{"id":143513,"date":"2025-12-29T06:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=143513"},"modified":"2025-12-29T15:01:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T21:01:21","slug":"1981-jeep-scambler-with-a-383-ci-chevy-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=143513","title":{"rendered":"1981 Jeep Scambler with a 383 ci Chevy V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We discovered this 1981 Jeep Scrambler (CJ-8) at Blacksmith Garage<\/a> in Eden, Utah. The pickup is powered by a 383 ci (6.2L) Chevy V8 making 511 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. It is backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission and dual-range Dana 300 transfer case. Power is split between a Dana 30 front axle and AMC 20 rear axle. The Scrambler rides on Fox shocks, leaf-springs with Boomerang shackles, and disc brakes front and rear. Those are covered by a Method 305 17-inch wheels with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss 35×12.5-inch tires. The body features Rugged Ridge front bumper with Warn Zeon 10 winch, LED headlights, Bright side steps, Rugged Ridge rear bumper, and Rough Country spare wheel carrier.<\/p>\n

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We discovered this 1981 Jeep Scrambler (CJ-8) at Blacksmith Garage in Eden, Utah. The pickup is powered by a 383 ci (6.2L) Chevy V8 making 511 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. It is backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission and dual-range Dana 300 transfer case. 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