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Engine Swap ?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by ib4classics, Oct 2, 2008.

  1. Oct 2, 2008
    ib4classics

    ib4classics Member

    Johnson City,...
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    I have a 100% original 1961 CJ 5, same P.O. for over 40 years. I have access to a 1987 Olds 2.5 (Jasper rebuild, fuel injected, with about 12,000 miles. Front wheel drive currently.
    This would give me all the powere steering/air conditioning/etc.
    Could this be a woth while swap?
    What else has to be modified?
    Current 134 runs but at best needs to be freshened up and probably needs a complete rebuild.
    Thanks
    John
     
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  2. Oct 2, 2008
    timgr

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    Front wheel drive engines are usually not suitable for Jeep swaps, because of the way the engine block is cast to mate with the transaxle. I don't know much about this car and engine (same as GM/Pontiac 2.5?), but I'd say you need to look for a rear wheel drive donor. "Just because you have the engine does not make it a good swap."
     
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