finally pulled the trigger... chevy 350 zz6 swap for my '88 xj..
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finally pulled the trigger... chevy 350 zz6 swap for my '88 xj..
Dropped in a 350 SBC into my '88 xj years ago, been itching to get something a bit more potent and modern. A blown head-gasket on the current SBC pushed me over the edge...
Picked up a zz6 long block last week, starting the swap this week, should be a relatively straight-forward swap.. will post pics as I go forward.
A few videos (one crappy, one decent) with the motor running:
And to head off the inevitable question.. I didn't do an LS swap mostly to keep this easy.. the zz6 is exactly the same dimensions as my 350 and is a direct drop-in, and will use the same accessories so I know everything will fit as is... and performance wise, the zz6 pumps out pretty much the same power as an ls2 with similarly flat curve.
Old motor out:
zz6 in:
Picked up a zz6 long block last week, starting the swap this week, should be a relatively straight-forward swap.. will post pics as I go forward.
And to head off the inevitable question.. I didn't do an LS swap mostly to keep this easy.. the zz6 is exactly the same dimensions as my 350 and is a direct drop-in, and will use the same accessories so I know everything will fit as is... and performance wise, the zz6 pumps out pretty much the same power as an ls2 with similarly flat curve.
Old motor out:
zz6 in:
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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You just had to go and post this!
Would love to do this in the near future! This jeep is the first and only vehicle I have owned without a small or big block Chevy in it or at least not yet
Would love to do this in the near future! This jeep is the first and only vehicle I have owned without a small or big block Chevy in it or at least not yet
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