engine swap

[marinetanker18]

hey guys, i got a 76 j10 pickup with a 360 what mods will have to be done to fit this in my 85 cherokee? my 2.5 is pissing me off and its just not enouf grunt for me i heard that all i need is some 304 motor mounts and like a 727 tranny. Eny help in this area would be greatly apreaceated.

[fredjacksonsan]

I don't know how much fabrication you're interested in, but again, anything can be done it's just a question of money, time and effort. I can't help you directly with your questions, but:

Every discussion I've seen here has ended up with "it's better/easier/cheaper to buy the vehicle with the engine you want".

However that said....here's just a few alternate ideas...

In the "more power" department, some guys have put the throttle body from a 4.0 on their 2.5 to make a lot more power. Since the 85 is carbureted, you'd probably need a spacer, intake and exhaust...which should liven it up.

If the grunt you need is off road, you could check out these guys: http://www.klunev.com/ for another gear reduction.

If you're set on a swap, consider: http://www.golenengineservice.com/html/jeep.html It's a 4.0 and swapping in might be easier than switching the AMC V8; although I don't know if they have a carbureted version.

Sounds like an interesting project any way you slice it...there will likely be some more commentary shortly.

Let us know how it comes out!

[marinetanker18]

yeah, sorry to keep buging you guys with all the dumb questions but im just excited about my project, but i apreceate all the help and stuff, hope fully i can post some pics of how its comeing along soon, but eny help woould be awsome.