my 4banger has died

[cali_92]

the poor 4cyl. has seized up. some ppl throw some ideas at me. no V8s

most likely a 4cyl unless i can get a 6cyl. (either inline or V) in there for reasonable price. but with 6 i need trans etc. with any engine?

 

[jps4jeep]

V8.... oh.... 88 cubic inch V-twin



the cheapest will be another 2.5. if the one you had worked, I would just stay with that

 

[steady.foot]

Another 2.5 4 cylinder would be the easiest without any modifications and there are a pile of them out there. As far as a diferent engine, I always thought a GM 4.3 V6 would be a good swap and there are a bunch of them too.

 

[bugleboy]

do V8s scare you or something lol drop a 440 in that bad boy and let her scream

 

[superj]

You in Cali? I am on the phone so I cannot tell. If you are, you only have to have 92 or newer engine, right? Put a 6cylinder from a Cherokee in it with the Cherokee trans so you can another gear on the auto

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

A 4.0L swap is just as costly as a v8. Stick with a 2.5 replacement if money is a large issue.

 

[superj]

YEs, if money is a factor, same engine only

 

[flatie46]

What caused your engine to seize?

 

[cali_92]

i just plain flat out dont want an 8. i have an 8 in another truck just want something smaller and lighter.
dont newer 4cyl stock have a little more horsepower and torque?
could i put a better 4cyl. without changing the trans etc?
by better i mean have more hp and trq. stock.

 

[Jester32]

Srt 4 turbo 2.4. Good mileage and good power. Adapters to bolt up to a few jeep transmissions.

 

[cali_92]

Srt 4 turbo 2.4. Good mileage and good power. Adapters to bolt up to a few jeep transmissions.

that sounds like fun. probably would need the computer with it to run it right?

 

[Jester32]

Ya. Computer and harness. I bought a write off srt for 1800 bucks and sold the power train to a buddy for 2500 I just wanted the seats

 

[cali_92]

Ya. Computer and harness. I bought a write off srt for 1800 bucks and sold the power train to a buddy for 2500 I just wanted the seats

looks like you made a pretty good deal

 

[Jester32]

Ya there's lots of them wrote off. Especially up here winter and fwd turbo don't mix. there's lots of options even if you go with the 2.5 see if there's a cam out there or other cheap mods to help out.

 

[mud4feet]

i just plain flat out dont want an 8. i have an 8 in another truck just want something smaller and lighter.
dont newer 4cyl stock have a little more horsepower and torque?
could i put a better 4cyl. without changing the trans etc?
by better i mean have more hp and trq. stock.

I have an '03 with the 2.4.......wife had a '94 YJ with the 2.5. In my humble opinion, the 2.5 kicked 2.4's arse both in power and torque. 2.4 might get a little better mileage but it's negligible. 2.5 would probably be easier to find, also. my 2 cents.

 

[superj]

i had a 98 cherokee with a 2.5 and a 5 speed and that thing was a blast to drive. my 87 or 85 comanche with a 2.5 was a dog