Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: born2jeep on October 01, 2005, 09:16:20 PM
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Well after about 3 weekend, I finally finished my engine swap.
-A 92 cherokee 4.0 into my 89 YJ which had the 4.2.
My engine ran fantastic, but with next to know compression, I found hitting 100kmh next to impossible. Making it to the trails was just plain annoying. Infact, one hill on the way back from mclean, I had to put it into second gear to make it up :roll: .
So I decided to treat myself :D . It was a fair amount of work, but not super hard. Wiring was a bit overwelming, but with research it wasnt too bad. Kinda cool to say I made my own wiring harness 8) .
Anyways, Im just pretty excited. Took it for a spin, and its FAST....for a jeep :lol:
Too all those with a cj or yj 4.2, that are looking for a new engine, this is a pretty good way to go. And if anyone is thinking about doing it, I can send them all the links I have, and offer advice on whatever I can.
Sam
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I was impressed with my tranny swap. Talk about kickin' it up a notch. Hope she treats ya well :D
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what kinda links and info do you have? i am looking into swapping the FI from a 4L onto my recently rebuilt 4.2L with the 4L HO head on it...
thanks
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Glad you got it up and running. Now to trail test it eh?