Topic: 4lt head swap (Read 7655 times)

Nosebolt · « **on:** March 19, 2009, 09:53:37 PM »

I have been reading on other forums about fitting a 4lt head with injection on to a 258,

has anyone done this?
is it worth doing?

I know alot will say just get a V8, but cant see that hapening for a while and I want to make the CJ a true everyday car.

Bubba · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:57:24 PM »

jim yj did it loves it

Mike Pavelin · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:32:07 PM »

Yup, speak to Jim Wait. Not as simple as it sounds though.

Bubba · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:08:44 AM »

i think its better to change the whole thing to a 4.0 not just the head

Nosebolt · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2009, 10:20:18 AM »

that was going to be the next question,

what advantage is there to a head swap over a full engine swap or visa versa?

Roland · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2009, 11:46:59 AM »

Not an answer to your question but loads to look at.

http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/article/a ... ?id=277013
http://www.bustedjeep.com/projects/rebuild.asp
http://www.jeepstrokers.com/forum/viewt ... p?f=6&t=24

wildwood · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2009, 12:14:57 PM »

Also look at HESCO (google) have loads on heads from 4.0 to 4.2 as well as ridiculously spendy$$$$$ ali. head that ups the BHP..
Not for spending or getting unless you win the Euro-lottery tonight but interesting to read about.....

More Jeep Porn I guess!

Off top of head I think head bolt holes have to be enlarged to line up to 4.2 head bolts. So major machining .

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2009, 01:39:57 PM »

Quote from: "Nosebolt"

I know alot will say just get a V8, but cant see that hapening

the dood will take a swap on an american pick up :mrgreen:

jimyj · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2009, 03:16:44 PM »

Yep mine is a 4.2 injected yj , with a 4ltr head ported and polished :-D :shock:
Mines been running great for about 4 years now and it runs sweet , which is more than can be said about the rear diff :mrgreen:

isle of man · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:23:07 PM »

Woody has I believe......

Bubba · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:50:29 PM »

i think it was cleggy at cheapfest 2 years ago exploded the whole thing

isle of man · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:53:02 PM »

Excuse me!!! woody took out the pumpkin also - that's how I remember it.

Bubba · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:55:20 PM »

not disputin bout woody just sayin cleggy just shagged the whole lot

isle of man · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:57:47 PM »

Very good Dr Death very good.

Bubba · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:59:52 PM »

indeed i think it was terminal in both cases

isle of man · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2009, 10:03:34 PM »

Very appropriate reply - or was that chance?

jimyj · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:07:56 AM »

Well glad its not just me then !! :oops:

Bubba · « **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:11:35 AM »

dont think anyone sels parts just whole units

isle of man · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2009, 01:20:56 PM »

Jim - have you asked the obvious, Mark Gasser?

jimyj · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2009, 05:19:57 PM »

Yep , we have chatted to Mr G , but in this time of credit crunch cars sales :twisted: 1 and 1/2 days !!!!!

Author Topic: 4lt head swap (Read 7655 times)

Nosebolt

Mike Pavelin

Nosebolt

Roland

jimyj

jimyj

jimyj