outlaw star Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hi folks, I see a lot of names I know and a lot of new ones as well. I'm the Outlaw and just towed my new project home last weekend. It's an 87 2.5L 4spd 2wd. I flat traded for a Xj long arm kit I had laying around. The wiring is all hacked up and fuel system needs repair but I got her to crank and start so she runs with no knocks/noises. The local Jeep club for all the repairs and work I've done for them, has given me an AX5 trans and transfer and will be taking my old Xj front axles and regearing to match the engine. My 2.5L is getting a "custom" upgrade (I'm keeping the 4cyl). Here's the first few pics and more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Yes your finally on here! Welcome! Let me know if you need anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Nice to see another 4 banger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Outlaw, you're on CC now!! I saw on CF that you picked this baby up the other day. Welcome! Lots of good information and good folks here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 Thanks guys! Lurked for a while, saw a lot of good people so decided I'd join in and share what I know with you. Like Cruiser, to those who don't know me, I have vast knowledge on Jeeps/AMCs. Annnd to those on CF, if I can ever help you, please don't hesitate to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Dig the ride. Kudos on keeping it a 4 banger! I'll be watching intently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Grabbed a few more pics of what I'm working with. Also found I have 3.55 gears. Eh, that makes it easier to put my D30 in the front I guess. Oh, and this crapped out on me. Just rigged a kicker pump in it's place to keep the motor running while I work on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Thanks guys. I've read through your builds and got a few more ideas on what I want to do. For now, clean it up, get running great, change fluids and put a set of 235/75r15 ATs I have on it before October (Jeeptoberfest is coming!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackcj7 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 It has AC, but no power steering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 It has AC, but no power steering?Yup. AC but has Emanuel steering (It take both you and Emanuel to turn the wheel.) Manual steering isn't as bad as some think. I don't plan on going bigger than 31s anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I don't plan on going bigger than 31s anyways. That's what they all say at first, hahahaha. :wavey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I didn't mind manual steering when I had 31s. Even with 33s it wasnt bad on the street,offroad was rough without it though. Â Luckily its a simple swap that you can always add later if you want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Buddy had a sending unit sitting in his barn. He gave it to me. Score!New High Altitude CPS from NAPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Nice wheels; good find on that sending unit too. :cheers: Â Nice to see more 4 banger guys around here. I was starting to lose hope :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thanks. Only problem with it was a mouse chewed the wiring so I spliced n taped it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_loco Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Can I pick your brain @outlaw star  Would you mind sharing close up pics along your a.c. I'm trying to put a.c. into my i4 86 and can't find any actual photos of the setup under the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Can I pick your brain @outlaw star  Would you mind sharing close up pics along your a.c. I'm trying to put a.c. into my i4 86 and can't find any actual photos of the setup under the hood. Sure thing. I'll take you a few pics tomorrow. What exactly would you like first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_loco Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Just the compressor setup (how it mounts) and the lines/plugs running from it to the firewall.I just want to be sure what connection points I'm dealing with. That would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Will do man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Well, off to NAPA for thermostat, valve cover gasket, radiator hoses and coolant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 For lil_loco as promised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_loco Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Thanks! Now to gather parts ;) Â And follow your build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Got bored and relocated the AIT sensor. There's a reason Chevy puts them there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I like that idea...how is the idle with it there now? And is that a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 I like that idea...how is the idle with it there now? And is that a new one? I switched it over from The Outlaw II. Idles great actually. It's my modified airbox lid w/K&N filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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