Jeep Zj V8 Swap

Ok i did a search and all i could seem to find was arguments about wether or not to swap a 318 into a 4 0 powered zj or sell the 4 0 jeep and buy a v8.

Jeep zj v8 swap. Big news we now have a emissions legal hemi swap for the 2007 2011 jeep jk carb legal in every state. Lift is not required for the jeep tj to perform the engine swap but may be done for reasons external to the swap. We have replaced four cylinder jeep engines with v8 s and noticed no sag or overly soft ride in the front axle. Diy engine conversion kits.

Power numbers range from 220 to 245 ponies and 295 to 335 lb ft of torque depending on the year and cubic inches. You will need transmission and motor mount adapters. My 97 zj 4 0 just cracked the block and i am going to have the engine out and i figured this would be a good time to put in a v8. Christian hazel photographer writer general motors photographer.

Xj zj and even some cj vehicles. Its got a good. I want to know if anybody has done a v8 swap and how hard it is. Hemi power in your jeep jk.

Same jeep getting a chevy v8 is a different story. Aftermarket springs usually make no distinction and are rated well for most engines this side of big blocks. If your jeep happens to have the ax15 five speed transmission you may choose to retain with your gm engine conversion. Video presentation about my manual transmission swap on my 1997 5 2 v8 grand cherokee.

Jeep v8 engine swap options part 1. Radiators most v8 swaps will require a new heavier radiator to handle the v8 fortunately there are several companies which make conversion radiators that fit right into the stock jeep grille. I found a wrecked v8 zj cheap. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled a suggested video will automatically play next.

Adapters can run from 150 to 1000. Massive horsepower and torque in a street legal emissions compliant engine built with oem chrysler parts.