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The Definitive Injector Swap HOW TO

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The Definitive Injector Swap HOW-TO

DISCLAIMER: This swap ONLY applies to the 1993 thru 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee "ZJ". Although many other vehicles have included the 4.0 and 5.2/5.9; there is NO guarantee that this swap will benefit or even work on a different vehicle; because there have been many different varying injector sizes, connectors, and engine/fuel management systems on vehicles with these engines. Do your research on your particular vehicle, paying close attention to stock injector specs vs new injector specs, before you attempt this on a different vehicle.

So I think its time there was a write-up that defeated all the misconceptions, conflicting information, and myths about the infamous injector swap mod. I will try to do it as completely and accurately as possible, please comment so I can correct the post :)

There are two sets of steps, one for the 4.0, and one for the 5.2/5.9 found below courtesy of 1SASjeepster.

Theory:

The injectors used for the swap are the EV6 injector design as opposed to the stock EV1 injector design. The 4-hole pintle of the EV6 leads to better atomization of fuel, thus a more complete burn, with the same flow rate as the stock 1-hole EV1 design. You can see this easily in this video: .

The performance/economy advantages are:
-Engine idle becomes smoother
-Small increase in throttle response
-Small increase in fuel economy

Parts needed:

The injectors you need depend on the year and engine of your ZJ You will need an injector with the proper Jetronic/Minitimer connector or an adapter that will plug into your ZJ's harness. I have collected information from Jeepers that have done this swap to determine the best injectors for each model year. You can use the information below to select the best injector for your jeep

Stock Model numbers & Pressures:

Stock 4.0 Injector (93-95): Siemens 53030343; 22.4lb/hr @ 39psi
Stock 4.0 Injector (96-98): Siemens 53030778; 23.7lb/hr @ 49psi

Stock 5.2 Injector (93-94): Siemens 53007809; 18.4lb/hr @ 39psi
Stock 5.2 Injector (95onl): Siemens 53030262; 24.6lb/hr @ 39psi
Stock 5.2 Injector (96-98): Siemens 53030778; 23.7lb/hr @ 49psi
Stock 5.9 Injector (98onl): Siemens 53030778; 23.7lb/hr @ 49psi

Injectors Recommended:
Bosch 0280155703; 21.8lb/hr @ 39psi & 24.4lb/hr @ 49psi
Bosch 0280155710; 17.3lb/hr @ 39psi & 19.4lb/hr @ 49psi

Alternates, as reported by a few people in other posts. These injectors have been reported with mixed results, you can read for yourself in the thread. I have posted their specs here for easy reference:
Bosch 0280155784; 20.2lb/hr @ 39psi & 22.6lb/hr @ 49psi (slightly less flow than the 703s. You will need a Jetronic/Minitimer adapter for the electrical connector.)
Bosch 0280155789; 19.9lb/hr @ 39psi & 22.3lb/hr @ 49psi (slightly less flow than the 703s. Also needs a Jetronic/Minitimer adapter for the electrical connector.)
Bosch 0280155715; 21.3lb/hr @ 39psi & 23.8lb/hr @ 49psi (very close to the 703s flow. Users have reported mixed results with new/tested injectors. No adapter needed)

Injector Recommendations:
93-95 4.0 w/703s: CONFIRMED (zander21510, 93zjbums, ahoyt653)
96-98 4.0 w/703s: CONFIRMED (MaintMech, melk, moggie99, johnt671, torchd, DickDickle)
93-94 5.2 w/710s: CONFIRMED (General_Jeep, soopaghetto, ozzy_2_me, Proph2010)
1995 5.2 w/ 703s: CONFIRMED (extrememarine, dnuccio, jetjr91)
96-98 5.2 w/703s: CONFIRMED (1SASjeepster, zturn13,Mity White 96)
1998 5.9 w/ 703s: CONFIRMED (nickszj, NYCXJ90, hm_dart)
*Please help me improve this post by posting your success so that I can add your data!

The root of most problems people have had with this swap is leaky, old injectors untested from the junkyard. Exposed to the elements, these injectors are highly prone to decay. If you find your Jeep to be spewing white smoke or running rough, or if you just want to take the precautions and test the injectors first, here is an easy way to do it:

I had very similar experience when I first installed the 703's. I did not take the time to rig up a way to pressure test them. I had 3 that were dumping fuel; I found this by taking a clear piece of tubing and a children's cough syrup syringe and made a tester. I put some carb cleaner in the tubing, slide it on the injector, and pushed the plunger down to pressurize the fluid. Sure enough, droplets would form on the motor side of the injector. Swapped those three out and all was fine the second go round.
Also, I strongly recommend you get a rebuild kit. It's very easy to rebuild the injector with basic tools. I used to have a link to an online retailer but they no longer sell the kit. You can find the kit on eBay from various sellers. Pre-made eBay search: here

Cars where the injectors can be found:

Bosch 0280155703:

97 Dodge Caravan Base 2.4L
97 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4L
97 Plymouth Voyager Base 2.4L
97 Plymouth Voyager SE 2.4L
97 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.4L
96-97 Chrysler Sebring JX 2.4L
96 Plymouth Breeze Base 2.0L
97 Chrysler Cirrus LXi 2.4L
95-97 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.4L
95-97 Dodge Neon Base 2.0L
95-97 Dodge Neon High Line 2.0L
95-97 Dodge Neon Sport 2.0L
95 Dodge Stratus Base 2.0L
95-97 Dodge Stratus Base 2.4L
95 Dodge Stratus ES 2.0L
95-97 Dodge Stratus ES 2.4L
95-97 Plymouth Neon Base 2.0L
95-97 Plymouth Neon High Line 2.0L
95-96 Plymouth Neon Sport 2.0L
Bosch 0280155710

Proph2010 said:
1994-97 Mercury Cougar 4.6L V8
98 Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis/ 4.6L V8
97-99 Ford E-350 6.8L 10-cyl
96-98 Ford Explorer 5.0L V8
99 Ford F-250-550 6.8L 10-cyl
97-98 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0L V8
94-97 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L V8
94-98 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L V8
Remember there are TWO numbers on each injector, one of them will be some number you won't recognize, the other one is the model number. As long as one side matches the numbers above, it is that injector model.

Tools & supplies needed:
-Ratchet kit to unbolt fuel rail
-Pie pan or small, shallow container to catch fuel
-A little clean motor oil or lubricant oil
-Some rags

Steps: This was performed on a 95 ZJ with a 4.0. I used 703 injectors. (5.2 and 5.9 procedure click HERE)

1. First, if you have used injectors, perform the rebuild. Be very careful not to damage the pintle on the injectors. If you have extra parts, they are extra, don't try to add them to the injectors. You can remove the old filters by using a screw, screwing it into the old filter, and pulling out with pliers. The old pintle cap can be removed by carefully using a blade to cut the cap down the side and pull off. (I stabbed myself when i did this...not fun...cut AWAY from yourself...)Install all the new stuff!

2. Disconnect the battery. DON'T IGNORE! Not just because of the safety aspect, but as you are working it will reset the PCM and allow it to "learn" the new fuel trims needed to operate efficiently. The PCM will return to its factory values, and as you drive it will adjust the injector pulse rate to accommodate the different injector design. This is vital if you want to notice any benefits quickly. Also, if you have the equipment, blow some compressed air around the injectors prior to removal. This will prevent dust and pieces of who knows what from getting into the combustion chamber.

3. Relieve the pressure on your fuel rail. Take a rag and and unscrew the plastic cap near the front of the rail. Push the little button inside and fuel should first squirt out and then eventually dribble. Hold the rag under it and keep it there until it stops squirting. You can then screw the plastic cap back on so you don't lose it.

4. Unplug the electric connectors from the fuel injectors. Pull them out of the way. It shouldn't be a problem, but if for some reason they are very loose or the wires aren't tied down, make sure you keep track of what plug goes to what injector.

4. There are 3 bolts to remove the fuel rail, and you need to remove the 3 throttle body cables and get them out of the way to make a clear path for the fuel rail to be pulled. You need to place the shallow container, or have a buddy hold the container, under the fuel rail, so that you can catch the excess fuel. Pull sharply on the rail in the direction of the injectors to remove. Usually the injectors will stay in the rail when you pull it from the intake. Remember you have a lot of fuel still in the rail.

5. Keep that container under the rail over as you remove each injector, because there is a lot of fuel in the rail (way more than you would think...).

6. Once you have everything disassembled, you can attach the new injectors to the fuel rail. Lube the O-rings with some motor oil or lubricating oil to make them easily slide into the fuel rail openings. Make sure they are oriented properly, the pintle holes should go into the intake. You can spin them when everything is attached to a point, but it might help if they are oriented with the connectors pointed up so you can connect the electrical connectors easily.

7. Lube the other ends of the injectors, and evenly push them into the holes in the intake manifold. You know they are in when you can line the fuel rail holes with the bolt holes.

8. Bolt everything up and reconnect the electric connectors.

9. If you made a mess with all the fuel, soak as much up as you can and give it an hour or so for it all to evaporate so you don't start a fire. Just in case, have a fire extinguisher handy (the C type).

9. Start her up! It may take 2 or 3 more seconds to turn over, the fuel rail has to regain pressure and squirt fuel into the cylinders.

10. Enjoy! There are a few pictures below for reference taken from the older threads courtesy of melk.

Old injectors vs the 703 injectors with new O-rings, filter, and pintle caps:


Fuel rail with old injectors:


Fuel rail with new injectors installed:
 
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#688 ·
I am happy to report I have FINALLY resolved the issues with my 95 5.2l, and the installation of new injectors.

I installed new Herko IF41 injectors (Flex Fuel Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 2000 24-26 lb/hr), and noticed an immediate improvement in idle, and the slight pinging I had with the stock injectors at WOT is gone. They are with EV6 plugs and the retainer clip slots are in a different position, but they were overall an easy install. These seemed to me a better fuel match on paper than the 703's and were quite inexpensive for NEW injectors. It was shocking, as the engine fired immediately and never stalled once on the initial start. I can not really report any improvement in mileage yet, but will try to get some quantitative measure now that I can actually take it on extended trips, because...

...after chasing a miss-fire at cruising speeds for two years, and being the third consecutive owner trying to track down that same issue on this ZJ, I had the distributor indexed. Now, all is good.
 
#681 ·
Theory:

Stock Model numbers & Pressures:

Stock 4.0 Injector (93-95): Siemens 53030343; 22.4lb/hr @ 39psi
Stock 4.0 Injector (96-98): Siemens 53030778; 23.7lb/hr @ 49psi

Stock 5.2 Injector (93-94): Siemens 53007809; 18.4lb/hr @ 39psi
Stock 5.2 Injector (95onl): Siemens 53030262; 24.6lb/hr @ 39psi
Stock 5.2 Injector (96-98): Siemens 53030778; 23.7lb/hr @ 49psi
Stock 5.9 Injector (98onl): Siemens 53030778; 23.7lb/hr @ 49psi

Injectors Recommended:
Bosch 0280155703; 21.8lb/hr @ 39psi & 24.4lb/hr @ 49psi
Bosch 0280155710; 17.3lb/hr @ 39psi & 19.4lb/hr @ 49psi

Alternates, as reported by a few people in other posts. These injectors have been reported with mixed results, you can read for yourself in the thread. I have posted their specs here for easy reference:
Bosch 0280155784; 20.2lb/hr @ 39psi & 22.6lb/hr @ 49psi (slightly less flow than the 703s. You will need a Jetronic/Minitimer adapter for the electrical connector.)
Bosch 0280155789; 19.9lb/hr @ 39psi & 22.3lb/hr @ 49psi (slightly less flow than the 703s. Also needs a Jetronic/Minitimer adapter for the electrical connector.)
Bosch 0280155715; 21.3lb/hr @ 39psi & 23.8lb/hr @ 49psi (very close to the 703s flow. Users have reported mixed results with new/tested injectors. No adapter needed)

Injector Recommendations:
93-95 4.0 w/703s: CONFIRMED (zander21510, 93zjbums, ahoyt653)
96-98 4.0 w/703s: CONFIRMED (MaintMech, melk, moggie99, johnt671, torchd, DickDickle)
93-94 5.2 w/710s: CONFIRMED (General_Jeep, soopaghetto, ozzy_2_me, Proph2010)
1995 5.2 w/ 703s: CONFIRMED (extrememarine, dnuccio, jetjr91)
96-98 5.2 w/703s: CONFIRMED (1SASjeepster, zturn13,Mity White 96)
1998 5.9 w/ 703s: CONFIRMED (nickszj, NYCXJ90, hm_dart)
*Please help me improve this post by posting your success so that I can add your data!
I see a website that shows different numbers for these injectors.
I see STOCK siemens 53030778 is ACTUALLY = 21.9lb/hr or 230cc/min
and Bosch 0280155703 is ACTUALLY = 17.1lb/hr or 180cc/min
All from "https://motorwestperformance.com/fuel-injector-flow-rates-and-specs/"

I'm having a hard time finding these parts on ebay due to misinformation. So where are the numbers for this post coming from?
 
#686 ·
Because everybody with actual data says it’s snake oil.
 
#687 ·
Did the 703 swap a few weeks ago on my 97 5.2 with 213k. Started right up after install and has never run smoother (I've owned this truck since 2000 and 35k). Gas millage is slightly better. Probably had a sticky injector because of some preignition issues that went away after new injectors. Bought rebuilt injectors off ebay, non flow matched, for around $150.
 
#691 ·
I dont see these injectors listed on for the swap, but i got a set of thes for my 97 v8, they are bosch 0280155831 4 hole nozzle 30lbs injectors, did the swap today and what a difference over the stock siemens injectors ! I hope cause they are 30lbs injectors that she dont suck down more gas lol. THey fit perfect, no issues on the install.
Hers decrip on em:
30LB Upgraded 4 Hole Bosch Fuel Injectors for Dodge Dakota Durango 5.2L 5.9L
this item will fit on a Grand Cherokee 5.2L, RAM 3500 5.9L, RAM 2500 5.9L, RAM 1500 5.9L 5.2L, Durango 5.2L, Dakota 5.2L, B3500 5.2L 5.9L, B2500 5.9L 5.2L, B1500 5.2L 5.9L
This is a 30LB Upgrade replacement of your old leaky Siemens injectors

this item will fit on a Grand Cherokee 5.2L, RAM 3500 5.9L, RAM 2500 5.9L, RAM 1500 5.9L 5.2L, Durango 5.2L, Dakota 5.2L, B3500 5.2L 5.9L, B2500 5.9L 5.2L, B1500 5.2L 5.9L
Set Of 8 Fuel Injectors, It’s in very good working condition!!!!
This is a 30LB Upgrade replacement of your old leaky Siemens injectors
 
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