302 xj

[bandit]

since i got my 95 xj i have been kickin around the idea of a 302. i have a 93' gt,aod,and a 205 just setting in the corner from a ranger that i had a while ago. so i have almost everything to do the job. but i cant seem to find anyone that has done the swap before that could give some pointers, or ideas.so i am wonderin if anyone here has done it,or could help push me down the right road.

 

[simonsays]

shouldnt be too hard.. the xj engine bay is plenty big concidering they put that huge i-6 in it..

 

[bandit]

yea it looks like makin room under the hood shouldnt be an issue. and more then likely i am going to run a carb and just put a fuel pressure regulater. so wirin it will be miner. the only problem so far is the motor mounts, so far i havent found anyone that makes them. so far its looking like i am going to have to try and make some my self.

 

[Shran]

Yeah, I think you're going to have a really hard time finding any motor mounts that will just bolt in. I am sure you will have to make them.

 

[martin]

There are v8's in the later grand cherokees, might want to take a look at one of them. Might give you an idea.

 

[mazdog]

I would stick with the inline six. They make plenty of power and they are bullet proof. I had one in a Grand Cherokee and it made good power and torque and it got good fuel economy even with full time 4x4. If I were you I would sell the 302 and buy an extra tranny because they are what gives you problems.

 

[drifterawh]

Go try www.naxja.com