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Sorry if this is in the wrong forum but Im new to this forum couldnt find the idiots guide to xj building section. (the idiot being me) Im wanting to build an xj, my plan is to get a 1990 and new non working 4.0 and automatic. For about $400, swap in a newer 4.0 for $400.. With a np231 or np242. If it comes with a d35, ill scrap it and swap in a 44, a 8.25, or an 8.8. Keep the hp d30. Put 4.88s, lincoln lock the rear. Front is undecided for locker. Hydro assist up front, relocate axle side track bar mount, and do the reid knuckle passenger side conversion. Long arm front. About a 4" lift and LOTS of trimming and chop top rear. Frame stiffiners, junkyard sping lift front and rear. 14" travel shocks f/r. Roll cage, boatside, beater. Ill be doing all my own tube/fab/gear work. My questions are, How hard is it to swap a 4.0 motor for a newer 4.0 motor? Ive done a 22re, for newer 22re swap before on an automatic toyota. Are we talking harder or about the same in difficulty? Also any holes in my build plan you can see that will run me into complications in this build please let me know. It will be trailer queened, 35s-37s, and purpose built for rock crawling. Also anyone ever do a build like this and what was your final $ total. Im wanting to stay under $3500.
Thank you guys in advance for all the info you can provide.
Thank you guys in advance for all the info you can provide.