A few questions???

[CarolinaRaven]

Thanks for all the help and advice so far in my search for my CJ7 project. Question 1; I saw a really good looking deal on an 84 CJ7 that meets most all of my needs except one major obstacle. It has the 4 cylinder and I am wanting a AMC 304 . Is it as easy to put the v8 in a Jeep built for the 4 Cyl as it is to swap the inline 6 with a AMC 304 ? And is the drivetrain different? It does have one piece axles and a rear locker. Question 2; how big of a deal is adding a/c to a non factory a/c Jeep?

Thanks

 

[mtnwhlr]

So what I know is all the AMC motors had the same bell housing bolt pattern so other than motor mounts a AMC 304 should bolt up. A AMC 304 was not offered in '84 and the '84 is a computer controlled motor. If you have to pass a smog test where you live you will fail with a AMC 304 under the hood. Then what are your plans with it? It will have a T-5 Transmission that is pretty weak and will not hold up to a AMC 304 unless it is just a street Jeep and you don't beat on it. If you plan to wheel it you will need to up grade to at least a T-176 Transmission . I hope this helps.

 

[CarolinaRaven]

Thanks for the help. They eliminated vehicle inspections SC about 20 years ago. When they did have them all you had to do was know someone at neighborhood gas station/shop. I had a Nova 2 back in the 80's that should have never come close to passing with all I had done. The computer thought never crossed my mind, I'll have to go back and read the great info page again and learn the changes and availability per year. I figured the 4 poker would have a different Transmission but was hoping otherwise. I'll keep searching. Thanks