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    Mod Tech or OEM? Stroker fails CA smog check

    Not sure if this should be Mod or OEM.. but it involves a modified engine, so here it is :D '87 XJ 4.0L stroked & bored to 4.6, AW4 auto. I miserably failed my smog test today. Readings were: HC PPM@15mph: Max 133, GP 321, Meas. 143 HC PPM@25mph: Max 104, GP 271, Meas. 139 CO %@15mph: Max...
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    So Cal: MT/Rs and Complete 4.0 engine

    I'm getting ready to move and would like to clear a few things out the garage- Here we go: 3 Goodyear MT/R tires- 285 75 R16 (these are the metric equivalent of 33x10.5, but do require a 16" wheel) I'm hoping to get $50 a piece, OBO. Would prefer local pickup, but will ship at buyers expense-...
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    Some parts on Ebay...

    I just listed a few old parts that I've been tripping over in the garage. I'll gladly end any auction early for the right price :D 87-90(?) unibearing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7948890596 87-90 Renix Mopar Performance computer...
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    Sanden OBA while keeping A/C; the cheap & easy method

    as you know, one of the more common methods of adding OBA to an XJ while keeping the A/C is to get an open element air filter and moving the battery to the spot previously occupied by the airbox (for me, the intake would have to be CARB-approved, living in CA and all), which also involves...
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    stroker (finally) installed- before & after pics

    finally got my stroker installed last weekend. I started this little project late last november and finally (much to my gf's delight!) got it out of the garage and installed over the weekend. the help of this board (especially Dino!) is greatly appreciated! 98% of my questions were solved...
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    engine swap (removal) question

    i'm going to start working on installing my stroker this weekend and have one really dumb question that I couldn't find an answer for after searching... when removing the old engine, where is the best place to attach the engine hoist's chains? it loos like one could bolt the chain to the head...
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    Looking at buying a '98 XJ Sport

    anything in particular I should pay attention to or look for? i've owned an '87 for 2 years so i'm pretty familiar with checking the leaking oil filter elbow, back of the head/valve cover gasket for oil leaks, etc. the one i'm looking at is 4-door, 4wd (NP231), corporate rearend. this will be...
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    Attn: Eagle

    Was that your letter I saw in this month's 4 Wheel & Offroad magazine? I did a search... didn't find any other mention of it. :wave:
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    stroker question/problem

    a quick question... tried searching but couldn't find anything. also searched/posted on yahoo strokers group. I'm building a 4.0 stroker using the 258 crank, 242 rods and Accurate Power pistons. I went to get the piston pins pressed in today and was told that the small end of the rod, if the...
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    i'm beginning to stroke it

    pervert. i got a credit card limit increase... so naturally i'm going to run it right back up :D Here's the plan so far: Accurate Pistons $600.00 Accurate rings 58.75 NAPA Crank (PRR25300) 210.00 Summit Sealed Power Gasket kit (SLP-2601424) 74.39 AutoZone Melling Oil...
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    Smog compatibility & Mopar Performance ECUs

    I've got a Mopar performance ECU i'm itchin' to install :D Problem is, I live in California :( I'd like to find out if the Mopar unit is smog compliant (not necessarily CARB exempt, just if emissions will still pass), or if it will drastically raise my emissions to the point of failing the...
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    seal part # for RE Hack & Tap?

    does anyone happen to know a part number for the output seal RE uses in their hack & tap SYE? RE's part number for the seal is RE3130, but I need to get a replacement from NAPA or Auto Zone. thanks- Chuck
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    custom avatar pretty please?

    http://drowninwires.net/forums/uploads/av-2.gif thanks! :D
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    part number for t-case bearing?

    i'm looking for the part number for the rear output shaft bearing (take off the tailcone, and it's the big bearing that's now visible) for the NP242 transfer case. tried a search, didn't find what i was looking for :( it's an '87, if that makes a difference :confused: thanks- Chuck
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    Misc. underbody parts in So. Cal.

    All parts are stock, off a 4WD '87 XJ: Entire braking system, including- drums* backing plates w/wheel cylinders* misc. hardware* (*off of D-44) rotors dust shields calipers master cylinder power booster shoes (as cores only) suspension parts, including- knuckles caliper brackets unit...
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    axle seals leaking after rear disc swap

    i'm not sure if this is considered OEM or mod tech, but here goes :D i recently did the ZJ rear disc brake swap on my D-44, and everything has been fine for 3 weeks. i noticed last night that the axle seals are leaking. pass. side is very slight... just a little damp looking, maybe a drip...
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    Slightly diferent method for rear discs on D44 (tons of pics!)

    all done.. only took about 6 1/2 hours or so... not too bad! ZJ disc bracket and dust shield, inboard view: donor axle shaft with new bearing, seal and TJ Rubicon retainer plate: :( the bracket won't fit over the bearing! (but you already knew that ;) ) one of these will make short...
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    another power window problem

    '87 Laredo 4-door... all of the power widows work fine except the front passenger window. it'll roll up, but not down! when i press the button to roll it down, the ammeter drops, so the power is going somewhere. after more than a few seconds, i also notice the "electrical" smell (you know...
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    RE1463 Leafs and misc. front end parts in So. Cal.

    Rubicon Express 3.5" leafs are on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2422561142 leaf springs are about 18 months old and have not sagged as far as I can tell... i just lifted another couple of inches :D Miscellaneous front-end parts for sale, all off an '87...
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