What engines fit?
 

I've seen links on here before (probably from Bill) and after going through
Bill's links I found a few relevant links but most have to do with engine
swaps into YJ's and not CJ's. I want to hunt for an engine for my '85 CJ7
(2.5L 5spd) over the summer and try and do a full swap with a 4.0+ 6cyl with
fuel injection over the next winter. However, I'm unsure exactly what
engine/tranny/injection sets will fit into my CJ without too much hassle.
I've heard I can get a '91+ YJ 4.0L into there with some minor issues (bell
housing adapters, etc) and I've also heard some people have done various
swaps of Ford/Chevy engines as well as a few XJ's but I've been unable to
find any really helpful links as to exactly what vehicles I should be
searching for to do this. I plan to visit the wreckers in a few weeks and
would like to have a list of what is feasable and what isn't.

Thanks!

Re: What engines fit?
 

griffin wrote:
> I want to hunt for an engine for my '85 CJ7
> (2.5L 5spd) over the summer and try and do a full swap with a 4.0+
6cyl with
> fuel injection over the next winter.


Given enough money, nearly anything will fit. A 4.0 swap into a CJ-7
is relatively simple. Use a 94+ with factory fuel injection. A
V-8/auto from a Grand Cherokee is also relatively simple, just be sure
to get the engine/transmission/computer and complete harness. The
hardest part is getting your transplant certified by the Smog Nazis,
particularly in California.

Re: What engines fit?
 

griffin wrote:
> I want to hunt for an engine for my '85 CJ7
> (2.5L 5spd) over the summer and try and do a full swap with a 4.0+
6cyl with
> fuel injection over the next winter.


Given enough money, nearly anything will fit. A 4.0 swap into a CJ-7
is relatively simple. Use a 94+ with factory fuel injection. A
V-8/auto from a Grand Cherokee is also relatively simple, just be sure
to get the engine/transmission/computer and complete harness. The
hardest part is getting your transplant certified by the Smog Nazis,
particularly in California.

Re: What engines fit?
 

griffin wrote:
> I want to hunt for an engine for my '85 CJ7
> (2.5L 5spd) over the summer and try and do a full swap with a 4.0+
6cyl with
> fuel injection over the next winter.


Given enough money, nearly anything will fit. A 4.0 swap into a CJ-7
is relatively simple. Use a 94+ with factory fuel injection. A
V-8/auto from a Grand Cherokee is also relatively simple, just be sure
to get the engine/transmission/computer and complete harness. The
hardest part is getting your transplant certified by the Smog Nazis,
particularly in California.

Re: What engines fit?
 

griffin wrote:
> I want to hunt for an engine for my '85 CJ7
> (2.5L 5spd) over the summer and try and do a full swap with a 4.0+
6cyl with
> fuel injection over the next winter.


Given enough money, nearly anything will fit. A 4.0 swap into a CJ-7
is relatively simple. Use a 94+ with factory fuel injection. A
V-8/auto from a Grand Cherokee is also relatively simple, just be sure
to get the engine/transmission/computer and complete harness. The
hardest part is getting your transplant certified by the Smog Nazis,
particularly in California.

Re: What engines fit?
 

On 4 May 2005 12:23:05 -0700, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Robert Bills"
<RDBillsJr@aol.com>:

Doesn't CA go by the engine, rather than the body, for
emissions standards when the engine's been swapped? I know
MD used to do it this way (no info on possible recent
changes).

>griffin wrote:
>> I want to hunt for an engine for my '85 CJ7
>> (2.5L 5spd) over the summer and try and do a full swap with a 4.0+
>6cyl with
>> fuel injection over the next winter.
>
>
>Given enough money, nearly anything will fit. A 4.0 swap into a CJ-7
>is relatively simple. Use a 94+ with factory fuel injection. A
>V-8/auto from a Grand Cherokee is also relatively simple, just be sure
>to get the engine/transmission/computer and complete harness. The
>hardest part is getting your transplant certified by the Smog Nazis,
>particularly in California.

--

Bob C.

"Evidence confirming an observation is
evidence that the observation is wrong."
- McNameless

Re: What engines fit?
 

On 4 May 2005 12:23:05 -0700, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Robert Bills"
<RDBillsJr@aol.com>:

Doesn't CA go by the engine, rather than the body, for
emissions standards when the engine's been swapped? I know
MD used to do it this way (no info on possible recent
changes).

>griffin wrote:
>> I want to hunt for an engine for my '85 CJ7
>> (2.5L 5spd) over the summer and try and do a full swap with a 4.0+
>6cyl with
>> fuel injection over the next winter.
>
>
>Given enough money, nearly anything will fit. A 4.0 swap into a CJ-7
>is relatively simple. Use a 94+ with factory fuel injection. A
>V-8/auto from a Grand Cherokee is also relatively simple, just be sure
>to get the engine/transmission/computer and complete harness. The
>hardest part is getting your transplant certified by the Smog Nazis,
>particularly in California.

--

Bob C.

"Evidence confirming an observation is
evidence that the observation is wrong."
- McNameless

Re: What engines fit?
 

On 4 May 2005 12:23:05 -0700, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Robert Bills"
<RDBillsJr@aol.com>:

Doesn't CA go by the engine, rather than the body, for
emissions standards when the engine's been swapped? I know
MD used to do it this way (no info on possible recent
changes).

>griffin wrote:
>> I want to hunt for an engine for my '85 CJ7
>> (2.5L 5spd) over the summer and try and do a full swap with a 4.0+
>6cyl with
>> fuel injection over the next winter.
>
>
>Given enough money, nearly anything will fit. A 4.0 swap into a CJ-7
>is relatively simple. Use a 94+ with factory fuel injection. A
>V-8/auto from a Grand Cherokee is also relatively simple, just be sure
>to get the engine/transmission/computer and complete harness. The
>hardest part is getting your transplant certified by the Smog Nazis,
>particularly in California.

--

Bob C.

"Evidence confirming an observation is
evidence that the observation is wrong."
- McNameless

Re: What engines fit?
 

On 4 May 2005 12:23:05 -0700, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Robert Bills"
<RDBillsJr@aol.com>:

Doesn't CA go by the engine, rather than the body, for
emissions standards when the engine's been swapped? I know
MD used to do it this way (no info on possible recent
changes).

>griffin wrote:
>> I want to hunt for an engine for my '85 CJ7
>> (2.5L 5spd) over the summer and try and do a full swap with a 4.0+
>6cyl with
>> fuel injection over the next winter.
>
>
>Given enough money, nearly anything will fit. A 4.0 swap into a CJ-7
>is relatively simple. Use a 94+ with factory fuel injection. A
>V-8/auto from a Grand Cherokee is also relatively simple, just be sure
>to get the engine/transmission/computer and complete harness. The
>hardest part is getting your transplant certified by the Smog Nazis,
>particularly in California.

--

Bob C.

"Evidence confirming an observation is
evidence that the observation is wrong."
- McNameless

Re: What engines fit?
 

Yes, but it's hard to find an installer that'll risk his license
when he sees your later model engine doesn't have air injection and the
vehicle year calls for it.
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Bob Casanova wrote:
>
> On 4 May 2005 12:23:05 -0700, the following appeared in
> rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Robert Bills"
> <RDBillsJr@aol.com>:
>
> Doesn't CA go by the engine, rather than the body, for
> emissions standards when the engine's been swapped? I know
> MD used to do it this way (no info on possible recent
> changes).