CJ7 4cyl to 8cyl conversion questions
 

A few questions. Naturally, I wish this was a take out-drop in situation
like old GM cars, but I realize that I will have a few things to consider
before I go from my 4 cylinder to a chevy 350 into a 84 CJ7.

Right off, I want to know if there is a realitvly thorough guide for this
coversion. If not, then you guys can tell me the things to look out for.

I don't know which tranny I have, but it is probably the most popular
4-speed at the time. The springs are origional and I will go to new 4" lift
around the same time of the motor conversion. Nothing is really beefed up,
so what should I consider in that respect for the power of a V8?

Motor mounts, clearances, any real cutting type modifications, bell housing
mounting, etc.

I don't have to put a chevy V8 in, but I am more familar with those. I have
heard that some GM V6's drop in??

What about kits? Can I find 90% of what I need to consider in conversion
kits?

I haven't done anything but think about it at this point, so let me know
some of your thoughts or experiances.

I also have a 76 CJ10 truck that is rusted out, but the motor and auto
transmission and transfer case are all good. The motor is the AMC 354 V8...
any advantages to considering this V8/tranny vs any others?

Thanks!

Re: CJ7 4cyl to 8cyl conversion questions
 

Everything you need may be found at http://www.advanceadapters.com/
Radiator, motor mounts, headers, trans adapter, you won't have to cut or
weld a thing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

gifer wrote:
>
> A few questions. Naturally, I wish this was a take out-drop in situation
> like old GM cars, but I realize that I will have a few things to consider
> before I go from my 4 cylinder to a chevy 350 into a 84 CJ7.
>
> Right off, I want to know if there is a realitvly thorough guide for this
> coversion. If not, then you guys can tell me the things to look out for.
>
> I don't know which tranny I have, but it is probably the most popular
> 4-speed at the time. The springs are origional and I will go to new 4" lift
> around the same time of the motor conversion. Nothing is really beefed up,
> so what should I consider in that respect for the power of a V8?
>
> Motor mounts, clearances, any real cutting type modifications, bell housing
> mounting, etc.
>
> I don't have to put a chevy V8 in, but I am more familar with those. I have
> heard that some GM V6's drop in??
>
> What about kits? Can I find 90% of what I need to consider in conversion
> kits?
>
> I haven't done anything but think about it at this point, so let me know
> some of your thoughts or experiances.
>
> I also have a 76 CJ10 truck that is rusted out, but the motor and auto
> transmission and transfer case are all good. The motor is the AMC 354 V8...
> any advantages to considering this V8/tranny vs any others?
>
> Thanks!

Re: CJ7 4cyl to 8cyl conversion questions
 

Everything you need may be found at http://www.advanceadapters.com/
Radiator, motor mounts, headers, trans adapter, you won't have to cut or
weld a thing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

gifer wrote:
>
> A few questions. Naturally, I wish this was a take out-drop in situation
> like old GM cars, but I realize that I will have a few things to consider
> before I go from my 4 cylinder to a chevy 350 into a 84 CJ7.
>
> Right off, I want to know if there is a realitvly thorough guide for this
> coversion. If not, then you guys can tell me the things to look out for.
>
> I don't know which tranny I have, but it is probably the most popular
> 4-speed at the time. The springs are origional and I will go to new 4" lift
> around the same time of the motor conversion. Nothing is really beefed up,
> so what should I consider in that respect for the power of a V8?
>
> Motor mounts, clearances, any real cutting type modifications, bell housing
> mounting, etc.
>
> I don't have to put a chevy V8 in, but I am more familar with those. I have
> heard that some GM V6's drop in??
>
> What about kits? Can I find 90% of what I need to consider in conversion
> kits?
>
> I haven't done anything but think about it at this point, so let me know
> some of your thoughts or experiances.
>
> I also have a 76 CJ10 truck that is rusted out, but the motor and auto
> transmission and transfer case are all good. The motor is the AMC 354 V8...
> any advantages to considering this V8/tranny vs any others?
>
> Thanks!

Re: CJ7 4cyl to 8cyl conversion questions
 

Everything you need may be found at http://www.advanceadapters.com/
Radiator, motor mounts, headers, trans adapter, you won't have to cut or
weld a thing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

gifer wrote:
>
> A few questions. Naturally, I wish this was a take out-drop in situation
> like old GM cars, but I realize that I will have a few things to consider
> before I go from my 4 cylinder to a chevy 350 into a 84 CJ7.
>
> Right off, I want to know if there is a realitvly thorough guide for this
> coversion. If not, then you guys can tell me the things to look out for.
>
> I don't know which tranny I have, but it is probably the most popular
> 4-speed at the time. The springs are origional and I will go to new 4" lift
> around the same time of the motor conversion. Nothing is really beefed up,
> so what should I consider in that respect for the power of a V8?
>
> Motor mounts, clearances, any real cutting type modifications, bell housing
> mounting, etc.
>
> I don't have to put a chevy V8 in, but I am more familar with those. I have
> heard that some GM V6's drop in??
>
> What about kits? Can I find 90% of what I need to consider in conversion
> kits?
>
> I haven't done anything but think about it at this point, so let me know
> some of your thoughts or experiances.
>
> I also have a 76 CJ10 truck that is rusted out, but the motor and auto
> transmission and transfer case are all good. The motor is the AMC 354 V8...
> any advantages to considering this V8/tranny vs any others?
>
> Thanks!

Re: CJ7 4cyl to 8cyl conversion questions
 

Everything you need may be found at http://www.advanceadapters.com/
Radiator, motor mounts, headers, trans adapter, you won't have to cut or
weld a thing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

gifer wrote:
>
> A few questions. Naturally, I wish this was a take out-drop in situation
> like old GM cars, but I realize that I will have a few things to consider
> before I go from my 4 cylinder to a chevy 350 into a 84 CJ7.
>
> Right off, I want to know if there is a realitvly thorough guide for this
> coversion. If not, then you guys can tell me the things to look out for.
>
> I don't know which tranny I have, but it is probably the most popular
> 4-speed at the time. The springs are origional and I will go to new 4" lift
> around the same time of the motor conversion. Nothing is really beefed up,
> so what should I consider in that respect for the power of a V8?
>
> Motor mounts, clearances, any real cutting type modifications, bell housing
> mounting, etc.
>
> I don't have to put a chevy V8 in, but I am more familar with those. I have
> heard that some GM V6's drop in??
>
> What about kits? Can I find 90% of what I need to consider in conversion
> kits?
>
> I haven't done anything but think about it at this point, so let me know
> some of your thoughts or experiances.
>
> I also have a 76 CJ10 truck that is rusted out, but the motor and auto
> transmission and transfer case are all good. The motor is the AMC 354 V8...
> any advantages to considering this V8/tranny vs any others?
>
> Thanks!