lift on your jeep so your diff doesn't smash into your oil pan?
Yes, carb is easiest. If you want to keep the mechanical fuel pump, you will have to run the fuel lines to the passenger side though. The fuel pump on the 2.8L is on the drivers with the fuel pump on the 5.7L is on the passenger side.
You're about 1hr 10mins away if you wanted to come see the whole setup in person. Feel free to PM me and I can throw you my phone number and address. I'm going to be yanking the engine in the next day or two and work on swapping TPI into my Jeep.
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