Engine 1980 CJ-5 Engine questions
Jfox195
Jeeper
I have recently purchased a 1980 CJ5. It has a 6 cylinder engine in it, with a 4 speed transmission. Original plan was to swap engine out with a Chevy V~8
Time and money are now becoming a consideration as to which way we go with this. I have a few questions :
1. I have read that (or I think I have) the only engine that came in the 1980 CJ5 was the 4 cyl Iron Duke ?
2 So IF that is the case this was an engine swap, but I should assume that its a 258 ci ?
3 Has anyone reading this have any experience with engine builders / suppliers of mild high performance 258 ci Six cylinder engines ?
Thank you in advance for your replies. Im very new to Jeeps and look forward to working on this one.
Jeff
Time and money are now becoming a consideration as to which way we go with this. I have a few questions :
1. I have read that (or I think I have) the only engine that came in the 1980 CJ5 was the 4 cyl Iron Duke ?
2 So IF that is the case this was an engine swap, but I should assume that its a 258 ci ?
3 Has anyone reading this have any experience with engine builders / suppliers of mild high performance 258 ci Six cylinder engines ?
Thank you in advance for your replies. Im very new to Jeeps and look forward to working on this one.
Jeff