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BIG85JEEP 
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Joined: Mar/29/2010 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 5 |
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 Topic: Will these parts transfer???Posted: Apr/21/2010 at 11:34pm |
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So I ended up with a mildly built 258 out of a 1978 CJ-7.
My question is: Will the intake manifold, Borla header, and rocker cover off of my 1985 258 fit the 1978 motor? Thanks in advance, Jeff |
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TinMan
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Posted: Apr/22/2010 at 2:09am |
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1981+ AMC 258's have a different valve cover/rocker cover, not sure if it's just a material difference (plastic vs steel) or if the design is actually different.
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BIG85JEEP
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Posted: Apr/22/2010 at 7:52am |
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Thanks! I can live with the cover that come on the '78 if need be.
Anyone know about the intake and exhaust? |
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billd
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Posted: Apr/22/2010 at 8:04am |
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Intake and exhaust, yes. Valve cover, no as I recall.
The 1981+ intake is heated electrically upon startup, then heated via coolant after a bit of run time so you need to decide if you need that for cool weather driving. Physically, they'll work. |
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BIG85JEEP
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Posted: Apr/22/2010 at 7:31pm |
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Awesome!! Thanks for the info guys!!
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poormansMACHINE
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Posted: Apr/22/2010 at 7:59pm |
Correct. Also, if the 85 used a metric oil filter, the 78 will not unless you swap the fitting. |
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