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[fha772]

Hi all,

I'm having a bit of a dilemma, I can't decide what engine to fit in my CJ6 project.

I fitting a T18 manual box, and I don't know whether to go with a 360 V8, or to fit a more modern 4.0 I6 out of a XJ Cherokee.

I hope you guys can help with my decision

I loved the 4.0 in my old XJ, but I still like the V8 rumble.

I've already got a 360 out of a car, with a 4 barrel and tube headers.

What are your opinions on these 2 engines?

What are the pros and cons of each?

Cheers Frank.

[Green Jeep]

V8 will give you more smiles per mile.... 

[wildwood]

T18 loves a V8 and with that low first......rock crawling will be a breeze......

[Delk]

What are you doing with the Jeep?

The V8 is far more fun but the 4.0 comes with fuel injection for everyday driving.

[wildwood]

 
If you are going to travel all over the country then the YJ engine and all the fuel injection advantages will get you 15 -18 on 31 s or 33s

V8 might be down in single digits with 35s and a heavy right foot......

Also unless you are a carb guru or have an Edelbrock then off camber and hill climbs and descents will cause fuel starvation or flooding.......or stick with the Motorcraft AMC carb

The XJ/ YJ engine will run on its side.......(how did I find that out?)

[doctorchopper]

If you already have a v8 then i'd say go for it, unless its going to be a daily driver then might cost too much to run. Or put a fuel injection system like this http://www.affordable-fuel-injection.com/product/jeep-amc-tbi-complete-system/ onto your v8

[willo]

chevvy LM7 5.3 V8 that I have for sale

[JamesH]

It depends what you want to use it for. I'd suggest that the 4.0 with a Cherokee autobox but that does seem a bit sensible and wimpy compared to a big V8 with manual box.

[Bubba]

v8

[Dave69]

Willo's V8

[IrishCJ6]

I have the 360 in my 6, lots of fun

[5536paulj]

V8 all the way, can't beat the rumble, will run at almost any angle with the motorcraft carb, as Jez said

[UKJeeper]

4BT.

[fha772]

I did think of dropping a Cummins in, but a 4bt is hard to find,  and the 6bt that I've got in the yard is a bit big and heavy, even compared to the 360...

[wildwood]

Cummins are great but as you said......weight.....

Narrow power band for off road abuse

[Mike Pavelin]

Lexus RX400 hybrid so you can sneak up on ramblers and SCARE them

[wildwood]

There's an,idea.....1990 or later Lexus LS400 and all running gear.........


I think there's one floating around on Birty's already......

[Bulldog67]

chevvy LM7 5.3 V8 that I have for sale

One day I will crack and sell the 401 and have it 


V8 mate - its a V8 FFS - its an unfair competition

[UKJeeper]

Lexus RX400 hybrid so you can sneak up on ramblers and SCARE them

Or



Or

http://gas2.org/2014/11/06/classic-jeep-cj5-converted-electric/