What kind of engine does a Jeep YJ have?
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. This was AMC’s newly designed and released engine, whereas they had used the GM 151 Iron Duke four-cylinder in previous Jeeps.
Can a GM V8 be installed in a YJ Wrangler?
(Info appears in a popup window) This bolt-in, saddle mount kit is designed for exclusive use in the 1987-95 Jeep YJ Wranglers. It is used to install a GM V8 and TH350 / 700R / 4L60 / 4L60E at the same time. This bolt-in engine kit is ideal only when using a GM auto up to the stock transfer case or an Atlas transfer case (left drop).
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.
What kind of transmission do I need for YJ Jeep?
They are sometimes more central to the conversion than the engine. In the entire production run of the YJ Jeep, all transmissions except one should be ruled out when performing a GM engine swap. These include the AX5, Peugeot and 904 / 30RH transmissions, which were hardly durable behind the lackluster factory engines.
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. This was AMC’s newly designed and released engine, whereas they had used the GM 151 Iron Duke four-cylinder in previous Jeeps.
What kind of carburetor does a Jeep Wrangler use?
Weber 38/38 DGES Carburetor for 72-90 Jeep with 6 Cylinder (258c.i.) OMIX Carburetor Carter Style for 82-90 Jeep Vehicles with 285c.i. Weber 32/36 DGEV Carburetor for 83-88 Jeep with 4 Cylinder (151c.i.)
Can a Jeep Wrangler be converted to an 8 cylinder?
The 350 swap in the Jeep is a whole lot easier and more common. There is tons of information about this swap and a lot of companies produce drop in parts for it. With your 4 cylinder you are going to probably want to swap out your tranny also if you are going to an 8.
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.
Sahara: which came standard with the 4.0l 242cid engine, offered the most available options, including body color fender flares, matching side steps and alloy wheels. More saharas seem to have come with an automatic transmission and air conditioning than any other trim package.
What’s the highest RPM you can go in a Jeep Wrangler?
I was holding accelerator at maybe 5%, took my foot completely off it at ~5k rpm, it ramped up to ~5100, then took about a second and a half to shift to 3rd. Reminded me of that scene from Dogma – “What gear are you in???”
What’s the curb weight of a Jeep YJ?
The specs that I found when doing my purchase indicates that the ’94 has a curb weight of 2,861 pounds, yet you have listed above between 3028-3241 pounds.
When was the last year the Jeep YJ was made?
632,231 YJs were built through model year 1995, though YJs were still produced into mid ’96 bringing the total production number to 685,071 units. Great information thread! Important to know if you are replacing a bad or broken transfer case.
What causes high engine rpm when starting a jeep?
A dirty air passage from the IAC can give idle problems. Remove the IAC stepper motor and clean the plunjer and air passage very well. You will have to remove the resonator box for this, because the passage starts at the front of the throttle body.
I was holding accelerator at maybe 5%, took my foot completely off it at ~5k rpm, it ramped up to ~5100, then took about a second and a half to shift to 3rd. Reminded me of that scene from Dogma – “What gear are you in???”
How to do high RPM upshift on Jeep Wrangler?
You can plug in your FlashCal or whatever programmer you have and see what settings it has for tire, gear etc. Click to expand… No codes, programming was done by a different dealership for the previous owner who had the 3.5″ AEV lift and 35’s done.
What’s the engine rpm on a 2004 Jeep?
Recently started to have this problem…
7 HO. Fast idle on cold start up and takes 5-10 minutes to go back to normal. Outside temps are 100F so engine is not really cold.
Can a Chevy V8 be installed in a jeep?
Ford V8’s. The Small Block Ford V8 can be installed in most Jeeps although generally not as simply or economically as the Chevy V8. The Ford small block series are the 260, 289, 302 and 351W. The biggest problem with the Ford V8 is that the engine is longer than the Chevy V8 which is a problem on CJ’s up through 1971.
What is the best V8 engine to put in a Jeep Wrangler?
The best engine to put into a Jeep Wrangler is one that will still allow you to pass emissions and still work with all your factory electronics. As such, you need to limit yourself to, preferably Jeep, but at a minimum MOPAR. You also need to get an engine from a vehicle that is either as new, or newer, than your Wrangler.
What’s it take to put a small V8 in 47 Willys Jeep?
Modifications: 2.5″ Superlift springs, 1/2″ Conferr shackles, 33×12.5 Swamper TSL’s on 10″ wide steel modulars. 11″ postal Jeep drum brakes on front. I wouldn’t want to go any taller IMO –hard to get in as it is!
Which is the best V8 option for a Jeep YJ?
In the case of GM performance parts crate blocks, they have gone through extensive testing for durability, and the components are properly matched. The GM Performance Parts Ramjet350 is a great option in that it puts out 350HP, 350ft-lbs of torque, is VERY easy to wire up (almost as easy as carb), and comes complete.
Modifications: 2.5″ Superlift springs, 1/2″ Conferr shackles, 33×12.5 Swamper TSL’s on 10″ wide steel modulars. 11″ postal Jeep drum brakes on front. I wouldn’t want to go any taller IMO –hard to get in as it is!
What kind of engine can I swap in a jeep power?
Cheap Jeep Power: 5 Budget-Friendly Engine Swaps 1 OM617 (AKA The Cummins Alternative) 2 Magnum Power 3 The Other LS 4 The Legendary 350