Chevy 350 Engine Swap
04-06-2005, 01:38 PM
#11
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Re: Chevy 350 Engine Swap
You really need to start off with the emissions cops....
Most places have their motor vehicle dept. online now so you should be
able to check.
Some areas insist on the engine at least as new as the vehicle, some
insist on an engine made after 2000, some don't care and it becomes a
'hot rod', etc....
That will give you a better idea of what to look or ask for in parts.
There is a guy I know with a Mustang 5.0 and the Mustang T5 tranny in
his CJ7, so lots of swaps are possible.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
hboothe@gte.net wrote:
>
> Hey, folks, I did some searching on the topic of swapping out engines
> on Jeeps but I've still got some questions. Basically, what's going on
> is a buddy of mine wants to get a Jeep and doesn't want a 4 cylinder
> but those are the ones in the price range he's looking for (and that
> aren't totally beaten up). So, my question is this: what would it take
> to pull a 4 cylinder from a YJ and install a Chevy 350?
>
> Basically, he'd like to buy a cheap 4 cylinder Jeep, yank the engine
> and install a Chevy 350. I wanted to find out what the group thought
> before I go prostrate myself before a couple of off-road shops and get
> led around by the nose.
>
> The Jeep won't be used for any hard-core rock climbing/crawling, or run
> with 40 something inch tires, just used to tow a boat trailer and some
> light off-roading/hunting.
>
> Where does one start with this? Is the transmission going to bolt
> right up to the 350 (he wants to get the 5 speed manual, so no
> automatics)? Are engine mounts readily available to to fit the 350 to
> a YJ? Will the transfer case (I presume all YJ's use the NP231 (NP,
> right? I forget, but I remember my YJ has a <something>231 in it) hold
> up (assuming my buddy doesn't blatantly abuse it)? Will springs need
> to be changed to accomodate the added weight? Shocks? Will the stock
> radiator cool the 350 or is it going to have to be replaced?
>
> Can one just use a carbureted 350, a simple distributor/coil ignition
> to keep this simple? What about meeting emissions testing? Is there a
> simple way to get a more-efficient fuel injected 350 to put in the
> Jeep, one with all the emissions parts in place (including what needs
> to be put on the exhaust)?
>
> Thank you for your time and help.
>
> --HC
Most places have their motor vehicle dept. online now so you should be
able to check.
Some areas insist on the engine at least as new as the vehicle, some
insist on an engine made after 2000, some don't care and it becomes a
'hot rod', etc....
That will give you a better idea of what to look or ask for in parts.
There is a guy I know with a Mustang 5.0 and the Mustang T5 tranny in
his CJ7, so lots of swaps are possible.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
hboothe@gte.net wrote:
>
> Hey, folks, I did some searching on the topic of swapping out engines
> on Jeeps but I've still got some questions. Basically, what's going on
> is a buddy of mine wants to get a Jeep and doesn't want a 4 cylinder
> but those are the ones in the price range he's looking for (and that
> aren't totally beaten up). So, my question is this: what would it take
> to pull a 4 cylinder from a YJ and install a Chevy 350?
>
> Basically, he'd like to buy a cheap 4 cylinder Jeep, yank the engine
> and install a Chevy 350. I wanted to find out what the group thought
> before I go prostrate myself before a couple of off-road shops and get
> led around by the nose.
>
> The Jeep won't be used for any hard-core rock climbing/crawling, or run
> with 40 something inch tires, just used to tow a boat trailer and some
> light off-roading/hunting.
>
> Where does one start with this? Is the transmission going to bolt
> right up to the 350 (he wants to get the 5 speed manual, so no
> automatics)? Are engine mounts readily available to to fit the 350 to
> a YJ? Will the transfer case (I presume all YJ's use the NP231 (NP,
> right? I forget, but I remember my YJ has a <something>231 in it) hold
> up (assuming my buddy doesn't blatantly abuse it)? Will springs need
> to be changed to accomodate the added weight? Shocks? Will the stock
> radiator cool the 350 or is it going to have to be replaced?
>
> Can one just use a carbureted 350, a simple distributor/coil ignition
> to keep this simple? What about meeting emissions testing? Is there a
> simple way to get a more-efficient fuel injected 350 to put in the
> Jeep, one with all the emissions parts in place (including what needs
> to be put on the exhaust)?
>
> Thank you for your time and help.
>
> --HC
04-06-2005, 01:38 PM
#12
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Re: Chevy 350 Engine Swap
You really need to start off with the emissions cops....
Most places have their motor vehicle dept. online now so you should be
able to check.
Some areas insist on the engine at least as new as the vehicle, some
insist on an engine made after 2000, some don't care and it becomes a
'hot rod', etc....
That will give you a better idea of what to look or ask for in parts.
There is a guy I know with a Mustang 5.0 and the Mustang T5 tranny in
his CJ7, so lots of swaps are possible.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
hboothe@gte.net wrote:
>
> Hey, folks, I did some searching on the topic of swapping out engines
> on Jeeps but I've still got some questions. Basically, what's going on
> is a buddy of mine wants to get a Jeep and doesn't want a 4 cylinder
> but those are the ones in the price range he's looking for (and that
> aren't totally beaten up). So, my question is this: what would it take
> to pull a 4 cylinder from a YJ and install a Chevy 350?
>
> Basically, he'd like to buy a cheap 4 cylinder Jeep, yank the engine
> and install a Chevy 350. I wanted to find out what the group thought
> before I go prostrate myself before a couple of off-road shops and get
> led around by the nose.
>
> The Jeep won't be used for any hard-core rock climbing/crawling, or run
> with 40 something inch tires, just used to tow a boat trailer and some
> light off-roading/hunting.
>
> Where does one start with this? Is the transmission going to bolt
> right up to the 350 (he wants to get the 5 speed manual, so no
> automatics)? Are engine mounts readily available to to fit the 350 to
> a YJ? Will the transfer case (I presume all YJ's use the NP231 (NP,
> right? I forget, but I remember my YJ has a <something>231 in it) hold
> up (assuming my buddy doesn't blatantly abuse it)? Will springs need
> to be changed to accomodate the added weight? Shocks? Will the stock
> radiator cool the 350 or is it going to have to be replaced?
>
> Can one just use a carbureted 350, a simple distributor/coil ignition
> to keep this simple? What about meeting emissions testing? Is there a
> simple way to get a more-efficient fuel injected 350 to put in the
> Jeep, one with all the emissions parts in place (including what needs
> to be put on the exhaust)?
>
> Thank you for your time and help.
>
> --HC
Most places have their motor vehicle dept. online now so you should be
able to check.
Some areas insist on the engine at least as new as the vehicle, some
insist on an engine made after 2000, some don't care and it becomes a
'hot rod', etc....
That will give you a better idea of what to look or ask for in parts.
There is a guy I know with a Mustang 5.0 and the Mustang T5 tranny in
his CJ7, so lots of swaps are possible.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
hboothe@gte.net wrote:
>
> Hey, folks, I did some searching on the topic of swapping out engines
> on Jeeps but I've still got some questions. Basically, what's going on
> is a buddy of mine wants to get a Jeep and doesn't want a 4 cylinder
> but those are the ones in the price range he's looking for (and that
> aren't totally beaten up). So, my question is this: what would it take
> to pull a 4 cylinder from a YJ and install a Chevy 350?
>
> Basically, he'd like to buy a cheap 4 cylinder Jeep, yank the engine
> and install a Chevy 350. I wanted to find out what the group thought
> before I go prostrate myself before a couple of off-road shops and get
> led around by the nose.
>
> The Jeep won't be used for any hard-core rock climbing/crawling, or run
> with 40 something inch tires, just used to tow a boat trailer and some
> light off-roading/hunting.
>
> Where does one start with this? Is the transmission going to bolt
> right up to the 350 (he wants to get the 5 speed manual, so no
> automatics)? Are engine mounts readily available to to fit the 350 to
> a YJ? Will the transfer case (I presume all YJ's use the NP231 (NP,
> right? I forget, but I remember my YJ has a <something>231 in it) hold
> up (assuming my buddy doesn't blatantly abuse it)? Will springs need
> to be changed to accomodate the added weight? Shocks? Will the stock
> radiator cool the 350 or is it going to have to be replaced?
>
> Can one just use a carbureted 350, a simple distributor/coil ignition
> to keep this simple? What about meeting emissions testing? Is there a
> simple way to get a more-efficient fuel injected 350 to put in the
> Jeep, one with all the emissions parts in place (including what needs
> to be put on the exhaust)?
>
> Thank you for your time and help.
>
> --HC
04-06-2005, 01:38 PM
#13
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Re: Chevy 350 Engine Swap
You really need to start off with the emissions cops....
Most places have their motor vehicle dept. online now so you should be
able to check.
Some areas insist on the engine at least as new as the vehicle, some
insist on an engine made after 2000, some don't care and it becomes a
'hot rod', etc....
That will give you a better idea of what to look or ask for in parts.
There is a guy I know with a Mustang 5.0 and the Mustang T5 tranny in
his CJ7, so lots of swaps are possible.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
hboothe@gte.net wrote:
>
> Hey, folks, I did some searching on the topic of swapping out engines
> on Jeeps but I've still got some questions. Basically, what's going on
> is a buddy of mine wants to get a Jeep and doesn't want a 4 cylinder
> but those are the ones in the price range he's looking for (and that
> aren't totally beaten up). So, my question is this: what would it take
> to pull a 4 cylinder from a YJ and install a Chevy 350?
>
> Basically, he'd like to buy a cheap 4 cylinder Jeep, yank the engine
> and install a Chevy 350. I wanted to find out what the group thought
> before I go prostrate myself before a couple of off-road shops and get
> led around by the nose.
>
> The Jeep won't be used for any hard-core rock climbing/crawling, or run
> with 40 something inch tires, just used to tow a boat trailer and some
> light off-roading/hunting.
>
> Where does one start with this? Is the transmission going to bolt
> right up to the 350 (he wants to get the 5 speed manual, so no
> automatics)? Are engine mounts readily available to to fit the 350 to
> a YJ? Will the transfer case (I presume all YJ's use the NP231 (NP,
> right? I forget, but I remember my YJ has a <something>231 in it) hold
> up (assuming my buddy doesn't blatantly abuse it)? Will springs need
> to be changed to accomodate the added weight? Shocks? Will the stock
> radiator cool the 350 or is it going to have to be replaced?
>
> Can one just use a carbureted 350, a simple distributor/coil ignition
> to keep this simple? What about meeting emissions testing? Is there a
> simple way to get a more-efficient fuel injected 350 to put in the
> Jeep, one with all the emissions parts in place (including what needs
> to be put on the exhaust)?
>
> Thank you for your time and help.
>
> --HC
Most places have their motor vehicle dept. online now so you should be
able to check.
Some areas insist on the engine at least as new as the vehicle, some
insist on an engine made after 2000, some don't care and it becomes a
'hot rod', etc....
That will give you a better idea of what to look or ask for in parts.
There is a guy I know with a Mustang 5.0 and the Mustang T5 tranny in
his CJ7, so lots of swaps are possible.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
hboothe@gte.net wrote:
>
> Hey, folks, I did some searching on the topic of swapping out engines
> on Jeeps but I've still got some questions. Basically, what's going on
> is a buddy of mine wants to get a Jeep and doesn't want a 4 cylinder
> but those are the ones in the price range he's looking for (and that
> aren't totally beaten up). So, my question is this: what would it take
> to pull a 4 cylinder from a YJ and install a Chevy 350?
>
> Basically, he'd like to buy a cheap 4 cylinder Jeep, yank the engine
> and install a Chevy 350. I wanted to find out what the group thought
> before I go prostrate myself before a couple of off-road shops and get
> led around by the nose.
>
> The Jeep won't be used for any hard-core rock climbing/crawling, or run
> with 40 something inch tires, just used to tow a boat trailer and some
> light off-roading/hunting.
>
> Where does one start with this? Is the transmission going to bolt
> right up to the 350 (he wants to get the 5 speed manual, so no
> automatics)? Are engine mounts readily available to to fit the 350 to
> a YJ? Will the transfer case (I presume all YJ's use the NP231 (NP,
> right? I forget, but I remember my YJ has a <something>231 in it) hold
> up (assuming my buddy doesn't blatantly abuse it)? Will springs need
> to be changed to accomodate the added weight? Shocks? Will the stock
> radiator cool the 350 or is it going to have to be replaced?
>
> Can one just use a carbureted 350, a simple distributor/coil ignition
> to keep this simple? What about meeting emissions testing? Is there a
> simple way to get a more-efficient fuel injected 350 to put in the
> Jeep, one with all the emissions parts in place (including what needs
> to be put on the exhaust)?
>
> Thank you for your time and help.
>
> --HC
04-06-2005, 01:40 PM
#14
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Re: Chevy 350 Engine Swap
Seriously, I think the best choice is to save up for a used I6. Re-reading
your earlier post, I should point out that the Wrangler has a wheelbase that
is very short - 93" IIRC, so the towing rating is 2000lb only. I hope that's
a light boat !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
<hboothe@gte.net> wrote in message
news:1112808030.468152.35060@o13g2000cwo.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey, Dave, thanks for your response. What about changing out the
> transmission then? Get a gearbox out of a wrecked I-6?
>
> --HC
>
your earlier post, I should point out that the Wrangler has a wheelbase that
is very short - 93" IIRC, so the towing rating is 2000lb only. I hope that's
a light boat !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
<hboothe@gte.net> wrote in message
news:1112808030.468152.35060@o13g2000cwo.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey, Dave, thanks for your response. What about changing out the
> transmission then? Get a gearbox out of a wrecked I-6?
>
> --HC
>
04-06-2005, 01:40 PM
#15
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Re: Chevy 350 Engine Swap
Seriously, I think the best choice is to save up for a used I6. Re-reading
your earlier post, I should point out that the Wrangler has a wheelbase that
is very short - 93" IIRC, so the towing rating is 2000lb only. I hope that's
a light boat !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
<hboothe@gte.net> wrote in message
news:1112808030.468152.35060@o13g2000cwo.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey, Dave, thanks for your response. What about changing out the
> transmission then? Get a gearbox out of a wrecked I-6?
>
> --HC
>
your earlier post, I should point out that the Wrangler has a wheelbase that
is very short - 93" IIRC, so the towing rating is 2000lb only. I hope that's
a light boat !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
<hboothe@gte.net> wrote in message
news:1112808030.468152.35060@o13g2000cwo.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey, Dave, thanks for your response. What about changing out the
> transmission then? Get a gearbox out of a wrecked I-6?
>
> --HC
>
04-06-2005, 01:40 PM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Chevy 350 Engine Swap
Seriously, I think the best choice is to save up for a used I6. Re-reading
your earlier post, I should point out that the Wrangler has a wheelbase that
is very short - 93" IIRC, so the towing rating is 2000lb only. I hope that's
a light boat !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
<hboothe@gte.net> wrote in message
news:1112808030.468152.35060@o13g2000cwo.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey, Dave, thanks for your response. What about changing out the
> transmission then? Get a gearbox out of a wrecked I-6?
>
> --HC
>
your earlier post, I should point out that the Wrangler has a wheelbase that
is very short - 93" IIRC, so the towing rating is 2000lb only. I hope that's
a light boat !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
<hboothe@gte.net> wrote in message
news:1112808030.468152.35060@o13g2000cwo.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey, Dave, thanks for your response. What about changing out the
> transmission then? Get a gearbox out of a wrecked I-6?
>
> --HC
>
04-06-2005, 01:40 PM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Chevy 350 Engine Swap
Seriously, I think the best choice is to save up for a used I6. Re-reading
your earlier post, I should point out that the Wrangler has a wheelbase that
is very short - 93" IIRC, so the towing rating is 2000lb only. I hope that's
a light boat !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
<hboothe@gte.net> wrote in message
news:1112808030.468152.35060@o13g2000cwo.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey, Dave, thanks for your response. What about changing out the
> transmission then? Get a gearbox out of a wrecked I-6?
>
> --HC
>
your earlier post, I should point out that the Wrangler has a wheelbase that
is very short - 93" IIRC, so the towing rating is 2000lb only. I hope that's
a light boat !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
<hboothe@gte.net> wrote in message
news:1112808030.468152.35060@o13g2000cwo.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey, Dave, thanks for your response. What about changing out the
> transmission then? Get a gearbox out of a wrecked I-6?
>
> --HC
>
04-06-2005, 05:58 PM
#18
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Re: Chevy 350 Engine Swap
The Chevy small block and Jeep were made for each other. And
http://www.advanceadapters.com/ and http://www.novak-adapt.com/ have all
the adapters, from the transmission, shafts, linkage, mounts, headers,
radiator, for a complete job without the use of oxy-acetylene. Usually
we start this swap because we already have the Jeep, and in the proceed
spend at least twenty thousand doing it. I suggest buying someone's
divorce liquidation judgment, as this is what the job usually leads too.
Usually ten cents on the dollar.
Search Autotrader:
http://www.automart.com/vehicledetai.../cj5/athens/al
or Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/Jeep-Chevy-V8_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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hboothe@gte.net wrote:
>
> Hey, folks, I did some searching on the topic of swapping out engines
> on Jeeps but I've still got some questions. Basically, what's going on
> is a buddy of mine wants to get a Jeep and doesn't want a 4 cylinder
> but those are the ones in the price range he's looking for (and that
> aren't totally beaten up). So, my question is this: what would it take
> to pull a 4 cylinder from a YJ and install a Chevy 350?
>
> Basically, he'd like to buy a cheap 4 cylinder Jeep, yank the engine
> and install a Chevy 350. I wanted to find out what the group thought
> before I go prostrate myself before a couple of off-road shops and get
> led around by the nose.
>
> The Jeep won't be used for any hard-core rock climbing/crawling, or run
> with 40 something inch tires, just used to tow a boat trailer and some
> light off-roading/hunting.
>
> Where does one start with this? Is the transmission going to bolt
> right up to the 350 (he wants to get the 5 speed manual, so no
> automatics)? Are engine mounts readily available to to fit the 350 to
> a YJ? Will the transfer case (I presume all YJ's use the NP231 (NP,
> right? I forget, but I remember my YJ has a <something>231 in it) hold
> up (assuming my buddy doesn't blatantly abuse it)? Will springs need
> to be changed to accomodate the added weight? Shocks? Will the stock
> radiator cool the 350 or is it going to have to be replaced?
>
> Can one just use a carbureted 350, a simple distributor/coil ignition
> to keep this simple? What about meeting emissions testing? Is there a
> simple way to get a more-efficient fuel injected 350 to put in the
> Jeep, one with all the emissions parts in place (including what needs
> to be put on the exhaust)?
>
> Thank you for your time and help.
>
> --HC
http://www.advanceadapters.com/ and http://www.novak-adapt.com/ have all
the adapters, from the transmission, shafts, linkage, mounts, headers,
radiator, for a complete job without the use of oxy-acetylene. Usually
we start this swap because we already have the Jeep, and in the proceed
spend at least twenty thousand doing it. I suggest buying someone's
divorce liquidation judgment, as this is what the job usually leads too.
Usually ten cents on the dollar.
Search Autotrader:
http://www.automart.com/vehicledetai.../cj5/athens/al
or Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/Jeep-Chevy-V8_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
hboothe@gte.net wrote:
>
> Hey, folks, I did some searching on the topic of swapping out engines
> on Jeeps but I've still got some questions. Basically, what's going on
> is a buddy of mine wants to get a Jeep and doesn't want a 4 cylinder
> but those are the ones in the price range he's looking for (and that
> aren't totally beaten up). So, my question is this: what would it take
> to pull a 4 cylinder from a YJ and install a Chevy 350?
>
> Basically, he'd like to buy a cheap 4 cylinder Jeep, yank the engine
> and install a Chevy 350. I wanted to find out what the group thought
> before I go prostrate myself before a couple of off-road shops and get
> led around by the nose.
>
> The Jeep won't be used for any hard-core rock climbing/crawling, or run
> with 40 something inch tires, just used to tow a boat trailer and some
> light off-roading/hunting.
>
> Where does one start with this? Is the transmission going to bolt
> right up to the 350 (he wants to get the 5 speed manual, so no
> automatics)? Are engine mounts readily available to to fit the 350 to
> a YJ? Will the transfer case (I presume all YJ's use the NP231 (NP,
> right? I forget, but I remember my YJ has a <something>231 in it) hold
> up (assuming my buddy doesn't blatantly abuse it)? Will springs need
> to be changed to accomodate the added weight? Shocks? Will the stock
> radiator cool the 350 or is it going to have to be replaced?
>
> Can one just use a carbureted 350, a simple distributor/coil ignition
> to keep this simple? What about meeting emissions testing? Is there a
> simple way to get a more-efficient fuel injected 350 to put in the
> Jeep, one with all the emissions parts in place (including what needs
> to be put on the exhaust)?
>
> Thank you for your time and help.
>
> --HC
04-06-2005, 05:58 PM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Chevy 350 Engine Swap
The Chevy small block and Jeep were made for each other. And
http://www.advanceadapters.com/ and http://www.novak-adapt.com/ have all
the adapters, from the transmission, shafts, linkage, mounts, headers,
radiator, for a complete job without the use of oxy-acetylene. Usually
we start this swap because we already have the Jeep, and in the proceed
spend at least twenty thousand doing it. I suggest buying someone's
divorce liquidation judgment, as this is what the job usually leads too.
Usually ten cents on the dollar.
Search Autotrader:
http://www.automart.com/vehicledetai.../cj5/athens/al
or Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/Jeep-Chevy-V8_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
hboothe@gte.net wrote:
>
> Hey, folks, I did some searching on the topic of swapping out engines
> on Jeeps but I've still got some questions. Basically, what's going on
> is a buddy of mine wants to get a Jeep and doesn't want a 4 cylinder
> but those are the ones in the price range he's looking for (and that
> aren't totally beaten up). So, my question is this: what would it take
> to pull a 4 cylinder from a YJ and install a Chevy 350?
>
> Basically, he'd like to buy a cheap 4 cylinder Jeep, yank the engine
> and install a Chevy 350. I wanted to find out what the group thought
> before I go prostrate myself before a couple of off-road shops and get
> led around by the nose.
>
> The Jeep won't be used for any hard-core rock climbing/crawling, or run
> with 40 something inch tires, just used to tow a boat trailer and some
> light off-roading/hunting.
>
> Where does one start with this? Is the transmission going to bolt
> right up to the 350 (he wants to get the 5 speed manual, so no
> automatics)? Are engine mounts readily available to to fit the 350 to
> a YJ? Will the transfer case (I presume all YJ's use the NP231 (NP,
> right? I forget, but I remember my YJ has a <something>231 in it) hold
> up (assuming my buddy doesn't blatantly abuse it)? Will springs need
> to be changed to accomodate the added weight? Shocks? Will the stock
> radiator cool the 350 or is it going to have to be replaced?
>
> Can one just use a carbureted 350, a simple distributor/coil ignition
> to keep this simple? What about meeting emissions testing? Is there a
> simple way to get a more-efficient fuel injected 350 to put in the
> Jeep, one with all the emissions parts in place (including what needs
> to be put on the exhaust)?
>
> Thank you for your time and help.
>
> --HC
http://www.advanceadapters.com/ and http://www.novak-adapt.com/ have all
the adapters, from the transmission, shafts, linkage, mounts, headers,
radiator, for a complete job without the use of oxy-acetylene. Usually
we start this swap because we already have the Jeep, and in the proceed
spend at least twenty thousand doing it. I suggest buying someone's
divorce liquidation judgment, as this is what the job usually leads too.
Usually ten cents on the dollar.
Search Autotrader:
http://www.automart.com/vehicledetai.../cj5/athens/al
or Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/Jeep-Chevy-V8_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8
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hboothe@gte.net wrote:
>
> Hey, folks, I did some searching on the topic of swapping out engines
> on Jeeps but I've still got some questions. Basically, what's going on
> is a buddy of mine wants to get a Jeep and doesn't want a 4 cylinder
> but those are the ones in the price range he's looking for (and that
> aren't totally beaten up). So, my question is this: what would it take
> to pull a 4 cylinder from a YJ and install a Chevy 350?
>
> Basically, he'd like to buy a cheap 4 cylinder Jeep, yank the engine
> and install a Chevy 350. I wanted to find out what the group thought
> before I go prostrate myself before a couple of off-road shops and get
> led around by the nose.
>
> The Jeep won't be used for any hard-core rock climbing/crawling, or run
> with 40 something inch tires, just used to tow a boat trailer and some
> light off-roading/hunting.
>
> Where does one start with this? Is the transmission going to bolt
> right up to the 350 (he wants to get the 5 speed manual, so no
> automatics)? Are engine mounts readily available to to fit the 350 to
> a YJ? Will the transfer case (I presume all YJ's use the NP231 (NP,
> right? I forget, but I remember my YJ has a <something>231 in it) hold
> up (assuming my buddy doesn't blatantly abuse it)? Will springs need
> to be changed to accomodate the added weight? Shocks? Will the stock
> radiator cool the 350 or is it going to have to be replaced?
>
> Can one just use a carbureted 350, a simple distributor/coil ignition
> to keep this simple? What about meeting emissions testing? Is there a
> simple way to get a more-efficient fuel injected 350 to put in the
> Jeep, one with all the emissions parts in place (including what needs
> to be put on the exhaust)?
>
> Thank you for your time and help.
>
> --HC
04-06-2005, 05:58 PM
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Chevy 350 Engine Swap
The Chevy small block and Jeep were made for each other. And
http://www.advanceadapters.com/ and http://www.novak-adapt.com/ have all
the adapters, from the transmission, shafts, linkage, mounts, headers,
radiator, for a complete job without the use of oxy-acetylene. Usually
we start this swap because we already have the Jeep, and in the proceed
spend at least twenty thousand doing it. I suggest buying someone's
divorce liquidation judgment, as this is what the job usually leads too.
Usually ten cents on the dollar.
Search Autotrader:
http://www.automart.com/vehicledetai.../cj5/athens/al
or Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/Jeep-Chevy-V8_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
hboothe@gte.net wrote:
>
> Hey, folks, I did some searching on the topic of swapping out engines
> on Jeeps but I've still got some questions. Basically, what's going on
> is a buddy of mine wants to get a Jeep and doesn't want a 4 cylinder
> but those are the ones in the price range he's looking for (and that
> aren't totally beaten up). So, my question is this: what would it take
> to pull a 4 cylinder from a YJ and install a Chevy 350?
>
> Basically, he'd like to buy a cheap 4 cylinder Jeep, yank the engine
> and install a Chevy 350. I wanted to find out what the group thought
> before I go prostrate myself before a couple of off-road shops and get
> led around by the nose.
>
> The Jeep won't be used for any hard-core rock climbing/crawling, or run
> with 40 something inch tires, just used to tow a boat trailer and some
> light off-roading/hunting.
>
> Where does one start with this? Is the transmission going to bolt
> right up to the 350 (he wants to get the 5 speed manual, so no
> automatics)? Are engine mounts readily available to to fit the 350 to
> a YJ? Will the transfer case (I presume all YJ's use the NP231 (NP,
> right? I forget, but I remember my YJ has a <something>231 in it) hold
> up (assuming my buddy doesn't blatantly abuse it)? Will springs need
> to be changed to accomodate the added weight? Shocks? Will the stock
> radiator cool the 350 or is it going to have to be replaced?
>
> Can one just use a carbureted 350, a simple distributor/coil ignition
> to keep this simple? What about meeting emissions testing? Is there a
> simple way to get a more-efficient fuel injected 350 to put in the
> Jeep, one with all the emissions parts in place (including what needs
> to be put on the exhaust)?
>
> Thank you for your time and help.
>
> --HC
http://www.advanceadapters.com/ and http://www.novak-adapt.com/ have all
the adapters, from the transmission, shafts, linkage, mounts, headers,
radiator, for a complete job without the use of oxy-acetylene. Usually
we start this swap because we already have the Jeep, and in the proceed
spend at least twenty thousand doing it. I suggest buying someone's
divorce liquidation judgment, as this is what the job usually leads too.
Usually ten cents on the dollar.
Search Autotrader:
http://www.automart.com/vehicledetai.../cj5/athens/al
or Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/Jeep-Chevy-V8_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
hboothe@gte.net wrote:
>
> Hey, folks, I did some searching on the topic of swapping out engines
> on Jeeps but I've still got some questions. Basically, what's going on
> is a buddy of mine wants to get a Jeep and doesn't want a 4 cylinder
> but those are the ones in the price range he's looking for (and that
> aren't totally beaten up). So, my question is this: what would it take
> to pull a 4 cylinder from a YJ and install a Chevy 350?
>
> Basically, he'd like to buy a cheap 4 cylinder Jeep, yank the engine
> and install a Chevy 350. I wanted to find out what the group thought
> before I go prostrate myself before a couple of off-road shops and get
> led around by the nose.
>
> The Jeep won't be used for any hard-core rock climbing/crawling, or run
> with 40 something inch tires, just used to tow a boat trailer and some
> light off-roading/hunting.
>
> Where does one start with this? Is the transmission going to bolt
> right up to the 350 (he wants to get the 5 speed manual, so no
> automatics)? Are engine mounts readily available to to fit the 350 to
> a YJ? Will the transfer case (I presume all YJ's use the NP231 (NP,
> right? I forget, but I remember my YJ has a <something>231 in it) hold
> up (assuming my buddy doesn't blatantly abuse it)? Will springs need
> to be changed to accomodate the added weight? Shocks? Will the stock
> radiator cool the 350 or is it going to have to be replaced?
>
> Can one just use a carbureted 350, a simple distributor/coil ignition
> to keep this simple? What about meeting emissions testing? Is there a
> simple way to get a more-efficient fuel injected 350 to put in the
> Jeep, one with all the emissions parts in place (including what needs
> to be put on the exhaust)?
>
> Thank you for your time and help.
>
> --HC