{"id":150224,"date":"2026-06-25T06:00:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T11:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=150224"},"modified":"2026-06-27T15:19:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T20:19:41","slug":"1982-jeep-scrambler-with-a-392-ci-hemi-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=150224","title":{"rendered":"1982 Jeep Scrambler with a 392 ci Hemi V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Vigilante 4×4<\/a> built this 1982 Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 to be the grand prize at the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge<\/a>. The classic CJ-8 is powered by a 392 ci Hemi V8 crate motor producing of 485 hp (356 kW) and 475 lb-ft (644 Nm) of torque. The drivetrain features a Bowler 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission and Advance Adapters Atlas II transfer case. Power is split between a Currie Dana 44 front axle and Currie Dana 60 rear axle. The Scrambler rides on a fully boxed Vigilante chassis developed by Roadster Shop<\/a>. The chassis features a 4-link front and rear suspension with Fox 2.0 shocks and Eibach springs. Braking is handled by Baer six-piston calipers with 14-inch drilled and slotted rotors on each corner. Covering those are Vigilante Signature 17-inch wheels wearing BFGoodrich All-terrain TA K03 285\/70 tires. <\/p>\n