4.0 jeep Cherokee to 70 chevy swap? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

raycow · 11-01-2010, 08:04 AM

This totaly sucks! When did those commie pinko tree-hugging bastards in Sacramento sneak that one through? It used to be 1975. I know it was.

Ray

**VetteVet** · 11-01-2010, 08:28 AM

Take out the trash tomorrow Nov. 2,

*lakeroadster* · 11-01-2010, 08:36 AM

Besides all the legal California schtick, a Jeep drivetrain installed in a 1970 Chevy would absolutely kill the resale value of the truck, if that means anything to ya.

Drive the Jeep and keep the Chevy all Chevrolet.

*stich626* · 11-01-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VetteVet

Take out the trash tomorrow Nov. 2,

x2

camaney · 11-01-2010, 09:41 AM

Lol.. I don't think this trucks are worth that much anyway Im not worry about resale value. When I fix something I plan to keepit for a long time. Besides I plan to keep the original eng/tranny in my back yard storage just in case law changes in the future. But for now I don't want talk about legal stuff just like the other guys who install Lt1s , vortecs, or whatever. I just wanna see how to go about this I preffer carbureted for now (easer to do and for me to fix)
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*stich626* · 11-01-2010, 09:50 AM

then you'll need to find out if you can use that intake.
and you'll need a pre computer dissy..
I'd hit up a jeep forum for that type info..

tolly4503 · 11-01-2010, 10:18 AM

I know people have put a 4.0 head on the carb'd 4.2 and still used the 4.2 intake, so I'd say if you got a 4.2 intake you can make it work on the 4.0. I've own a couple Jeeps, current one has 165,000 miles on it, the highest having 249,000 before the body rusted out. Good reliable motor, but making alot of horsepower can get exspensive.

Dano69c10 · 11-01-2010, 10:22 AM

I can tell you want to do this conversion, so I say go for it! Just make sure you transfer all of the emissions and computer stuff over. You like the way this engine runs and it runs with all of those components anyway.
I think it's cool to put modern technology into older vehicles.

tolly4503 · 11-01-2010, 10:26 AM

and what trans. is it the Jeep, if it's an auto (AW4), it has its own computer, which you can get by without if you buy a controller which you manually shift. 5 speed(AX15) would be the easier electricly, but then you have to deal with the hydraulic clutch. It would be intersting either way just make sure to keep us updated if you go this way

camaney · 11-01-2010, 02:36 PM

It's 2 wheel drive that's y I was thinking about the convercion. Knave to check in the forums about the dizzy and carb otherwise it will be fuel inj
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11-01-2010, 08:04 AM	#26
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: 4.0 jeep Cherokee to 70 chevy swap? This totaly sucks! When did those commie pinko tree-hugging bastards in Sacramento sneak that one through? It used to be 1975. I know it was. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.

11-01-2010, 08:28 AM	#27
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,723	Re: 4.0 jeep Cherokee to 70 chevy swap? Take out the trash tomorrow Nov. 2, __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

11-01-2010, 08:36 AM	#28
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: 4.0 jeep Cherokee to 70 chevy swap? Besides all the legal California schtick, a Jeep drivetrain installed in a 1970 Chevy would absolutely kill the resale value of the truck, if that means anything to ya. Drive the Jeep and keep the Chevy all Chevrolet.

11-01-2010, 09:41 AM	#30
camaney Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sacramento california Posts: 204	Re: 4.0 jeep Cherokee to 70 chevy swap? Lol.. I don't think this trucks are worth that much anyway Im not worry about resale value. When I fix something I plan to keepit for a long time. Besides I plan to keep the original eng/tranny in my back yard storage just in case law changes in the future. But for now I don't want talk about legal stuff just like the other guys who install Lt1s , vortecs, or whatever. I just wanna see how to go about this I preffer carbureted for now (easer to do and for me to fix) Posted via Mobile Device

11-01-2010, 09:50 AM	#31
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: 4.0 jeep Cherokee to 70 chevy swap? then you'll need to find out if you can use that intake. and you'll need a pre computer dissy.. I'd hit up a jeep forum for that type info..

11-01-2010, 10:18 AM	#32
tolly4503 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbiana, Ohio Posts: 93	Re: 4.0 jeep Cherokee to 70 chevy swap? I know people have put a 4.0 head on the carb'd 4.2 and still used the 4.2 intake, so I'd say if you got a 4.2 intake you can make it work on the 4.0. I've own a couple Jeeps, current one has 165,000 miles on it, the highest having 249,000 before the body rusted out. Good reliable motor, but making alot of horsepower can get exspensive.

11-01-2010, 10:22 AM	#33
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: 4.0 jeep Cherokee to 70 chevy swap? I can tell you want to do this conversion, so I say go for it! Just make sure you transfer all of the emissions and computer stuff over. You like the way this engine runs and it runs with all of those components anyway. I think it's cool to put modern technology into older vehicles. __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

11-01-2010, 10:26 AM	#34
tolly4503 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbiana, Ohio Posts: 93	Re: 4.0 jeep Cherokee to 70 chevy swap? and what trans. is it the Jeep, if it's an auto (AW4), it has its own computer, which you can get by without if you buy a controller which you manually shift. 5 speed(AX15) would be the easier electricly, but then you have to deal with the hydraulic clutch. It would be intersting either way just make sure to keep us updated if you go this way

11-01-2010, 02:36 PM	#35
camaney Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sacramento california Posts: 204	Re: 4.0 jeep Cherokee to 70 chevy swap? It's 2 wheel drive that's y I was thinking about the convercion. Knave to check in the forums about the dizzy and carb otherwise it will be fuel inj Posted via Mobile Device



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