Dauntless V6 Questions

I was my understanding that this was a V6-equipped Jeep originally... no engine now, but set up for the 225. Don't assume that a swap from a 225 V6 to the F134 would be easy because they are both engines that were delivered in that chassis. There's a lot of stuff that would have to change. Changing to a different 4-cylinder, with a GM bell pattern (like the 151cid Pontiac, the 153cid Chevy, the 181cid Mercruiser/GM Industrial, or the 150cid Jeep) would likely be easier than converting to a F134.

If you have the T86, and the Jeep came with a 225, I'd encourage you to drop in your choice of 225/231-OF/231-EF and drive it.

 

For what its worth, I just rebuilt a 225 that came out of my willys jeep. I have an offenhauser setup, so I'm going to go with a 4bbl 500cfm Edelbrock, and see how that does.
with a stock cam, what kind of problems do you think I'll hit? I can always pull the cam and get a CROWER brand cam if its not enough, but I'd like to try it with what I have. I just want to know what to expect.............

I don't have experience, but my opinion is that the 225 oddfire should do just fine. I have mine backed up to a t90, which I'll use until it breaks, and then possibly upgrade to a 5-speed.

 

All right, Patrick! : )
That's what I like to hear
Within reason, of course. Too much fuel (with a stock cam; i may upgrade later) will still be too much fuel. I'm going to run it as is, and possibly use different jets if I need to scale it down fuel-wise. Between my performance intake and my performance headers, flow should be pretty good.

 

I run the t86 behind a turbo 231. As Tim says, avoid burn outs and speed shifting and you will do fine. Lots of t90's behind v8's. Only draw back with t86 is cost/availability of parts if you do break something. Also you do not have to move crossmembers and trade out driveshafts. As a side note, my first 225/t86/d18 jeep was frequently abused by a previous owner. Einstein would rev motor and drop the clutch in order to pull front wheels off the ground. The transfercasehad been welded where the texas pattern broke
off the tranny. No gears broke.

 

I've got to have the T-86 checked out by someone to make sure it is useable. The Shift cover has been off for a while, and I cant seem to get the forks to line up to drop it in position. I may be getting the running 225 next weekend if Bruce isn't deer hunting again. I've also been reading alot about the 4.3 swaps. Although I don't find GM motors all that appealing, it's hard to argue about part availability. I'm more of a purist when it comes to Jeeps, so I prefer using Jeep native parts:v6:. Everything that I've heard as far as install issues with the 4.3 sound about the same as installing a V8. Considering I have stated before that the wife and I are on a strict budget What really is more cost effective? Keeping a Jeep native motor:v6: my 5 is already equipped for. Or swapping in a TBI 4.3 with dime a dozen parts? Once again this Jeep will be getting used for mild trail duty, dune cruising, and Sunday drives . Thanks ahead of time for the input

 

Hi and welcome to the board.

Joe

 

Thanks Joe, and thanks for the info.