Re: So how will the 2.5 FIT in a Spirit?

[farna@xxxxxxx]

I'm not sure about the side plates on the engine. They are likely unique to the Jeep -- it depends on how closely the molds for the block are related to the six. 4.0L blocks have four bolt bosses cast on each side in a trezoidal pattern. The front three are used for car engine mounts, the back three for Jeep mounts. So at worst you'll only have two bolt holding the mounting plates on IF the 2.5L four has only the three Jeep mounting points, AND they are the same as the 4.0L. I'll try to remember to check my 93 Cherokee TSM when I get home. You might want to send me an e-mail reminder so I see it when I'm at my home desk with access to my library. 

On September 29, 2005 Jesse wrote:

> OK, now let's be nice here!  I appreciate all the
> information offered.  It was all valid and well
> considered.  My plan from the start was to run the 2.5
> with 3.54 AMC 20 rear.  (Have LOTS of experience with
> FSJ's for the truck/car gearing comparisions!)
> 
> My main hope was for info concerning the
> ease/difficulty of mounting the 2.5 in my SPirit.  I
> know that the 2.5 is based on the Six, so I wondered
> if it also has the holes that can be drilled and
> tapped (threaded) to use 258 mounts/plates to drop
> into the SPirit.
> 
> I can figure something out for the trans.  Thanks for
> your help and remember... be NICE in response to the
> responses of others!
> 
> Have a great weekEND!
> 
> Jesse
> Near Spfld, MO
> Lots of Eaglets
> Lots of FSJ's
> Couple of AMX's
> 
> 
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