MonsterXJ
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- Fort Wayne, IN
how hard is it to convert a 2.8 to a 2.5 in an 84 w/ manual tranny?
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2.8 to 2.5 conversion?
- Thread starter MonsterXJ
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- Terra Firma
MonsterXJ said:
Should be easy. They use the same bell housing bolt pattern, and the early 4-cyls came with the same transmissions as the 2.8L so you can use your existing tranny and transfer case.
Apanthropy
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Phoenix
Better bet is to change to a 3.4L from an early 90's camaro, with the TBI from a 4.3L Astro van and the engine computer from a 2.8L Trooper 
Should be 100% bolt in.
Should be 100% bolt in.
- Location
- Hartsville, South Carolina
There are only a few issues to consider.......
Like would you go FI at the same time? Since you have a manual you don't have any flexplat/TC issues either. I am in the process of putting a 94 YJ engine in my 84 and it isn't bolt in. I believe as long as you get the 2.5 from an XJ you will not have the problems I am having.
Like would you go FI at the same time? Since you have a manual you don't have any flexplat/TC issues either. I am in the process of putting a 94 YJ engine in my 84 and it isn't bolt in. I believe as long as you get the 2.5 from an XJ you will not have the problems I am having.
