Scatterbrained
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I have had no problems keeping up with 4.0s with my 2.5.
I got about 18-20 mpg on 33s with 4.10 gears.
I got about 18-20 mpg on 33s with 4.10 gears.
How bad are the 4 cylinders?
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BoringDave
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- Boring
BoringDave
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Nick danger_XJ
This is what I see.
Good that it's re-geared, good that it has a non-c clip 35(you can drive it home if you break an axle) Bad you don't know the miles (and of it runs good who cares it's a jeep) And why does he think is needs a head gasket? The way I see it the motor needs one or it don't. What makes him think this?
This is what I see.
Good that it's re-geared, good that it has a non-c clip 35(you can drive it home if you break an axle) Bad you don't know the miles (and of it runs good who cares it's a jeep) And why does he think is needs a head gasket? The way I see it the motor needs one or it don't. What makes him think this?
88manche
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- Portland, Oregon
My old red xj had a 2.5L with 4.10's and 33'' pro comp x-terrains on a 5'' lift. It didnt win any races, and it was a painfull redline pull going up over the mountians to browns camp, but it treated me well. kinda. It has 256k on it when i got rid of it, and i saw it a while ago with 285k on it, same motor.
ts a different world wheeling a 2.5 with a group of 4.0's, but theres a reason mine got called the little engine that could!
ts a different world wheeling a 2.5 with a group of 4.0's, but theres a reason mine got called the little engine that could!
spikeypuck
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88manche is still alive?!?! :wave1:
Scatterbrained
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- Skagit County
I think you would be doing well by getting it. I happen to know that V8 swaps are easy and inexpensive in a Wrangler. The 2.5l is a good motor. I would get it and run it until it gives up. Then go ahead and swap it. If you need help. I have a YJ on 40"s with a 350 swap, and I can walk you through it when the time comes.
Don't get me wrong. I love BMW's. I really love the E36. I think its the best body style. You cant go wrong with it.
As long as it isn't a head gasket, I would say to go for it. Theres a lot of stuff that can go catastrophically wrong with a blown head gasket. Bearing fatigue being one. Scored or pitted cylinder walls, micro cracks in the block or head from overheating, cleaning contamination from the entire cooling system is a pain. I am not saying that its impossible, just imposing to me.
Don't get me wrong. I love BMW's. I really love the E36. I think its the best body style. You cant go wrong with it.
As long as it isn't a head gasket, I would say to go for it. Theres a lot of stuff that can go catastrophically wrong with a blown head gasket. Bearing fatigue being one. Scored or pitted cylinder walls, micro cracks in the block or head from overheating, cleaning contamination from the entire cooling system is a pain. I am not saying that its impossible, just imposing to me.
88manche
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- Portland, Oregon
Yes im still around. I just couldnt stay away. haha. I've been doing my Ford thing and playing with a 1972 Stepside F-100. I am planning on getting another XJ though.
NickDanger_XJ
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- Tumwater, WA
Well the thread is a moot point now, the guy backed out on me. He's always been very wishy washy anytime I try to get him to sell me that Jeep haha.
So, for now I'll be dumping money into an E30 Bimmer for a little project, hopefully make it a little more desirable for a trade or sale on down the road.
This'll be an experience though, definitely new territory with a BMW.
So, for now I'll be dumping money into an E30 Bimmer for a little project, hopefully make it a little more desirable for a trade or sale on down the road.
This'll be an experience though, definitely new territory with a BMW.
