- titancctx
- 07-03-2014, 02:05 PM
I'm wondering if anyone else is interested in old Jeep CJs. I recently picked up a 1984 CJ7 that I'm in the process of slowly restoring. I'm not sure if I'm going to stick with the sturdy 258 or swap in a Cummins 4BT.
- Unique_Carpenter
- 07-03-2014, 05:15 PM
Keep the original engine, if you can. May add value if you can get it really cleaned up.
But if the engines worn out, maybe. Look at a rebuild cost just to understand options. Last, it's not just the engine you swap out, the whole trans has to swap out also.
But if the engines worn out, maybe. Look at a rebuild cost just to understand options. Last, it's not just the engine you swap out, the whole trans has to swap out also.
- titancctx
- 07-03-2014, 05:45 PM
The engine runs really well and I pull 21 inches of vacuum at idle.
With the 4BT swap I know it's the engine, trans will be a dodge NV4500, adapter for the Dana, and new front and rear drive shafts. It won't be cheap, but will be unique.
I don't plan in ever seeking this thing. It's ride is horrible, but fun!
With the 4BT swap I know it's the engine, trans will be a dodge NV4500, adapter for the Dana, and new front and rear drive shafts. It won't be cheap, but will be unique.
I don't plan in ever seeking this thing. It's ride is horrible, but fun!