1983 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler

My engine 4.2 I-6 has decided to give up so I am replacing it with a 4.0 from a newer TJ/XJ.

Guess the wiring connector Warning: graphic intensive !
How to splice the wiring

If you have any questions about this swap, post them on our message board

Current Status - (Goal 6/30/2003)
To be Completed To be Purchased
  • Air cleaner
  • Cooling
    • Fan & Clutch
    • Radiator
  • Exhaust
  • Fan
  • Driveshafts
    • Front
    • Rear
  • Exhaust
    • Cat Converter
  • Oxy Sensors and weld in fittings
  • OBA York Bracket


4.0 Engine Swap articles Who When Donor Receipient
http://www.monsterslayer.com/jeep/Fuel System.htm Jaffer 7/2000 Head 83 CJ-7
http://jeepskate.4x4.org/Engine.htm Jeepskate   95 TJ YJ-8
http://www.jeepincj7.rockcrawler.com Scotty 6/2000 95 ZJ 85 CJ-7
http://www.cj-8.com/howtoswap1.asp Matt Faile   96 XJ 81 CJ-8
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techreports/yj40l_swap/ Cole Ford   92 XJ 87 YJ
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/tech/engine/fi40swap01/ Robert Hyde 4/2001 93 XJ 82 CJ-7
http://hometown.aol.com/cj7365/homepage.html Robert Hyde 4/2001 93 XJ 82 CJ-7
http://www.jeepland.net/6cylboogie.shtml  Rich Schaefer   94 4.0L  83 CJ-7
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/new/mopar1.html     Mopar Kit  
http://www.sierrajeep.com/moparmpi.htm     Mopar Kit  
http://www.gripguru.com/mods/engine.html     Mopar Kit  
http://www.gripguru.com/mods/gine/mpiphotos.html Mopar MPI kit parts list
http://members.cox.net/rough-riders/tech_page/redline/redline.html Proper fluid for AX-15

Message Threads
Scrambler 4.0 Help
Pirate 4x4 4.0 ODB-II fuel pressure
4.0 swap/Spark Probs
4.2 to 4.0 swap problem, shuts down
98 AX-15 will not come out!!!!
TJ fuel sending unit
87YJ 258 to 96XJ HO4.0L
pics of flat bellied CJ
Quadratec BB 3 core radiator and clutch fan
CJ Radiator Differences?
AX-15 Drain/Fill plug locations
where's the speedo cable?
Jeeps Unlimited Trans & T-Case: Crossmember/Flat Skid

Parts Purchased
Date From Description Est Cost Act Cost
  Morgan's Autos
(Paoli, IN)
Complete Engine 4.0 L from 97 XJ
(Harness and Accessories)
$735.00 $735.00
  Morgan's Autos
(Paoli, IN)
ECM and Power Distribution Center $0.00 $150.00
  Transmission: AX-15 $300.00 $300.00
  Wabash Automotive
(Wabash, IN)
Flywheel From 97 XJ $75.00 $75.00
  Parts Mike Hydraulic Clutch Conversion
and Pilot Bushing
$167.00 $167.00
10/27/02 Sold original 258 engine ($150.00) ($150.00)
  Miscellaneous Hardware Pin for clutch push rod
Heat shrink tube
Wiring
Bolts Nuts and Washers
$50 $50
12/04/02 Parts Mike LUK Pro Gold Clutch $198.00 $198.00
  AutoZone Drive Belt from 97 XJ
KELLY_SPRINGFIELD - 910K6
$16.99 $16.99
  AutoZone Fuel Pump from 89 F-150
MASTER - E2000
$79.99 $79.99
  AutoZone Fuel Filter from 89 F-150
DEUTSCH - FF679
$6.99 $6.99
12/10/02 Jeep Throttle Cable (95 YJ) $41.34 $41.34
12/10/02 Jeep Crankshaft Position Sensor $68.40 $68.40
  Sold spare 258, MC2100 and HEI ($225.00) ($225.00)
  AutoZone Water Pump - 97 TJ $33.99 $33.99
  Summit Racing Fuel Pressure Regulator
Aeromotive Inc. AEI-13301
$115.95 $115.95
  CJOffroad.com 7/8" thick clocking ring $110.00 $110.00
  Summit Racing 2.25" Catalytic Converter    
    SPAL 16" Hi performance fan    
  Quadratec Exhaust hangers    
    Exhaust System $125.00 $125.00
  Quadratec Turbo City Rock-It Air tube w/ Max Flow Filter $155.00 $155.00
Total spent to date    

Parts to be Purchased
  Speed sensor from Hesco
or from 91/92 Dodge Ram
or 91 Jeep YJ 2.5L AX-5
or WELLS SU3008
 
  XJ Brake light switch and wiring pigtail