hpfiend Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 (edited) Hey all- Thinking about a potential project- My dad has an 87 wrangler inline 6 4wd 5spd with only 4K miles on it... it is the last year before they went to fuel injection and the engine is not that great as a result. He rarely drives it (obviously)- he bought it new and a v8 would probably destroy the value if he ever decides to sell it--- but he always talks about putting a 283 or 327 in it so thought I would ask around.... We may buy another one in bad shape to practice on first as this one is so mint. Thanks! Andrew Edited September 30, 2010 by hpfiend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I say get a newer harness and build or buy a stroker motor for it. everything will bolt right up and zero fab work. If that's not a option put a 302 in it. find a explorer motor put a nice cam in it then figure out your trans and t-case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 stroker inline 6? harness? for the jeep fuel injection? We don't want to go offroad really- just have a nice sounding, smooth running V8 with a holley 4 barrel for easy maintenance- it may even get better gas mileage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/yj_87_95_swap.htm if you go the GM route here is some info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDHG940 Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I would do this to it: http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Pretty common swap to put in a 350 in a Wrangler. Pretty much buy the harness and adapters and you are set. There are a ton of other engines you can do as well with only getting the harness and adapter. Always you biggest problem is going to be cooling since after you swap in a V8, there isn't much room. But if it is mainly going to see the street, then you shouldn't have too many cooling problems. Must run into that problem when they are off-roading. Another option would be to stroke the 4.0L to a 4.6L. I have seen some making 600+ hp. If the 4.0L ever dies in my WJ, I am going to be considering this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 What harness are you guys referring to? Fuel injection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 http://www.superstockmafia.com There is one running 8.50's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 A V8 in a wrangler ain't gonna hurt the value. Especially if its not a hack job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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