Best motor for conversion?

[Dustbowl]

In the perfect world...
the Ford 3.5 TD Ecoboost, destroys the 5.9 Cummins for power and torque, and weighs a touch more than our 4.0
Mated to a C6 auto and an Atlas transfer, D60 in the rear, D44 in the front, run 35-42" tyres and whether you're bouncing up rocks or touring dirt road, you'll never have a worry again.
other engines I'd consider are the 351C the Tickford 4.0 and the AMC 360, things I want but would be far too big are the Cummins 5.9 the Ford 6.0, 6.7 & 7.3V8 diesels would all be spectacular.

[GMEMUD]

[QUOTE=motas;

What motors would suit which and why?
Also out of personal interest what would be a good option for a tourer cj10?[/QUOTE]
I have a SBC 350 in my CJ10 and it purrs along nicely running 33" muddies with the original 4 speed T176 box and 4.1 Dana 60/44 diffs it sits on around 2250 rpm at 100ks and drinks about 18/20ltrs per 100k. This setup was in the ute when I bought it and for the amount that I use it,it is fine, but if I was to do this starting from scratch for a long haul tourer I would look at an efi 350 engine with a five speed box to get a little further on a tank.
A CRD diesel would be great but come at considerable cost to buy and fully install.
Regards Ross

[anthonygubbin]

I am no expert on the diesel Jeep engines. But my neighbour has an old Hilux 4cyl diesel 4x4 and can drive 200km for just under $30 Tassie fuel prices. My XJ 4.0 on gas can do it for about $38 LPG 96c per litre. Given that I would reckon something in diesel would be the best. Easy access to fuel and cheaper to run. Although like I said I am unsure how well the Diesel Jeep engines perform mileage wise. Only thing with a diesel is reliability. I have read some posts over the years where diesel XJ owners have had serious probs with the engines, most of which seems to be from a neglectful previous owner.

Regards A

[Clarky]

How about a 3.0 CRD in a JK Rubicon
It was done as a concept back in 2006

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...sema_2006.html

[ausdean]

Originally Posted by Clarky

How about a 3.0 CRD in a JK Rubicon
It was done as a concept back in 2006

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...sema_2006.html

Nice! I wish VM Motori would make a 5 cylinder with no egr, then I'd put that in!

Or to be silly, I'll just wait for an atomic battery mated to an electric motor to come out and then I'll only have to worry about fuel/charge every 20 years

[Toff]

Always wanted to build a super light-weight.....using a Rotary.

[Dustbowl]

Originally Posted by Toff

Always wanted to build a super light-weight.....using a Rotary.

All the power is too high up!