It would be closer to meet in Tri-Cities I think? Once this virus shit is over I'll be headed there to visit my mom. But we'll figure it out.
Possibly. It's a not a rush. Just know this guy would use it! But, the CJ5 isn't going anywhere.It would be closer to meet in Tri-Cities I think? Once this virus shit is over I'll be headed there to visit my mom. But we'll figure it out.
I did get the EFI harness and computer back into the CJ5 on Saturday. It runs now, but misfires heavy under load, I noticed the Distributor cap is cracked, probably from being shipped around and over 10 years old.
And the original 258 puffs a blue cloud here and there between shifts and decel.
But I'll be damned if I didn't stare over in the Corner of my garage at my All aluminum 5.3 core and start thinking. How dangerous would it really be? It's just a 5.3, in a 3000LB CJ5 with stock size Tires and no lift. And 4 wheel non power drums. It will be fine.
But, @Wildman offered the MPFI kit, and I'll probably just get the TBI going better for the summer and do a rebuild/MPFI kit next winter.
I'll be staying with the 258 for sure. This Jeep has a Factory T18 in already, close ratio, but still durable.Older CJ's IMO are always KEWL with a SBC in it but if I was building a CJ I'd have to drop a 383 w/TPI intake since I always loved that look.
But there is something to be said for keeping the I6 and going old school. A T19 or SM465.
It's cool if you decide you want to do the V-8 swap over the MPI FI cause as we all know the is no replacement for displacement...
I'll be staying with the 258 for sure. This Jeep has a Factory T18 in already, close ratio, but still durable.
Removing the Cylinder head will be the perfect reason to just lift the engine out and rebuild the lower end, if needed.That is great. I like the T18/T19 trans and had a CJ7 that had a T18 once but I ended up having to sell it because the frame & tub was shot from being on the east coast too long.
I look forward to hearing what you think of the MPI on it once it's done.
A good friend has a CJ-5 with a 360 in it. Pretty mild (I think it has a cam and a 4bbl). Fiberglass body. It's an absolute riot. The roster tails you can throw with that thing in the dunes are unbelievable. It's loud and obnoxious, a bit scary, and mucho fun.I did get the EFI harness and computer back into the CJ5 on Saturday. It runs now, but misfires heavy under load, I noticed the Distributor cap is cracked, probably from being shipped around and over 10 years old.
And the original 258 puffs a blue cloud here and there between shifts and decel.
But I'll be damned if I didn't stare over in the Corner of my garage at my All aluminum 5.3 core and start thinking. How dangerous would it really be? It's just a 5.3, in a 3000LB CJ5 with stock size Tires and no lift. And 4 wheel non power drums. It will be fine.
But, @Wildman offered the MPFI kit, and I'll probably just get the TBI going better for the summer and do a rebuild/MPFI kit next winter.
I saw one on FB yesterday, I’ll send it to you.I even removed the Rough Country throttle body spacer that has been on it since I bought it used in Spokane. That was the only rough country part on this thing.
pure garbage, unbelievable I left it on this long. I need a 03-06 factory air intake. Boy ebay sellers are proud of them....
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Oh man, how are you dealing with the reduced horsepower...I even removed the Rough Country throttle body spacer that has been on it since I bought it used in Spokane. That was the only rough country part on this thing.
pure garbage, unbelievable I left it on this long. I need a 03-06 factory air intake. Boy ebay sellers are proud of them....
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I ordered a stock style intake complete off ebay for 95$ shipped. I will measure the hole and steal the grommet from my cold air Intake and swap it in there for my intake air temp sensor. If for any reason that doesn't work. I see just the 2005-06 style pipes only for sale on ebay also.Oh man, how are you dealing with the reduced horsepower...
The Jorts and stark white New Balance sneakers should also help you blend in with the natural environment while on the hunt.This is my thread, so I can share my opinion that the 4.0 is a tractor engine. If you wanna go fast or have crushing power in your Jeep. Get a built V8.
The 4.0 is not an LS. I don't even care for the forced induction kits they make for this engine. Get a different engine if real power is your goal.
The 4.0 is adequate for moving the Jeep. I like this thing to be quiet also cause I use it during hunting season. And it actually does matter if it's smooth and quiet.