Chevy 3.4l with AX-5

[makmadison]

I am putting a '95 Camaro 3.4l into my 1987 XJ. I've the worn out 2.5l pulled and am in the process of lining up teh pieces to make sure everythin will fit ok.

I bought the clutch kit for a '87 XJ with a 2.8l and the AX-5, but the throw out bearing appears to be larger in diameter, and I am concerned the bearing will be "riding" on the pressure plate tines. Is this concern unfounded? should I get the clutch kit for a 2.5l/AX-5? What have others done?

TIA,

Mark

 

[Jeff 98XJ WI]

I'm not going to be much help, but I believe the 2.8L was never offered in '87. It was in '84 to '86, but I'm pretty sure the 4.0L inline 6 and 2.5L inline 4 were the only engines offered in '87. Also, I was under the impresssion that the camero motor would only be a viable swap into a 2.8L V-6 equipped cherokee. If you have a 4 cylinder, I think the bolt pattern and such matches the 4.0 L inline 6 cylinder. Jeff

 

[makmadison]

Oops, you are right, '84-'86 with the 2.8l. But the AX-5 was offered with/on the 2.8l

The AX-5 bell housing bolt pattern matches the '95 Camro 3.4l.

I am using a flywheel from a Berretta/Cimmaron and that bolt pattern matches the flywheel. This flywheel's outside diameter is a little smaller than the original, but it looks like the starter will "grab" it. The Camaro Flywheel is too "wide" or thick.

Mark

 

[myjeepsbigger]

Becareful with the flywheel. The 3.4 is internally balanced, so they flywheel needs to be neutral. I had my 2.8 flexplate from mine "un" balanced by a machine shop for $40.

Can't really help you much on the pilot, since I did an auto.

 

[makmadison]

Yeah, the flywheel I bought is balanced.