CJ/Chevy Motor Question?

[jps4jeep]

Engine operating temperature for an 4.0 L

As I start to tear down the CJ, I am tempted to not even try to start the ol'258 and just get rid of it, and go with a Chevy 350. I am unsure if I was carborated or fuel injected, (motor won't be going in for another year or so but lean towards a 95+ vortec) also Thinking of what transmission to use if I go with a Chevy V8. Thinking either T56 or a NV4500.

So to My question, does anyone know of a Book or a Good internet read on wiring up a chevy (EFI) into the stock jeep harness, or am I gonna have to buy a Painless kit.

Also if I was to go EFI, all I need is the speed sensor and EMC?

Any feedback on a good 5 or 6 speed? I have a SM465 I could put in there, But thats gonna go into the YJ when the AX15 dies and the CJ will be a street jeep?

Just throwing this out there.

 

[firemanharry]

RE: high beams work, low beams won

Go with the fuel injection.....you can get anything you need from Howell.

http://www.howell-efi.com/

Wiring the CJ is pretty easy and I can get you through it when the time comes.

 

[redrooster]

RE: Elliptical suspensions

You may be able to buy the Vortec and Nv4500 together. Painless and several others make harnesses from $400 up. You will need to make sure that you get an ECM for a manual transmission model or have the functions that control an automatic transmission turned off. You will also need to get an ECM from a vehicle that did not have the VATS (vehicle anit-theft system) or have it turned off as well.

 

[jps4jeep]

I know all about VATS and fords version PATS (passive anti theft system) I used to install auto remote starters in college. Thats why I am lean for the 95-96 vortecs, VATS wasn't used universally until 97.

I have been searching for a 350/nv4500 combo together, I have come up with them only being available in a 3500 application from 92-up and 2500's 94-up.

Thank God I won't be putting the motor in for a while.

Thanks guys!

 

[Junkpile]

RE: axle replacement

While the T-56 is an interesting idea, I think the NV4500 is a poor choice for a "street" Jeep. The shifter throw is easier than old school granny boxes, but it still shifts like a big truck box. While that's cool, it's not the best in this case. The weight is also enough to cut it from the list of sensible choices in my opinion.

What do you mean by "street Jeep" anyway? Is this going to be your daily driver? weekend cruiser? hotrod?

 

[Snitty]

Actually VATS was used way back in the 80s. It just was not the same as they use today

 

[Ritt]

RE: On the road again... (big pics)

If it's a driver better check with your state first. Normally it has to be the same year or newer.