Have a 1978 Jeep CJ7 with a tired factory V8. Considering a GM motor swap.......
Anyone have experience with this?
Thanks
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Have a 1978 Jeep CJ7 with a tired factory V8. Considering a GM motor swap.......
Anyone have experience with this?
Thanks
Cummins 4BT... do it right
Pretty straight forward, they sell an adapter for a lot of different options. You'll need engine mounts and probably a bellhousing/transmision adapter depending on what drivetrain you'll be using. And you'll have to change the radiator out.
Some info here:
http://www.advanceadapters.com/tech-...nversion-info/
I have never done it. Most of the ones I have seen involve a small block chevy with an auto trans. I think it is a rich mans game. I would go with a refreshed 304! Good luck!
Not interested in wearing ear-pro while I'm driving. Although it could come in handy if some punk tried to Jeep jack me!Quote:
Originally Posted by 68Charger
A diesel conversion would be cool and expensive. I would look at the Cummins 2.8T crate motor or a VW TDI.
I've looked at their sire as well as Novak's. All looks simple enough. I'll do the work myself. Hoping someone here has done a conversion.Quote:
Originally Posted by meatman
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Originally Posted by BushMasterBoy
Thought about having the 304 re-built... Want to get away from the carburetor.
Rebuild and slap a tbi unit on there.
A gentleman on a Nissan Xterra forum I'm a member of did a VW TDI swap on his second gen Xterra, said he was squeezing out 38 to 40 mpg, and 750+ miles to a tank, now THAT would be nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by offgrid
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Originally Posted by offgrid
You could install a Howell TBI for around $1200. Might be more cost effective than adapters.
What transmission are you running?