Re: [AMC-List] 4.0L in Eagle

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: farna@xxxxxxx
" 
" The later model HO 4.0L (91-05) is basically the same as the early one.
" There is no knock sensor so you don't have to worry about that. You can
" modify the bell housing and CPS and use a 4.0L flywheel or flexplate.
" The AW4 flexplate would need to be drilled for a 998 torque converter,
" and check fitting to see that it doesn't push the converter in the trans
" to far. I think a Chrysler trans (32RE?) was used on Wranglers and/or
" Grand Cherokees with a 4.0L. That flexplate will work with a 998 (the
" trans is an electronic version of a 998). 

rather than drill the aw4 plate, why not just get a wrangler one?

grands never had a 3sp auto.  they used the cherokee aw4 the first
year or so, then went to a 4sp tf - 42re iirc.

the wrangler one was named tf999, 32rh, and 32re as years passed.  h
for hydraulic and e for electronic but essentially the same box.  the
999 is slightly different from the 998 - front pump iirc.

" Possible problems: 
" The late model intake may not clear the power brake booster -- it will
" be close! I've seen one Eagle with a late model intake. If the engine
" shakes due to a fouled plug the intake will tap the power booster. The
" booster must be the small diameter type used on the latest model Eagles.
" I don't know when the small one was first used, but early Eagles have a
" larger diameter booster.

hot rod places can also help you find a small booster.  rods
frequently have clearance problems.
--
another thing you can take from jeeps - wheels.  cherokees and
wranglers have had verious sizes including 15" and 16" rims both 7"
and 8" wide.  dunno about fender clearance but they have the right
offset for the eagle.  you'd want about 245/60 or 255/60 for those
16x8s...
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