jerobertson
NAXJA Forum User
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- Texas
Just bought a 1988 Pioneer with 130k. All original, intact, and excellent condition except some peeling clear coat. Zero rust, no leaks, no problems at all, just like brand new. Unfortunately it has the 2.5L engine and an AW4 automatic transmission. I know, the 2.5L is weak, but $850 was too cheap to pass up. Two questions:
1. There is a 4.0 1988 Cherokee in running condition with a bad body for sale locally for $800. Has anyone actually completed an engine swap? It looks like the motor mounts are bolt in and already have the holes for the 4.0L. I wouldn't even think about except I could have a complete donor. Any reason it wouldn't work?
2. Providing it is too much trouble to swap, what kind of lift and tires could I put on it with the 2.5L? I do not go off road too much, but would like to go to Big Bend this fall.
1. There is a 4.0 1988 Cherokee in running condition with a bad body for sale locally for $800. Has anyone actually completed an engine swap? It looks like the motor mounts are bolt in and already have the holes for the 4.0L. I wouldn't even think about except I could have a complete donor. Any reason it wouldn't work?
2. Providing it is too much trouble to swap, what kind of lift and tires could I put on it with the 2.5L? I do not go off road too much, but would like to go to Big Bend this fall.