What is the difference between XJ and YJ?
The difference between CJ and YJ is that YJ was a remodel of the CJ with a stiffer frame, more durability, and has more protection options in the rear end. One can tell the two types apart by the headlights. YJ has square headlights while CJ has circle headlights. A Civilian Jeep or CJ was first seen in the year 1945.
Which is better 99-04 WJ or 00-06 tj-2002?
99-04 WJ, 00-06 TJ – 2002 and up were TUPY heads and did not have the cracking problems that earlier 0331 heads had. 02+ are recommended. 99-04 WJ, 00-06 TJ – 2002 and up were TUPY heads and did not have the cracking problems that earlier 0331 heads had. 02+ are recommended.
Can you use a 91-01 motor on a 97-99 ZJ?
You can also use 91-01 XJ, 93-98 ZJ, 91-95 YJ, 97-99 TJ engines, but you will need to purchase separate coil pack adapter brackets since the 00-01 is a coil pack motor and earlier engines do not have mounting provisions. It would be cheaper and easier to just find the correct 00-01 motor.
Which is 4.0L Jeep motor will fit your Jeep?
91-01 XJ, 93-98 ZJ, 91-95 YJ, 97-99 TJ You will need to relocate temp sender to thermostat housing from HO motor. Also need to use all your Renix accessories, distributor, flywheel/flexplate, etc. 00-01 is not recommended due to crappy head. Some people say the 0331 isn’t as bad as people say.
Can you swap Ho motor into Renix Jeep?
There are also some other differences with swapping HO motors into Renix Jeeps and the other way around, most of it is gasket related and easily remedied with using the correct gaskets. Hope this helps some people! Thanks for the great last 5 years, Schoch Auto is officially closed for business. I’m now on the asphalt in 2wd.
When did the Wrangler YJ get the Mopar system?
This 4.0 had made it into the Wrangler late enough to get the Mopar engine management system, bypassing the Renix system as found in the XJ from 1987-1990. Power was up and fuel economy nudged up a bit from the 258, and the addition of this engine boosted the YJ powertrain into a somewhat more respectable realm.
Can a Jeep XJ be swapped for a Chevy 700R4?
The only others that I thought may be feasible were the AW4 found in Cherokees (XJ) or a Chevy 700R4. The AW4 is a good candidate for an automatic swap for several reasons. For one, it was designed to run behind the 4.0L. The NP231 transfer case will bolt right up to it. Factory parts, although from an XJ, could be used throughout.
What kind of engine does a YJ Wrangler have?
This Chevrolet V8 in a YJ Wrangler is illustrative. The engine fits great into the bay, and owner S. Lomoriello shows some beautifully clean installation work. The YJ was released with two available engines; one being the AMC 2.5L, four-cylinder with 105 hp.
Can you put an automatic in a Jeep YJ?
There are not a lot of other options to be found for putting an automatic behind the Jeep 4.0L. The only others that I thought may be feasible were the AW4 found in Cherokees (XJ) or a Chevy 700R4. The AW4 is a good candidate for an automatic swap for several reasons. For one, it was designed to run behind the 4.0L.