86 XJ motor replacement
 

What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!

Greg
86 XJ
95 YJ
06 ZJ

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always a
carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in an
XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.

Whats wrong with the 2.5L?

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com...
> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> Greg
> 86 XJ
> 95 YJ
> 06 ZJ
>

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always a
carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in an
XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.

Whats wrong with the 2.5L?

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com...
> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> Greg
> 86 XJ
> 95 YJ
> 06 ZJ
>

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always a
carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in an
XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.

Whats wrong with the 2.5L?

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com...
> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> Greg
> 86 XJ
> 95 YJ
> 06 ZJ
>

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always a
carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in an
XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.

Whats wrong with the 2.5L?

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.googlegro ups.com...
> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> Greg
> 86 XJ
> 95 YJ
> 06 ZJ
>

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
YJ.

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always a
> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in an
> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> > Greg
> > 86 XJ
> > 95 YJ
> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
YJ.

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always a
> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in an
> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> > Greg
> > 86 XJ
> > 95 YJ
> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
YJ.

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always a
> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in an
> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> > Greg
> > 86 XJ
> > 95 YJ
> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
YJ.

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always a
> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in an
> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> > Greg
> > 86 XJ
> > 95 YJ
> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Just curious if the 2.5L was running or not. Probably a chev v6 with an auto
would be the easiest. The chev 4.3L v6 is a pretty stout motor.

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169785163.611529.114260@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> YJ.
>
> Greg
>
> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always
>> a
>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in
>> an
>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>
>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>
>> > Greg
>> > 86 XJ
>> > 95 YJ
>> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Just curious if the 2.5L was running or not. Probably a chev v6 with an auto
would be the easiest. The chev 4.3L v6 is a pretty stout motor.

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169785163.611529.114260@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> YJ.
>
> Greg
>
> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always
>> a
>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in
>> an
>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>
>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>
>> > Greg
>> > 86 XJ
>> > 95 YJ
>> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Just curious if the 2.5L was running or not. Probably a chev v6 with an auto
would be the easiest. The chev 4.3L v6 is a pretty stout motor.

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169785163.611529.114260@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> YJ.
>
> Greg
>
> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always
>> a
>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in
>> an
>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>
>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>
>> > Greg
>> > 86 XJ
>> > 95 YJ
>> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Just curious if the 2.5L was running or not. Probably a chev v6 with an auto
would be the easiest. The chev 4.3L v6 is a pretty stout motor.

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169785163.611529.114260@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> YJ.
>
> Greg
>
> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always
>> a
>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in
>> an
>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>
>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>
>> > Greg
>> > 86 XJ
>> > 95 YJ
>> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am
I thinking of CJs?

jerryg wrote:
> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> YJ.
>
> Greg
>
> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always a
>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in an
>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>
>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>> Greg
>>> 86 XJ
>>> 95 YJ
>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>

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Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am
I thinking of CJs?

jerryg wrote:
> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> YJ.
>
> Greg
>
> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always a
>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in an
>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>
>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>> Greg
>>> 86 XJ
>>> 95 YJ
>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am
I thinking of CJs?

jerryg wrote:
> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> YJ.
>
> Greg
>
> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always a
>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in an
>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>
>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>> Greg
>>> 86 XJ
>>> 95 YJ
>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am
I thinking of CJs?

jerryg wrote:
> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> YJ.
>
> Greg
>
> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always a
>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in an
>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>
>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>> Greg
>>> 86 XJ
>>> 95 YJ
>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Yea it runs fine. Maybe Ill get used to it. But it is a dog :( Factory
manuals expensive?

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:22 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just curious if the 2.5L was running or not. Probably a chev v6 with an auto
> would be the easiest. The chev 4.3L v6 is a pretty stout motor.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169785163.611529.114260@q2g2000cwa.go oglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> > YJ.
>
> > Greg
>
> > On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always
> >> a
> >> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in
> >> an
> >> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >> Carl
>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> >> > Greg
> >> > 86 XJ
> >> > 95 YJ
> >> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Yea it runs fine. Maybe Ill get used to it. But it is a dog :( Factory
manuals expensive?

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:22 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just curious if the 2.5L was running or not. Probably a chev v6 with an auto
> would be the easiest. The chev 4.3L v6 is a pretty stout motor.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169785163.611529.114260@q2g2000cwa.go oglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> > YJ.
>
> > Greg
>
> > On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always
> >> a
> >> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in
> >> an
> >> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >> Carl
>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> >> > Greg
> >> > 86 XJ
> >> > 95 YJ
> >> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Yea it runs fine. Maybe Ill get used to it. But it is a dog :( Factory
manuals expensive?

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:22 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just curious if the 2.5L was running or not. Probably a chev v6 with an auto
> would be the easiest. The chev 4.3L v6 is a pretty stout motor.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169785163.611529.114260@q2g2000cwa.go oglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> > YJ.
>
> > Greg
>
> > On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always
> >> a
> >> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in
> >> an
> >> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >> Carl
>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> >> > Greg
> >> > 86 XJ
> >> > 95 YJ
> >> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Yea it runs fine. Maybe Ill get used to it. But it is a dog :( Factory
manuals expensive?

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:22 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just curious if the 2.5L was running or not. Probably a chev v6 with an auto
> would be the easiest. The chev 4.3L v6 is a pretty stout motor.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169785163.611529.114260@q2g2000cwa.go oglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> > YJ.
>
> > Greg
>
> > On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always
> >> a
> >> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in
> >> an
> >> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >> Carl
>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> >> > Greg
> >> > 86 XJ
> >> > 95 YJ
> >> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
> thinking of CJs?
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>> YJ.
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>> always a
>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>> in an
>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>
>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>> Greg
>>>> 86 XJ
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
> thinking of CJs?
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>> YJ.
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>> always a
>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>> in an
>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>
>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>> Greg
>>>> 86 XJ
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
> thinking of CJs?
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>> YJ.
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>> always a
>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>> in an
>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>
>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>> Greg
>>>> 86 XJ
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
> thinking of CJs?
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>> YJ.
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>> always a
>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>> in an
>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>
>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>> Greg
>>>> 86 XJ
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Thanks for the in sight guys! Have a good night.

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:28 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in messagenews:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>
>
>
> > Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or amI
> > thinking of CJs?
>
> > jerryg wrote:
> >> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> >> YJ.
>
> >> Greg
>
> >> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
> >>> always a
> >>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
> >>> in an
> >>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >>> Carl
>
> >>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
> >>>> Greg
> >>>> 86 XJ
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>
> > --
> > ÐÏ à¡± á- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Thanks for the in sight guys! Have a good night.

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:28 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in messagenews:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>
>
>
> > Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or amI
> > thinking of CJs?
>
> > jerryg wrote:
> >> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> >> YJ.
>
> >> Greg
>
> >> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
> >>> always a
> >>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
> >>> in an
> >>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >>> Carl
>
> >>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
> >>>> Greg
> >>>> 86 XJ
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>
> > --
> > ÐÏ à¡± á- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Thanks for the in sight guys! Have a good night.

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:28 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in messagenews:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>
>
>
> > Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or amI
> > thinking of CJs?
>
> > jerryg wrote:
> >> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> >> YJ.
>
> >> Greg
>
> >> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
> >>> always a
> >>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
> >>> in an
> >>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >>> Carl
>
> >>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
> >>>> Greg
> >>>> 86 XJ
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>
> > --
> > ÐÏ à¡± á- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

Thanks for the in sight guys! Have a good night.

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:28 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in messagenews:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>
>
>
> > Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or amI
> > thinking of CJs?
>
> > jerryg wrote:
> >> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> >> YJ.
>
> >> Greg
>
> >> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
> >>> always a
> >>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
> >>> in an
> >>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >>> Carl
>
> >>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
> >>>> Greg
> >>>> 86 XJ
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>
> > --
> > ÐÏ à¡± á- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

yup, that's what I was thinking of. So with the '86, anything other
than a v6 is gonna be tough. Not that a V6 is a bad thing, though.

Carl S wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
>> thinking of CJs?
>>
>> jerryg wrote:
>>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>>> YJ.
>>>
>>> Greg
>>>
>>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>>> always a
>>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>>> in an
>>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>>
>>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>>
>>>> Carl
>>>>
>>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>>> Greg
>>>>> 86 XJ
>>>>> 95 YJ
>>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>> --
>> ÐÏࡱá
>
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

yup, that's what I was thinking of. So with the '86, anything other
than a v6 is gonna be tough. Not that a V6 is a bad thing, though.

Carl S wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
>> thinking of CJs?
>>
>> jerryg wrote:
>>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>>> YJ.
>>>
>>> Greg
>>>
>>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>>> always a
>>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>>> in an
>>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>>
>>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>>
>>>> Carl
>>>>
>>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>>> Greg
>>>>> 86 XJ
>>>>> 95 YJ
>>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>> --
>> ÐÏࡱá
>
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

yup, that's what I was thinking of. So with the '86, anything other
than a v6 is gonna be tough. Not that a V6 is a bad thing, though.

Carl S wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
>> thinking of CJs?
>>
>> jerryg wrote:
>>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>>> YJ.
>>>
>>> Greg
>>>
>>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>>> always a
>>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>>> in an
>>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>>
>>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>>
>>>> Carl
>>>>
>>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>>> Greg
>>>>> 86 XJ
>>>>> 95 YJ
>>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>> --
>> ÐÏࡱá
>
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

yup, that's what I was thinking of. So with the '86, anything other
than a v6 is gonna be tough. Not that a V6 is a bad thing, though.

Carl S wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
>> thinking of CJs?
>>
>> jerryg wrote:
>>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>>> YJ.
>>>
>>> Greg
>>>
>>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>>> always a
>>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>>> in an
>>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>>
>>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>>
>>>> Carl
>>>>
>>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>>> Greg
>>>>> 86 XJ
>>>>> 95 YJ
>>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>> --
>> ÐÏࡱá
>
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

The 4.3L is a great motor. It's basically a SBC minus two cylinders. A lot
of power for a v6 and decent economy. Cheap to buy, fix, and run.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epc096$9ns$1@aioe.org...
> yup, that's what I was thinking of. So with the '86, anything other than
> a v6 is gonna be tough. Not that a V6 is a bad thing, though.
>
> Carl S wrote:
>> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
>> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev
>> piece of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system
>> in '87, I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>>> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am
>>> I thinking of CJs?
>>>
>>> jerryg wrote:
>>>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>>>> YJ.
>>>>
>>>> Greg
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>>>> always a
>>>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>>>> in an
>>>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>>>
>>>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>>>
>>>>> Carl
>>>>>
>>>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory
>>>>>> service
>>>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>>>> Greg
>>>>>> 86 XJ
>>>>>> 95 YJ
>>>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>>> --
>>> ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

The 4.3L is a great motor. It's basically a SBC minus two cylinders. A lot
of power for a v6 and decent economy. Cheap to buy, fix, and run.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epc096$9ns$1@aioe.org...
> yup, that's what I was thinking of. So with the '86, anything other than
> a v6 is gonna be tough. Not that a V6 is a bad thing, though.
>
> Carl S wrote:
>> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
>> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev
>> piece of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system
>> in '87, I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>>> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am
>>> I thinking of CJs?
>>>
>>> jerryg wrote:
>>>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>>>> YJ.
>>>>
>>>> Greg
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>>>> always a
>>>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>>>> in an
>>>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>>>
>>>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>>>
>>>>> Carl
>>>>>
>>>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory
>>>>>> service
>>>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>>>> Greg
>>>>>> 86 XJ
>>>>>> 95 YJ
>>>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>>> --
>>> ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

The 4.3L is a great motor. It's basically a SBC minus two cylinders. A lot
of power for a v6 and decent economy. Cheap to buy, fix, and run.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epc096$9ns$1@aioe.org...
> yup, that's what I was thinking of. So with the '86, anything other than
> a v6 is gonna be tough. Not that a V6 is a bad thing, though.
>
> Carl S wrote:
>> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
>> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev
>> piece of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system
>> in '87, I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>>> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am
>>> I thinking of CJs?
>>>
>>> jerryg wrote:
>>>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>>>> YJ.
>>>>
>>>> Greg
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>>>> always a
>>>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>>>> in an
>>>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>>>
>>>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>>>
>>>>> Carl
>>>>>
>>>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory
>>>>>> service
>>>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>>>> Greg
>>>>>> 86 XJ
>>>>>> 95 YJ
>>>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>>> --
>>> ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

The 4.3L is a great motor. It's basically a SBC minus two cylinders. A lot
of power for a v6 and decent economy. Cheap to buy, fix, and run.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epc096$9ns$1@aioe.org...
> yup, that's what I was thinking of. So with the '86, anything other than
> a v6 is gonna be tough. Not that a V6 is a bad thing, though.
>
> Carl S wrote:
>> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
>> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev
>> piece of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system
>> in '87, I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>>> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am
>>> I thinking of CJs?
>>>
>>> jerryg wrote:
>>>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>>>> YJ.
>>>>
>>>> Greg
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>>>> always a
>>>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>>>> in an
>>>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>>>
>>>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>>>
>>>>> Carl
>>>>>
>>>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory
>>>>>> service
>>>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>>>> Greg
>>>>>> 86 XJ
>>>>>> 95 YJ
>>>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>>> --
>>> ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

On Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:11:58 -0800, jerryg wrote:

> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!

4.0/4.2 inline 6 won't it - they extended the nose and changed the
firewall in 87 to get the 4.0 in. The tranny is too light to take one
anyhow.

--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

On Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:11:58 -0800, jerryg wrote:

> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!

4.0/4.2 inline 6 won't it - they extended the nose and changed the
firewall in 87 to get the 4.0 in. The tranny is too light to take one
anyhow.

--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: 86 XJ motor replacement
 

On Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:11:58 -0800, jerryg wrote:

> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!

4.0/4.2 inline 6 won't it - they extended the nose and changed the
firewall in 87 to get the 4.0 in. The tranny is too light to take one
anyhow.

--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>