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2001 TJ Engine swap help

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by Ebeckley, Apr 22, 2017.

  1. Apr 22, 2017 at 1:44 PM
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    Ebeckley

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    Hey jeep fans, I just picked up a 2001 wrangler Tj 4 cylinder with a rod knocking.. new to the jeep world, is it easy to swap to a 4.0? Will the 4.0 bolt up to my transmission? What's best and easiest swap
     
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  2. Apr 22, 2017 at 5:59 PM
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    Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37" Toyo MTs.
    I'm pretty sure it won't bolt up. Your best bet is to find a complete motor tranny combo with computer harness in a junkyard or from someone parting out or someone swapping in a v8.
     
    OFFGRID, Apr 22, 2017
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  3. Apr 22, 2017 at 6:05 PM
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    That's what I thought, I'd love to do a 4.0 or a v8 swap just didn't know how big or a pain it would be.. it's just gonna be a country cruiser for my wife so I'd rather keep it simple
     
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    I'm doing a 98 2.5 to a 2.5 as far as taking it out and putting it in.
     
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