{"id":120219,"date":"2024-08-30T06:00:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T11:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=120219"},"modified":"2024-08-30T00:24:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T05:24:58","slug":"1989-wrangler-with-a-5-2-l-magnum-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=120219","title":{"rendered":"1989 Wrangler with a 5.2 L Magnum V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This 1989 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4×4 (YJ) originally came with a 4.2 L inline-six. It is now powered by a 5.2 L Magnum V8<\/a> from a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The motor features MSD 6AL ignition control module, carburetor conversion kit, and aftermarket headers and exhaust. Being the V8 is a three-speed automatic transmission and 2-speed transfer case. Power is split between a Dana 44 front axle with Ford F-250 manual locking hubs and a 9-inch rear end both with 4.11 gears. The Wrangler rides on a suspension lift with aftermarket traction bars. A set of Super Swamper TSL 38-inch tires mount on 16-inch wheels. We found this wild Wrangler for sale on Cars&Bids<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This 1989 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4×4 (YJ) originally came with a 4.2 L inline-six. It is now powered by a 5.2 L Magnum V8 from a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The motor features MSD 6AL ignition control module, carburetor conversion kit, and aftermarket headers and exhaust. 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