Jeep engine question

[Thunderbucket]

1986 cherokee chief, 2.8ltr V6,,,,what family of engine are these,,and what can i use to replace it from different vehicles,,without changing to much stuff over??:confused2

[J20]

the 2.8 is a chev motor junk in my mind ....... i think a 4 liter swap would be best......search the net theres been lots of swaps done:read :read :read :read

[Thunderbucket]

So if i cant find a 4ltr for cheap,,but find a chev 2.8,,will it bolt right up,,torque as well??

[J20]

try here http://www.xjjeeps.com/ there is another xj web site but cant remember it right now:read


post this question in the jeep section someone will have a better idea there

[Thunderbucket]

:) Thanks i'll check it out

[Gunngee_.300]

I used to own a S-10 blazer with the 2-put-8. I was looking into swaps and if it's the same bolt pattern as the chevy 2.8, I was told that with a few minor changes to the front of the motor, that a 3.1 liter bolts right up. I had tbi and was also told that all my intake and stuff would swap over. Don't quote me on this that's just what I was told. I wised up though and turfed it for a grand and bought my YJ.

[DMMcG]

NAXJA is the place to ask you question - after you've searched the tech section.

http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=69773&highlight=2.8+4+litre+swap

Not too many people take on this task, so I'm sure that if you do a basic search, and then pose a few more questions beyond what's covered in the old posts, they won't jump too hard on a newb.

[CJ-JIM]

I believe the 3.1 chevy V6 from a front wheel drive to be the same bellhousing bolt pattern as your 2.8 , this is a common swap , so there should be a web site on this out there so where Best CJ-Jim:welder

[samiwanted]

yeah, naxja an jeepin.com will be the place to look, I like jeepin better as they are a little friendlier