86 XJ motor replacement
01-25-2007, 11:32 PM
#31
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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
>
>
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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
01-25-2007, 11:32 PM
#32
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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
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
01-25-2007, 11:32 PM
#33
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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
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
01-25-2007, 11:35 PM
#34
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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
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
01-25-2007, 11:35 PM
#35
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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
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
01-25-2007, 11:35 PM
#36
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Posts: n/a
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
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
>>
>>
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01-25-2007, 11:35 PM
#37
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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 -
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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 -
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01-25-2007, 11:40 PM
#38
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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.
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Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.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!!
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>
01-25-2007, 11:40 PM
#39
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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>
> 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>
01-25-2007, 11:40 PM
#40
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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>
> 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>
