Bravo776
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Bend, Oregon
Hello all :wave: So I just picked up my second XJ --84, 2.5L, AX-5, NP207-- It has a bad cluth and I know the AX-5 is weak and the 2.5L has more leaks then power hahaha. I plan to build it over a couple year span turning it into a trail rig and daily driver. Nothing too hardcore on the trails but a setup that will perform if needed.
I would like to swap in a V8...originally was thinking of a 350 but have heard a 302 would work as well as far as getting adapters to mate a tranny with it. I will replace the tranny and t-case as well...thinking of just going with the AX-15 and NP231 combo and gp with either Novak or Advanced Adapters to mate to to the motor.
I was just wanting to get ideas on wheather the 302 or 350 would be better suited for it as far as fitment in the engine bay and the ability of the rig to handle the wieght and torque of the V8. I am not planning of building the motor real strong...mainly stock but might increase power as needed after all is said and done. I have done a 302 conversion into a ranger before which is still going strong but not sure how this will compare to that swap.
Any and all ideas and tips will be much appreciated...Thanks to all in advance
I would like to swap in a V8...originally was thinking of a 350 but have heard a 302 would work as well as far as getting adapters to mate a tranny with it. I will replace the tranny and t-case as well...thinking of just going with the AX-15 and NP231 combo and gp with either Novak or Advanced Adapters to mate to to the motor.
I was just wanting to get ideas on wheather the 302 or 350 would be better suited for it as far as fitment in the engine bay and the ability of the rig to handle the wieght and torque of the V8. I am not planning of building the motor real strong...mainly stock but might increase power as needed after all is said and done. I have done a 302 conversion into a ranger before which is still going strong but not sure how this will compare to that swap.
Any and all ideas and tips will be much appreciated...Thanks to all in advance