Manual transmission? Not too hard. Automatic you'll need to swap it out for a non computer controlled version. As previously said,all gauges need replaced and you'll need a carb intake and an hei ignition. If you aren't mechanical its a tall order.
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C.J. Roberts
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. I guess I was thinking about some other system, thinking that the Throttle Position Sensor did something else. (Well, I DID say that I'm not a mechanic). However I'm guessing that the existing throttle cable WOULD have to be replaced, though.
I wouldn't put a 700R4 into anything on a bet, even if I were a person who liked automatic transmissions, which I'm not. One of the worst transmission families GM ever came up with - unless they fixed the darn things later than the ones I've seen fail, blow up, and strand their owners. GM actually fixed the 350 olds diesel late in its life cycle too, but that doesn't mean I want one.
As for FI, it is completely possible to accomplish without a computer - which would be a good thing. But retrofit availability for the 4.0 is an unknown. I don't really have a problem myself with a carb, but the FI is mo' bettah!
What about replacing it with a Haltech?
Always thought that might be a cool project.
You could also LS swap it and use a GM or Holley ECU.
-Mac
Always thought that might be a cool project.
You could also LS swap it and use a GM or Holley ECU.
-Mac
This isn't your blog. You don't control the conversation,
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Because all of the systems work at a cohesive unit. You can't invent the wheel my friend. If you want a non computer jeep CJ is what you want.
Super easy. It's called Megasquirt.
Heck, there's even a common way to do it with an Arduino.
Heck, there's even a common way to do it with an Arduino.
OP....ignore the douchebags. We have a few on this site. Don't become one yourself in reaction to the ones here.
The only real answer to your question for a TJ is, do a 4BT diesel conversion with a manual transmission. Warning though....it won't be cheap.
I know of one in my area. It's awesome!
I also have talked to a guy who is planning to turbo charge a Kubota engine and drop it in a TJ. He hasn't done it yet so can't say that it works.
The only real answer to your question for a TJ is, do a 4BT diesel conversion with a manual transmission. Warning though....it won't be cheap.
I know of one in my area. It's awesome!
I also have talked to a guy who is planning to turbo charge a Kubota engine and drop it in a TJ. He hasn't done it yet so can't say that it works.
So, his 500 dollar problem is readily solved with a 15 grand minimum solution? Perfect.
IMHO a 4BT has no place in a jeep.
To the OP why don't you figure out the problem instead of giving up? Your jeep has one of the most basic FI systems ever short of TBI.
If it's about money have you factored in the cost to swap to something non computerized? Also cobbling something carbureted in a tj will kill the resal value.
IMHO it's great.
It's a personal opinion. Just because you don't want to, doesn't mean someone else should not do it.
I don't have a 4BT conversion because, while I have the ability, I don't have the time and don't want to spend the money. But, it will eliminate the computer just like the OP would like to do. Don't think he mentioned cost and if cost is no object, a 4BT conversion would meet his desires. Only he can decide what's best for him.
Resale value only matters if you plan to resell. If you don't plan to resell it, then resale value is irrelevant.
What specifically makes them great? The ones I've seen are very similar to swapping the NV4500 into a TJ. You basically have to build the rig around the transmission and it comes with a whole bunch of compromises.
So you are recommending the OP swap in a 4BT but you have never done the conversion yourself? So what are you basing your opinion on? What others have told you?
Reading is fundamental. I don't care what the OP does but it is a solution to what he wants to do. I don't know if it's a solution he wants but it's definitely one answer to what he wants. There are multiple answers to what the OP would like to do. He's asked so solutions have been suggested. He doesn't have to take any of the offered solutions. He could even sell his Jeep and buy something else all together. I can't say what the best solution is for him...you can't say what the best solution is for him......only he can decide that based on the information provided to him.
Don't be all offended at opinions and suggestions. It's not your Jeep...it's his. It's still a free country...mostly....so the OP doesn't need our permission to do anything to his Jeep. He can take it out and burn it to the ground if he wants...it's his Jeep to do with it as he chooses. I'm not offended that others here have offered various different suggestions to the OP. I recommend you do the same.
I wish to suggest a steam engine conversion.
http://www.imajeenyus.com/mechanical/20070507_petrol_to_steam/index.shtml
No naysayers. It's a free country!
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