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Springs Over or Under????

Discussion in 'Wrangler YJ (1986-1995)' started by HotRodN, Dec 28, 2016.

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  1. Jan 7, 2017 at 9:18 AM
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    when and where is this Conroe swap meet. I would love to go. Swap meets are few and far between these days. Gear heads are a dying breed.
     
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  2. Jan 7, 2017 at 9:20 AM
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    "Big V8"? Do you mean like a 454? Or are you talking like a 350? Not much weight difference in the 350 and the 258. That 258 is HEAVY!
     
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  3. Jan 7, 2017 at 11:39 AM
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    Kinda in between,,, a GM Performance HT383,,,, 325 HP at 4500 RPM and 415 foot pounds torque at 3500 RPM bone stock. You can do just a few mods like cam,,, intake and carb,,, roller rockers and a little head work and get 460 HP and 500 pounds torque. That's not a bad engine for the money I can get it for. I owned it and sold to a guy who was going to put in a Jeep rock crawler then he found one already done and will sell it back to me. It'll need to be gone through and freshened up and the mods done but would be one heck of a motor when done.

    So not sure about weight difference between an AMC 360 and a GM383 but probably not enough to worry about. I'm thinking the spring over would still handle it fine. Maybe upgraded shocks too :)
     
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  4. Jan 7, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    Google Conroe swap meet,,,, it'll come up as Hot Rods of Texas,,, there are 3 meets each year,,, the first one is February 17-19 rain or shine,,, it's usually a pretty big one if the weather is good as everyone is getting there winter stuff out for sale. The next one will be in March and is also a pretty big one as it's not too cold or hot normally. The website as all the info to read up on along with the other swap meets supported by Hot Rods of Texas.
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2017 at 3:29 PM
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    The 383 is the same block as the 350 so it will have the same weight. It won't be too heavy, and the fact that it is a stroker motor gives it a ton of low end torque. I think I will try to go to that swap meet if I don't find a NP205 before then.
     
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  6. Jan 11, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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    It's gonna be a beast with a 383. I had a strong 383 in a Suburban. I can imagine one in a Jeep.
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2017 at 10:49 AM
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    Way cool guy's,,,, I've found a 76 CJ that has a SBC 350 in it and swapping in the 383 would be a breeze. Hope to get it picked up soon, weather and going on vacation has hampered the pick up. Just might be selling the YJ next :) Will post pix of the 76 when I get it home.
     
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  8. Jan 16, 2017 at 8:26 PM
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    How does the 350 run? Is it fuel injected?
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2017 at 5:55 PM
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    Haven't got to see it yet,,, form the pix it's carbureted,,, not sure what size carb though.
     
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  10. Feb 21, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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    Awh MAN! I just realized that I missed the Conroe Swap Meet this last weekend. I REALLY wanted to go that. They are supposed to have one in Old Town Spring soon I think.
     
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  11. Feb 24, 2017 at 5:10 PM
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    Hey OFFGRID,,, it was a pretty good meet,,, I didn't get to see much cause I was stranded at my table,,, got rid of a lot of stuff that's been laying around from other cars I really didn't need,,,, got to run around a bit on Sunday and picked a few things I did need. Sorry I've been off the site for so long just been real busy. Picked up that 76 I mentioned and want to start on it when time permits. Will keep ya'll posted on the progress. Hollar when ya can.
    HotRodN
     
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  12. Feb 24, 2017 at 7:18 PM
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    Leaving for Wolfcaves at 4am. I've never been. I hear it's a mini Moab. I'll let you know how it turns out.
     
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  13. Feb 28, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    Never even heard of it lol. Yea let me know all about it.
     
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  14. Feb 28, 2017 at 12:30 PM
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    Wolfcaves was pretty awesome. Having a hard time posting a video. I'll try to do it when I get home.
     
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  15. Feb 28, 2017 at 12:50 PM
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    Is this the Jeep (YJ with atlas tcase) you ended up getting. Sounds like an awesome rig. The Atlas is worth 2g by itself. Most 283-400 sized V8s are within 200 or less pounds of the 258 I6. That I6 is a lot or steel and weighs a ton. Not enough to worry about.
     
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  16. Mar 5, 2017 at 5:43 AM
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    Good morning Offgrid,,, well,,,, I wound up getting a 76 CJ-7 from Oklahoma with a SBC V-8 and TH350 trans,,,, it also has a Rubicon 4.6" lift. Soo guess I need to move over to the CJ forum LOL. Sold the YJ and down to one Jeep :((( been looking at a 94 that needs a lot of work so ya never know,,, I may just have to get back on this forum LOL. Catch ya on the CJ side my friend. HotRodN
     
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  17. Mar 6, 2017 at 8:21 AM
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    I have heard that the Rubicon 4.6 is a great lift. My buddy loves his. Are you a member of Texas Jeep Swap Shop and Texas Jeep Parts for Sale on Facebook. I see lots of great deals on Jeeps needing a lot of work on both pages. Also check out General Sams offroad park on facebook. They have a lot of stuff for sale.
     
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