Chili Palmer

Ok, so my options are basically a new intake/carb or TBI. If I go with an intake/carb combo I'm guessing that I can remove just about everything else in the engine bay, i.e. smog stuff? Because at that point it really only needs the fuel and spark to run; right? If I go with an S10 TBI, what all will I need. I see from your post that I would need the valve covers and intake/TB. I'm guessing there is a computer attached to is somewhere that I would need? My ultimate goal here is to simplify the engine bay of this thing. I'm going build a custom dash and run all new wiring for the lights, etc. because the PO removed them all. I'm really liking this S10 TBI thing so any other info (i.e. years of S10's to look for, location of wiring in said S10's, etc.) would be awesome, thanks.

Thanks for the link Not that I'm bent on putting one in, I just happen to have one that works and I really don't have any extra money right now to go out and buy a new motor... How about this smog stuff on the 2.8L? I'm assuming since the engine is a carb'd engine all it needs is fuel and spark to run and I can take all the smog stuff off?

Now that's good info...what about smog stuff... EDIT: is there a recommended after market carb or just any 'ol carb...?

I've got an '88 MJ that's got a blown 2.5L and an '84 XJ with a decent 2.8L V6 (yeah I know - but if I use the V6 in the MJ for my son then I can convert the MJ to 4x4 and go buy the good stuff for the XJ!). One issue I have is the XJ is completely gutted on the interior, I bought it this way to make a dedicated trail rig, (see pics below) and there is no dash, there are only 6-7 wires total on the inside, just enough to make it run. So what am I up against by swapping this motor over to the MJ? New ECU (or whatever they're called), different wiring harness's, etc. Also, I know the 2.8L is carb'd while the 2.5L is TBI - what issues here. I need some MJ/XJ expertise here...thanks! (I've also been told to just go get an XJ (Or MJ) with a 4.0 that's been wrecked but that's out of the question at this point because 1) I don't have the space and 2) Don't really have the extra cash right now.) EDIT: The alternative is to take the parts I need off the MJ and then part it out but it really is in good shape and I would like to get it going. Thanks again. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found