What liter is a 258?
4.2 L
The 258 cu in (4.2 L) was produced from 1971 to 1990.
What kind of engine does a 1988 Jeep Wrangler have?
The 1988 Jeep Wrangler comes equipped with two engines, for power or for normal driving: the 2.5 liter I4 with 121 hp or the 4.2 liter I6, a 177 hp machine. Like its predecessor, the 1988 Jeep Wrangler has two available transmissions, a 3 speed automatic, or a 5 speed manual. Also like the 1987, the 1988 has two doors and four wheel drive,…
When did the AMC 258 come out in Wrangler?
The AMC 258 was introduced in 1971 in J-series pickups and Wagoneers and in 1972 in CJs. It continued to be used through 1990 in the Wrangler. It is basically a stroked 232 engine; some background about the AMC inline 6s (I6s) is given in the article about the 232.
When did the Jeep 258 engine come out?
The 258 used in ’72-’78 CJs, J-series pickups, and Wagoneers, some used a 1bbl carb and lower compression than later 258s. The 258 was introduced in 1971 as the standard engine in J-series pickups and Wagoneers.
When did the Jeep Wrangler straight 6 come out?
The 4.0 L (3956 cc) straight-6 was an evolution of the 258 and 150 and appeared in 1987. It had the same 3.88 (98.4 mm) bore as the 150 with a longer 3.41 in (86.7 mm) stroke. The 4.0 has been discontinued at the end of the 2006 model year as the Jeep Wrangler will instead get Chrysler’s 3.8 L OHV V6.
The 258 used in ’72-’78 CJs, J-series pickups, and Wagoneers, some used a 1bbl carb and lower compression than later 258s. The 258 was introduced in 1971 as the standard engine in J-series pickups and Wagoneers.
What kind of ignition does a jeep 258 use?
The Prestolite ignition was the first electronic ignition used on Jeep 258s and it does not have a great reputation. The Motorcraft ignition used on later 258s has a better reputation, but the computer controlled version seems to limit the top end you can get out of a 258.
How many liters does a Jeep Wrangler have?
Jeep Wrangler JK Fluid Capacities Component Quantity Fluid Type Dana 30 Axle 2.1 Pints / 1.0 Liters 80w-90 Dana 35 Axle 3.5 Pints / 1.7 Liters 80w-90 Dana 44 Front Axle 2.7L / 1.3 Liters 80w-90 Dana 44 Rear Axle * 4.75 Pints / 2.25 Liters 80w-90
What kind of engine does a Jeep Wrangler YJ have?
For the person who doesn’t want to deal with adjusting the carb on the 258 or wants more horsepower, then the 1991-1995 YJ with the 4.0 liter (port fuel injected) I6 with 181 horsepower and around 220 lb-ft of torque (at a little higher up the rpm range than the 258) is the way to go.