puting a 4.0 automatic in a stick 89 stick wrangler

[jeepwillie21]

1069471

what kind of problems and how hard will it be to put a 4.0 automatic out of a 97 grandcher. and put in to a 89 wrangler stick[addsig]

 

[Snitty]

1069517

what size 89? are you replacing the transmission, motor, or both? do you have anyone with experience to go to if you come to a problem? for what reason do you want to do this? is one broke, upgrade, ease of the auto... etc....?[addsig]

 

[jeepwillie21]

1069525

no the moter is blown and i have a flipped zj i want to keep the wrangler transmission is the bolt pat. the same as the 4.0 [addsig]

 

[dingus]

1069527

wow that's gonna be a nice swap... tons more power![addsig]

 

[Snitty]

1069547

if they are both 6 cyl, then the bolt pattern should be the same... the motor mounts may be different, not sure... [addsig]

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

1069567

It will bolt right in for the most part, motor mounts are the same. The auto will not bolt to your transfer case, so you'll need to use the ZJ transfer case or swap out the input shaft of your case to fit the auto.

You may also need to redrill the transmission mount in the crossmember, or build a custom one, as that auto likely never came in a Wrangler.

Good luck, keep us updated on the swap. (The 4.0L will bolt right in if you want to keep the 5spd) [addsig]