Hey guys I just wanted to first introduce myself. I'm newer to this forum and everyone here seems pretty cool so I'd first like to say hello and nice to meet everyone.
I recently purchased a 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande. It's got 83k original miles, as you all know its the 2.5l 4 banger. The guy who owned it before me put quite a bit of work into it. Its got 35' TSL Super Swamper boggers, a 5' suspension lift with a 3' body lift, new springs, shocks, and headers all within the last year. Obviously being new, it didn't take me long to realize that the 4cyl motor is a piece of junk and far to underpowered to be turned 35' tires. Even with the 4.10 gears, its just to slow. Yesterday I had the right from axle seal replaced because it was leaking gear oil all over the front tire (I know its a common problem) so my front diff's are nearly brand new with all the effort the put into cleaning and redoing them.
Ok now to the point, I'm on my way home last night and I smell a burning smell, followed by smoke coming from under neath. Long story short, either the oil pan gasket leaked or the bolt itself leaked out oil spewing it all over my entire under carriage. I was pissed off and now have to have it towed as I fear further damage could have been done, i.e. torque converter, master cyl. who knows. I have the opportunity to pick up a beautifully done, 383 with the 727 tranny included for $1300. It has ported Stage V cast iron heads and its wonderfully done. So now to the question. What does everyone feel I'm looking at in terms of cost for the install? I realize I'll probably need new drive shafts, radiator, electric fans, etc. Will I need new gears if I have the 4.10s?? Also with the Dana 30, am I looking at new axles as well? Sorry I have so many questions. I just know there is a wealth of knowledge on here and guys with much further experience in these V8 swaps.
Nice to meet everyone and Merry Christmas to all!
I recently purchased a 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande. It's got 83k original miles, as you all know its the 2.5l 4 banger. The guy who owned it before me put quite a bit of work into it. Its got 35' TSL Super Swamper boggers, a 5' suspension lift with a 3' body lift, new springs, shocks, and headers all within the last year. Obviously being new, it didn't take me long to realize that the 4cyl motor is a piece of junk and far to underpowered to be turned 35' tires. Even with the 4.10 gears, its just to slow. Yesterday I had the right from axle seal replaced because it was leaking gear oil all over the front tire (I know its a common problem) so my front diff's are nearly brand new with all the effort the put into cleaning and redoing them.
Ok now to the point, I'm on my way home last night and I smell a burning smell, followed by smoke coming from under neath. Long story short, either the oil pan gasket leaked or the bolt itself leaked out oil spewing it all over my entire under carriage. I was pissed off and now have to have it towed as I fear further damage could have been done, i.e. torque converter, master cyl. who knows. I have the opportunity to pick up a beautifully done, 383 with the 727 tranny included for $1300. It has ported Stage V cast iron heads and its wonderfully done. So now to the question. What does everyone feel I'm looking at in terms of cost for the install? I realize I'll probably need new drive shafts, radiator, electric fans, etc. Will I need new gears if I have the 4.10s?? Also with the Dana 30, am I looking at new axles as well? Sorry I have so many questions. I just know there is a wealth of knowledge on here and guys with much further experience in these V8 swaps.
Nice to meet everyone and Merry Christmas to all!