The R2.8 is where I’m going when I replace this dog. Selfishly I wouldn’t mind seeing Chris do it just for more datapoints!
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Just me or is this the most un-American statement ever made?
Soooo I should probably pause my Wankel swap...
I don't know of any LS swap that was done that did not have a range of issues that needed to be sorted, dealt with, trouble shot, and resolved over about a year's time after it was up and running.
They range from overheating, electrical issues, gauges not right, not running right, trans shifting like dogshit, etc.
If anyone knows of any individual who has nailed a swap in very short order and has a reasonably tolerable standard of how stuff should be, I would like to chat with them.
Be aware that I have nothing against LS swaps at all. I have lots of issues with doing something that takes so long to get dialed in or get left to be crappy and just put up with. That and most I know of don't make the AC work which ain't gonna fly in Chris's world.
No LS swap here, I actually love my 4.0.
Back in the day, I did pull a 304 out of my CJ and put in a 258 (best thing I ever did). However, later I dumped a V8 back into the CJ due to peer pressure and it was the worst thing I ever did. V8 was awesome on the road, but I missed the low end torque of the 258 paired with the 4 speed (with crawling first gear) off road. Lesson learned.
Way to get me all excited to start my swap.
I'm a fairly patient person, it'll all work out in the end and the ends will justify the means. My observation is many make it way harder than it needs to be but I'll have to test my own theories and ideas on that.
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https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/154-0508-golen-4-6l-stroker-engine/amp/
An older article, I found it interesting.
An older article, I found it interesting.
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Did someone say lower your standards? i'm here to help. The first thing you're going to want to do is elevate your own hubris where you can actually believe that the entire world does it wrong and you do it right.
Damn near what I said above, but to clarify that's in reference to integrating GM and Jeep stuff together. I'm not planning on going that route.you can actually believe that the entire world does it wrong and you do it right.
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I'm onboard for the R2.8 also. Would love to get 20mpg and torque up a hill with ease. I wouldn't like the diesel smell on trail though, wonder how dirty they are.
The best I've seen is to keep only the TJ bits that it needs to run the lights and HVAC. Toss the rest and convert to GM.
Condense that down to one word and I'll have my new middle name.Did someone say lower your standards? i'm here to help. The first thing you're going to want to do is elevate your own hubris where you can actually believe that the entire world does it wrong and you do it right.
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