LT1 in a TJ? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Kelleybean · 04-10-2011, 06:23 PM

The short of it is this:

Boyfriend inherited a buick roadmaster with an LT1 and 40k original miles. I want a TJ.

His idea is to buy a 4 cyl TJ and swap the LT1 into it.

Is this a realistic project? Any major hick-ups to know about?

frank_c · 04-11-2011, 01:40 AM

rock the Roadmaster the way it is. especially if it's a wagon.

75PPE · 04-11-2011, 04:26 AM

Yes, it's a very realistic project if you have the time, skill and money to do it. There are a lot of guys out there that run this setup. Do a search and you can read for days on here.

Jakesteramalamajama · 04-11-2011, 06:07 AM

Only major downside to the LTI is the Opti-spark. I think they have kits to eliminate it these days though...

Jake

Kelleybean · 04-11-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank_c

rock the Roadmaster the way it is. especially if it's a wagon.

Hell to the NO! It's a sedan and I wouldn't rock it if you paid me. I'd rather rock my PSD F-250 or my Pontiac Grand Am or my Grand Cherokee... See the problem we have too many cars already, but I'd make room in the driveway for a TJ!

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Kelleybean Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76733 Location: RVA Posts: 26	LT1 in a TJ? The short of it is this: Boyfriend inherited a buick roadmaster with an LT1 and 40k original miles. I want a TJ. His idea is to buy a 4 cyl TJ and swap the LT1 into it. Is this a realistic project? Any major hick-ups to know about?

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Jakesteramalamajama Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5577 Location: Nowhere Posts: 1,783	Only major downside to the LTI is the Opti-spark. I think they have kits to eliminate it these days though... Jake __________________ It's all here before your eyes / Safety is a big disguise / That hides among the other lies Last edited by Jakesteramalamajama; 04-11-2011 at 11:04 AM.

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04-11-2011, 01:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
frank_c Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66137 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 62	rock the Roadmaster the way it is. especially if it's a wagon.

04-11-2011, 04:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
75PPE Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63318 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 433	Yes, it's a very realistic project if you have the time, skill and money to do it. There are a lot of guys out there that run this setup. Do a search and you can read for days on here.