Blue88Comanche

I am still at the point i don't really know what i want to do with that Jeep. I have thought about Getting a I-6 and stroking it, but I don't have an engine for it.. Thats why i wanted a V8, might as well. I most likley will get an I-6 to start with (at least then i can move it under its own power) and upgrade to a V8 later (when i have some money).. but still not sure.. Who knows If I do get a I-6 for it maybe later i will stroke it and keep that in it or move it to the other MJ. Just so many things I want to so with the new MJ I can't stick with one for more than a 5min. :nuts:

Well this being my first engine swap and the most mec. work and the biggest i have ever done. I wanted to do something that was "cheap" and "easy"... easy being relative to dealing with computers and what not... Mostly I think my Uncle, and cousin will be helping me... None of us really have any experience so I plan to take lots of pictures and ask lots of questions. I have a few friends, that know exactly is needed, I will ask what I need to do and get some help on things i can't do, like welding.... If I get a 3rd MJ ,I just might for the right price, I would stick with something like you where saying, Jeep, Mopar, Chrysler. By then I might actually know what I am doing :hmm:

It should be in good shape.. all the gauges worked when it was in the MJ.

I think the personal trainer at my gym has me set on getting a chevy 350 with a 700r4 tranny. Not sure on carb. or injected yet. I told one of my friends at the auto parts store in town what I was doing he thought I was joking. The other guy thought I sold my current MJ and was shocked I would do so. :rotfl2: But I am still looking around for what I need/want. I am going to make my second MJ a show Jeep.. Something that looks like a stock jeep on the outside put is pure power on the inside... And my friends think I should go with a 454... I don't think so...

Thanks for the info!

:popcorn: Thanks

If i am readind the page correctly the 242 transfer case offers full time 4WD.. will that bolt up to my BA/10? or what would i need to do to get it on and going? Thanks

what year?

Awesome!!! Thanks for all the info! right now I am trying to learn as much as i can about auto mec. work and auto body stuff... I did not have any "auto mec. or shop class" in high school so i am learning as i go... and thankfully haven't crippled my MJ yet.. or my uncles sports car I mess with... so anything is helpful. thanks again! edit: By paint shop i mean something i can set up in my uncles 2 car garage..

:idea: It might just be me but is there room for single or dual turbo? Yes I know our F-250 is bigger but, I love the Turbo on it!

I already know Most of you are going to say "get a paint gun" but, what about the paint? Where can I get it locally (big name hard ware stores, wal-mart :shake: , or online? What type of paint, how to thin the paint if needed, how to prep the jeep, how to make my own "paint shop", dry time between coats, clear coat, how many coats of what? Any thing and everything you have to say comment or what ever will be great! I am still a ways from needing to repaint my Jeep but I would like to know in advanced so i can get the stuff and do a little practicing before i try it on the Jeep. I can paint fairly good with a spray can but... I want a paint gun. :shake:

I can't remember if you said yours came with a tranny or not.. where you doing 2WD or 4WD? i am going to call before i drive over to get it from the JY.. even if it is only 15 min away

I was looking at some V8 at Car-Part.com.... as i was reading i saw one that said "runs good" and another that said "ran Good" so is the second one not running any more? May be a stupid question but i have no idea the what the going price is but is $700-$850 a good price for a Jeep/Dodge 5.9L?

The comanche I want to drop the V8 in is or at least should be an Auto /w AW4

yes they ride a lot better.. So much better that mom wants me to redo the Suspension on her KJ. I just need longer shocks for the back i think and i will be done with the suspension on this MJ.

I hope I don't need to use a yota engine... But all the junkyards I called don't have any jeeps at all... Well parts to our liberty.

ok you lost me...

I am getting a 88 MJ that has everything but the engine (or so i am told) it had a 4.0L I would like to get it running while i save up for a V8 upgrade. I don't really have a place to store the MJ or parts so i guess i am going for plug and play for now. I will know more about the MJ saturday when i go get it. thanks

So its ok that the coils are touching? Alright then.

should have been a direct replacement for a 1997 V8 ZJ. They are Moog brand.. I rides very well. need longer shocks for the rear...

I put in some V8 ZJ Variable rate springs and saw that it looked rather compressed.. are my sway bar links too short? guess i will take them off when i get home.. see what happens.

I get around 18-20.. so for a 5.2 or 5.9 v8 that's good i guess!

UPDATE ------------------------------------------------ Will be sold as scrap as of 7-1-13 ------------------------------------------------ Project changed to Comanche Trailer as of Feb. 2012 ------------------------------------------------ old project plans ------------------------------------------------ some ideas of what i would like to do! shelbyluvv's "Black Betty" V8 project http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/view ... f=7&t=3430 TerraWombat's 1988 5.9L Magnum V8 Comanche http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/view ... =7&t=15010 Awesome builds guys :clapping: Edit: Project changed to straight six for my Brother's First Jeep. ---------I want to keep this easy for me to look at when I need to---------- How much this build is costing me.... Updated when I throw money at the Jeep... :wrench: anything I need to add? to the list? Current Project Total: $364 1988 MJ Pioneer 2WD: $300 Uhaul Trailer: $64 Diesel for the trip: Free for me! 4.0 I-6 Motor: Free for me IF we get the donor XJ for dad's jeep WJ Booster and Master Cyl: ? New key cylinder for doors and starter: Free for me IF we get the donor XJ for dad's jeep New Steering wheel column: Free for me IF we get the donor XJ for dad's jeep Chevy 350 Carb: Not in new Project Plan 700r4 auto tranny: Not in new Project Plan Radiator: Free for me IF we get the donor XJ for dad's jeep Radiator Fan: Free for me IF we get the donor XJ for dad's jeep 3 inch Dual exhaust: Not in new Project Plan High flow muffler: N/A High flow Cats: N/A HD Rear axel with Disc brakes: ? New High performance Brakes all around: ? Head-liner: $125 most likely will buy from eBay again Sound Deadening: about $120-$200 (I want a quiet cab) Carpet: about $200 with "mass backed" carpet. from http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCarpet.asp?Itemid=2720&MakeId=14&ModelId=249 Rhino liner: will be about $800-$1200 (bed, flairs, inside cab, and rocker panels) New Paint: about $650 if i don't try it first :idea: Roll Bar: ?

I wonder what kind of gas mileage your going to get? Great Build! :thumbsup:

awesome! :popcorn: