86XJ auto to Manual
12-14-2004, 07:39 PM
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Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
It would be easier and cheaper to swap the motors.
"gosling1" <jduchock@bellsout.net> wrote in message
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> 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
>
>
"gosling1" <jduchock@bellsout.net> wrote in message
news:Cjovd.215$Ap1.214@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
> I have an 86XJ 2.8 with an auto. I just accquired an 86 XJ w/2.5 5spd.
The
> 2.8 is fresh but the tranny is pretty much a goner. The 2.5 XJ is all but
> gone also. Just about the only thing usable is the running gear. I would
> like to swap my auto for the 5 spd. Is there anything I need to be aware
of
> before I start this project? Any differences in the bell housings?
>
> thanks
> chris
>
>
12-14-2004, 07:39 PM
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Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
It would be easier and cheaper to swap the motors.
"gosling1" <jduchock@bellsout.net> wrote in message
news:Cjovd.215$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
>
>
"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
>
>
12-15-2004, 12:48 PM
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Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
> Come to think of it, I don't think the I6 will fit a pre 87 XJ. Firewall
to
> rad cradle is to short... you'd have more luck dropping in a small block
> Chevy... hmmm....
A 3.4L crate motor is basically a drop-in replacement. You have to change
the flywheel but that's about it. I know, my 2.8L was replaced with a 3.4L.
to
> rad cradle is to short... you'd have more luck dropping in a small block
> Chevy... hmmm....
A 3.4L crate motor is basically a drop-in replacement. You have to change
the flywheel but that's about it. I know, my 2.8L was replaced with a 3.4L.
12-15-2004, 12:48 PM
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Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
> Come to think of it, I don't think the I6 will fit a pre 87 XJ. Firewall
to
> rad cradle is to short... you'd have more luck dropping in a small block
> Chevy... hmmm....
A 3.4L crate motor is basically a drop-in replacement. You have to change
the flywheel but that's about it. I know, my 2.8L was replaced with a 3.4L.
to
> rad cradle is to short... you'd have more luck dropping in a small block
> Chevy... hmmm....
A 3.4L crate motor is basically a drop-in replacement. You have to change
the flywheel but that's about it. I know, my 2.8L was replaced with a 3.4L.
12-15-2004, 12:48 PM
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Re: 86XJ auto to Manual
> Come to think of it, I don't think the I6 will fit a pre 87 XJ. Firewall
to
> rad cradle is to short... you'd have more luck dropping in a small block
> Chevy... hmmm....
A 3.4L crate motor is basically a drop-in replacement. You have to change
the flywheel but that's about it. I know, my 2.8L was replaced with a 3.4L.
to
> rad cradle is to short... you'd have more luck dropping in a small block
> Chevy... hmmm....
A 3.4L crate motor is basically a drop-in replacement. You have to change
the flywheel but that's about it. I know, my 2.8L was replaced with a 3.4L.
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