Holy s*%t! Great idea.

My 1997 Jeep TJ is very tired (210,000+miles/ 4banger). What if I could put a toyota motor in it. I was in the shower when it hit me, what a great idea, I thought. I really want to put a VW turbo diesel in it but that = $$$$ (yes it can be done). Would a Toyota motor be possible? 1st gen, 2nd gen? Thoughts, opinions, suggestions.....discuss.

 

anything can be done if you have the money.

 

This I know (not from experience). What if I could get a wrecked whatever (1st 2nd gen) and totally remove everything, and put it into the TJ. All the guts and gizmo's, almost like putting a jeep on a toyota frame (sorry if i "offend" anyone, we are day-dreaming here).

 

wouldnt a 4.0 jeep motor work

 

might as well throw a v8 in it

 

Go for it. I'd like to see this!!! Drop an entire Taco driveline in it and buy a new driveshaft. Don't forget the ECU and all the guages and everything else that connects to it.

 

cummins 4bt....

 

Yeah another jeep motor would work, but thats all it is another jeep motor. I want something better.

No V8. Not worth it. I want to stay in the 6 range. When it all boils down, an inline 6 will probably go in (yes another Jeep motor).

 

a 4.0 would be sweet in that
Edit: Nice looking jeep btw

 

This is more the lines i'm talking. EVERYTHING from the Taco.

 

A VW diesel? Good luck. They barely run when they're in a VW.

 

I thought of the Vortec. But I was wondering if I could get it ALL from a Yota if it would be feasible.

 

btw, that jeep is newer then 97..thats a 2000+

 

HAHA. I just thought a little turbo diesel would push a Jeep pretty well.

 

not sure about the laws in south carolina, but i know for a 50 state legal engine swap the engine has to be from the same manufacture the vehicle is made by

 

why?

 

1997 TJ I have had that thing for a long time my friend. BTW I grew up in Blairstown NJ, moved down to SC bout 10 yrs ago, what part you from?

 

Welcome to the south, doesn't matter here.

 

I didnt think the round headlights and fuel filler on the side started untill 2000. My old 95 YJ had square headlights, and fuel filler behind the license plate.

I have been out of the Chrysler thing for a while..lol

 

started in 97 i believe