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 -
>

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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 -
>

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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 -
>

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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 -