Recent content by ron86cj7

I'm stll debating the engine swap, the regear, or the EFI. I was wondering though what everyone's tire size, engine, gear ratio, and then everyone's top speed with that ratio to try and gauge how much speed I would loose/gain. Thanks!

Good Morning Saddle Tramp.......Still have not made a decision on the engine swap. My 4 banger runs great...thinking about things I can do to the engine to help with hp. It appears that the engine i have now is not the orgonial engine....is there any way i can tell if i have the GM motor or the...

Thanks to everyone for your assistance. I have a lot to think about....Will be in touch as I make various decisions...I'm sure I will need more help.

Good Morning Saddle Tramp...Thanks for your input...your comments reminded me as to why I bought the CJ7 to begin with. Keeping the jeep as a "jeep" is important. The 86 was the last year of the cj classic, my thought was surely they have most if not all of the bugs out since1974. I read...

Really need some help on this one......I bought a 86 jeep cj7 with the 2.5 4 banger engine, T-4 trans and 373 rear. Jeep has 33" tires which takes away a lot of the power. The 4 cyl runs good, just not enough power. I found a 4.2 out of a 80 model cj7. Has anyone made this swap before? I am told...