Jeep Xj V8 Swap Kit

The selec trac cherokees wagoneers used the part time full time np228 and np229.

Jeep xj v8 swap kit. No you don t need to lift your xj to swap in an ls motor but if you are removing the four cylinder motor or 2 8 liter v6 you need new springs anyway. Northern factory radiator 205054 has has enough cooling for a small block chevy v8 for automatic transmission applications. Td performance motor mount kit. Specifications are 26 x 18 5 8 x 2 1 4 69670 hedman hedders hedman.

This computer controlled v8 will require you to. The 1984 1986 xj series had two choices of transfer cases. Swapping a v8 into an open roof jeep like a cj or a wrangler is an old practice that continues today. The adapters can be used with automatic or standard.

This is the first video in a project series where i show you what it took to install a dodge 5 2l 318 c i v8 into a jeep wrangler. The process would have b. The jeep straight six and gm ls v8 are similar in weight so any spring for the 4 0 is fine with the v8. Engine mounts and lift kit.

Our jeep xj conversion using this adapter can be seen here. For over 30 years rusty s off road products has specialized in suspension systems lift kits and accessories for all jeep vehicles. All of them are fit with a cast iron block but you ll want to make sure you pick up one with a rear oil sump pan. The cherokee must have a 3 or more suspension lift.

From the early 1990s to 2002 dodge and jeep vehicles could be optioned with a fuel injected 5 2l or 5 9l magnum v8. The engine mount kit includes gm rubber mounts driver side passenger side frame bracket s fastening hardware and engine mount instructions. Trans oil cooler included. The adapters are not transmission specific they make the back of the tdi look like the back of the engine that the tdi is replacing.

Our product line includes suspension parts bumpers skid plates steering components drivetrain parts exterior products and performance parts for a wide range of vehicles. Our jeep product line includes accessories that fit the jk wrangler and rubicon two. Since modern electronically controlled engines have matured swapping one of these into a classic jeep is easier than ever. V8 conversion kit jeep cj 72 86 chevy s b auto with automatic transmission.

Power numbers range from 220 to 245 ponies and 295 to 335 lb ft of torque depending on the year and cubic inches. Northern factory aluminum radiator. Stage ii xj s were upgraded to new process new np231 part time transfer case or the part full time np242 in 1987. This adapter can be used in jeep tj yj xj and other 4l jeep vehicles to install the vw tdi engines giving improved fuel economy and amazing power.

They still carry a hefty price tag but performance and reliability just can t be beat.