86XJ auto to Manual
 

I have an 86XJ 2.8 with an auto. I just accquired an 86 XJ w/2.5 5spd. The
2.8 is fresh but the tranny is pretty much a goner. The 2.5 XJ is all but
gone also. Just about the only thing usable is the running gear. I would
like to swap my auto for the 5 spd. Is there anything I need to be aware of
before I start this project? Any differences in the bell housings?

thanks
chris

Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
 

Hi Chris,
The difference is like night and day. The 2.8 V6 is Chevrolet, and
externally balanced. The '86 five speed is Peugeot or maybe the Japanese
AX-5, both are junk. But if you're glutton for punishment, try the bone
yards for the V6 to stick, bellhousing and wheel, or call:
http://www.advanceadapters.com/catalog/t1.html or
http://www.novak-adapt.com/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

gosling1 wrote:
>
> I have an 86XJ 2.8 with an auto. I just accquired an 86 XJ w/2.5 5spd. The
> 2.8 is fresh but the tranny is pretty much a goner. The 2.5 XJ is all but
> gone also. Just about the only thing usable is the running gear. I would
> like to swap my auto for the 5 spd. Is there anything I need to be aware of
> before I start this project? Any differences in the bell housings?
>
> thanks
> chris

Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
 

Hi Chris,
The difference is like night and day. The 2.8 V6 is Chevrolet, and
externally balanced. The '86 five speed is Peugeot or maybe the Japanese
AX-5, both are junk. But if you're glutton for punishment, try the bone
yards for the V6 to stick, bellhousing and wheel, or call:
http://www.advanceadapters.com/catalog/t1.html or
http://www.novak-adapt.com/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

gosling1 wrote:
>
> I have an 86XJ 2.8 with an auto. I just accquired an 86 XJ w/2.5 5spd. The
> 2.8 is fresh but the tranny is pretty much a goner. The 2.5 XJ is all but
> gone also. Just about the only thing usable is the running gear. I would
> like to swap my auto for the 5 spd. Is there anything I need to be aware of
> before I start this project? Any differences in the bell housings?
>
> thanks
> chris

Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
 

Hi Chris,
The difference is like night and day. The 2.8 V6 is Chevrolet, and
externally balanced. The '86 five speed is Peugeot or maybe the Japanese
AX-5, both are junk. But if you're glutton for punishment, try the bone
yards for the V6 to stick, bellhousing and wheel, or call:
http://www.advanceadapters.com/catalog/t1.html or
http://www.novak-adapt.com/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

gosling1 wrote:
>
> I have an 86XJ 2.8 with an auto. I just accquired an 86 XJ w/2.5 5spd. The
> 2.8 is fresh but the tranny is pretty much a goner. The 2.5 XJ is all but
> gone also. Just about the only thing usable is the running gear. I would
> like to swap my auto for the 5 spd. Is there anything I need to be aware of
> before I start this project? Any differences in the bell housings?
>
> thanks
> chris

Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
 

> I have an 86XJ 2.8 with an auto. I just accquired an 86 XJ w/2.5 5spd.
The
> 2.8 is fresh but the tranny is pretty much a goner. The 2.5 XJ is all but
> gone also. Just about the only thing usable is the running gear. I would
> like to swap my auto for the 5 spd. Is there anything I need to be aware
of
> before I start this project? Any differences in the bell housings?

They're completely different. There's no easy way to put the 2.5L trans on
a 2.8L engine. If all that's broken on the 2.8 is the trans then look
seriously at the cost of getting it fixed instead. Adapting the arguably
crappy trans that was used on the 2.5 would undoubtedly be more expensive
than just fixing the 2.8's tranny, if not replacing it outright with a
rebuilt one.

Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
 

> I have an 86XJ 2.8 with an auto. I just accquired an 86 XJ w/2.5 5spd.
The
> 2.8 is fresh but the tranny is pretty much a goner. The 2.5 XJ is all but
> gone also. Just about the only thing usable is the running gear. I would
> like to swap my auto for the 5 spd. Is there anything I need to be aware
of
> before I start this project? Any differences in the bell housings?

They're completely different. There's no easy way to put the 2.5L trans on
a 2.8L engine. If all that's broken on the 2.8 is the trans then look
seriously at the cost of getting it fixed instead. Adapting the arguably
crappy trans that was used on the 2.5 would undoubtedly be more expensive
than just fixing the 2.8's tranny, if not replacing it outright with a
rebuilt one.

Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
 

> I have an 86XJ 2.8 with an auto. I just accquired an 86 XJ w/2.5 5spd.
The
> 2.8 is fresh but the tranny is pretty much a goner. The 2.5 XJ is all but
> gone also. Just about the only thing usable is the running gear. I would
> like to swap my auto for the 5 spd. Is there anything I need to be aware
of
> before I start this project? Any differences in the bell housings?

They're completely different. There's no easy way to put the 2.5L trans on
a 2.8L engine. If all that's broken on the 2.8 is the trans then look
seriously at the cost of getting it fixed instead. Adapting the arguably
crappy trans that was used on the 2.5 would undoubtedly be more expensive
than just fixing the 2.8's tranny, if not replacing it outright with a
rebuilt one.

Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
 

You have two options as I see it.
1. Get another auto for the 2.8
2. Get a match and burn them both.

The 2.5 isn't a bad engine (if it's not baffed) but it's coupled to a bad
transmission. The 2.8 is a bad engine coupled to an okay transmission (if
it's not baffed). There are lots of mix and match adapters available but you
would be fiscally wise to find a used 2.8 auto and keep your fingers
crossed. If you're thinking a 4.2 or 4L swap, you'd be further ahead to just
go buy a 91+ XJ and use your 2.8 for body parts.

-Brian

"gosling1" <jduchock@bellsout.net> wrote in message
news:Cjovd.215$Ap1.214@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
: I have an 86XJ 2.8 with an auto. I just accquired an 86 XJ w/2.5 5spd.
The
: 2.8 is fresh but the tranny is pretty much a goner. The 2.5 XJ is all but
: gone also. Just about the only thing usable is the running gear. I would
: like to swap my auto for the 5 spd. Is there anything I need to be aware
of
: before I start this project? Any differences in the bell housings?
:
: thanks
: chris
:
:

Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
 

You have two options as I see it.
1. Get another auto for the 2.8
2. Get a match and burn them both.

The 2.5 isn't a bad engine (if it's not baffed) but it's coupled to a bad
transmission. The 2.8 is a bad engine coupled to an okay transmission (if
it's not baffed). There are lots of mix and match adapters available but you
would be fiscally wise to find a used 2.8 auto and keep your fingers
crossed. If you're thinking a 4.2 or 4L swap, you'd be further ahead to just
go buy a 91+ XJ and use your 2.8 for body parts.

-Brian

"gosling1" <jduchock@bellsout.net> wrote in message
news:Cjovd.215$Ap1.214@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
: I have an 86XJ 2.8 with an auto. I just accquired an 86 XJ w/2.5 5spd.
The
: 2.8 is fresh but the tranny is pretty much a goner. The 2.5 XJ is all but
: gone also. Just about the only thing usable is the running gear. I would
: like to swap my auto for the 5 spd. Is there anything I need to be aware
of
: before I start this project? Any differences in the bell housings?
:
: thanks
: chris
:
:

Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
 

You have two options as I see it.
1. Get another auto for the 2.8
2. Get a match and burn them both.

The 2.5 isn't a bad engine (if it's not baffed) but it's coupled to a bad
transmission. The 2.8 is a bad engine coupled to an okay transmission (if
it's not baffed). There are lots of mix and match adapters available but you
would be fiscally wise to find a used 2.8 auto and keep your fingers
crossed. If you're thinking a 4.2 or 4L swap, you'd be further ahead to just
go buy a 91+ XJ and use your 2.8 for body parts.

-Brian

"gosling1" <jduchock@bellsout.net> wrote in message
news:Cjovd.215$Ap1.214@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
: I have an 86XJ 2.8 with an auto. I just accquired an 86 XJ w/2.5 5spd.
The
: 2.8 is fresh but the tranny is pretty much a goner. The 2.5 XJ is all but
: gone also. Just about the only thing usable is the running gear. I would
: like to swap my auto for the 5 spd. Is there anything I need to be aware
of
: before I start this project? Any differences in the bell housings?
:
: thanks
: chris
:
: