Jeep Zj V8 Swap

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Jeep zj v8 swap. You will need transmission and motor mount adapters. Xj zj and even some cj vehicles. Big news we now have a emissions legal hemi swap for the 2007 2011 jeep jk carb legal in every state. Same jeep getting a chevy v8 is a different story.
From the early 1990s to 2002 dodge and jeep vehicles could be optioned with a fuel injected 5 2l or 5 9l magnum v8. Though not suited for wild v8 power or punishing off roading mild v8 s and all around trail street use make the ax15 good match. Its got a good. Diy engine conversion kits.
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. 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. Aftermarket springs usually make no distinction and are rated well for most engines this side of big blocks. Jeep v8 engine swap options part 1.
You didn t think it was possible but you re going to love your jeep even more. 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. Video presentation about my manual transmission swap on my 1997 5 2 v8 grand cherokee.
Adapters can run from 150 to 1000. I want to know if anybody has done a v8 swap and how hard it is. Hemi power in your jeep jk. Power numbers range from 220 to 245 ponies and 295 to 335 lb ft of torque depending on the year and cubic inches.
Massive horsepower and torque in a street legal emissions compliant engine built with oem chrysler parts. If your jeep happens to have the ax15 five speed transmission you may choose to retain with your gm engine conversion.