Re: Need info/engine+tranny in a bit (eagle)

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: The XJ front axles come in 2 styles (besides vacuum and non-vacuum) high 
pinion (above centerline) which is AKA reverse rotation, then low pinion 
(slightly below centerline) or regular. The regular one's gears should swap 
fine into the Eagle's front axle. AFAIK, all post '90 XJ front axles are 
high pinion.


From: farna@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Need info/engine+tranny in a bit (eagle)
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Best bet for the Eagle is a 4.0L. More power than a 304, and you can keep 
your trans. You should be able to find a rusted out XJ Cherokee up that way 
easy enough. For best results use the EFI and the AW4 auto (or five speed) 
from the Jeep. You'll need custom length driveshafts and to modify the trans 
crossmember, but it would be worth it! Get the gears from a four cylinder 
Eagle -- the AW4 needs a lot moore gear than the 998 trans (Jeeps run 3.55 
gears). You can use the rear axle from a Cherokee if you change the spring 
mounts, not sure if the gears from the Chero front axle would fit the Eagle 
but I think they do. It would be easier than a V-8 swap too! With a CPS 
relocation kit from Advance Adapters you can use the 998. If you really want 
some power toss the 258 crank and rods in the 4.0L for a 4.6L stroker. 
You'll need to be careful about choosing cams, but depends on which 4.0L you 

get (87-90 Renix or later HO) and a few parts choices for the stroker.