[579]

hi guys!! i've been away for a couple of years during which time i had a discovery for a while & and for the last year an xj cherokee that i built up. the xj is great but i've owned so many sami's over the years that i can't seem to stay away!! i've found 2 that i'm considering---both convertibles & both already have spoa but need new springs--probably do yj spring conversion. one has a 4.3 v-6 & 200r4 automatic but has been not so well cared for but with some work & money could be a nice zuk. the other i've only seen pics of but seems nice--1.6 liter 16v mpfi with 6 point cage, 4.16 tc gears, power steering, removeable hardtop etc.--neither one has lockers or what i consider decent tires. i can buy the v-6 for $500 less, plus i would have to pay around $900 to have the 1.6 shipped to me. i would be doing quite a bit of interstate driving, towing it behind my camper, & some hard-core off roading in tennessee where i have some property. what do ya'll think would be my best bet?? any input appreciated!! btw will have a nice, capable xj for sale if you know anyone looking for one!!
thanks
frank

 

[255]

Frank.........good to hear from you. My vote is for the 16v Zuk. The 4.3 might me a hack job. Let us know what you decide.

 

[13337]

I would go with the 16v . There are a few good 4.3 installs around .But they are few and far between . In my experience with the v-6 sammis (4.3) they seem to be front end heavy . Welcome back to the zuk world .

 

[579]

looking forward to being back!! the v-6 is a lightning conversion kit.
frank

 

[908]

Where are you in Florida? I would consider selling mine, but not giving it away. Pretty much a point and go truck. Email or pm me if you are interested.

 

[579]

would the 1.6 maintain interstate speed with the stock 3.73 gearing, the 4.16 tc gears & trxus 31x10.50 mt's do you think??
frank

 

[freebird01]

id deff. stay away from that V6 zuk...the lightning conversion kits are horrible hack jobs...

 

[579]

i'm in riverview--just south of tampa--tell me more--i'm ready to buy now!!
frank

 

[908]

The 4.1 case should put you almost back to stock interstate speed/rpm. You do not want mine if you drive a lot of interstate, 65 mph is 3600rpm, and still pulls till you get scared.

 

[908]

Well it has 35" boggers on 15x12 wheels, 2.5" lifted RE extreme YJ's, Toyota axles, 5:29 gears, rear disk, Detroit locker in the rear, Lockright in the front, 6:1 t-case with 2 low, Sky Manufacturing High Steer, 16 valve, Spidertrax front tube bumper, Warn HS9500i, rear tube bumper with reciever, FULL cage (real deal no "sport" cage), rock rails, newly rebuilt tranny, Centerfoce Dual friction clutch, power steering, dual Optima Yellow tops,92 dash with tach, that's about it. I need 7k for it.

 

[579]

very nice--but a little too rich for me!!
frank

 

[908]

No problem. I got a stock one you can have for $1000.

 

[579]

i was planning to spend 3-4k & then continue building it after i sell my xj--don't really want to start from scratch with a stocker again. do you need an xj or triumph trophy motorcycle in trade??
frank

 

[908]

Not really into either of those, email Robbie at [email protected] he may have something for you. He is in Plant City and one hell of a nice guy.

 

[2781]

In reply to:

would the 1.6 maintain interstate speed with the stock 3.73 gearing, the 4.16 tc gears & trxus 31x10.50 mt's do you think??
frank

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I drove my '88 from NJ to NC (500 miles) at ~70 mph with no problems at all, and it was a 16.L 8 valve, turning 31"x10.5" with stock T-case and diffs.

 

[longzuk]

i would stick with the 1.6. the 4:1 and stock gears would easily pull interstate speeds.

Sean,EH

 

[579]

my wife always said i was hard headed, so naturally i bought the v-6 conversion '88!! after i got it running well enough to drive it , the power to weight ratio just won me over!!! imagine 80mph with your foot backing OFF the accelerator!!! got a LOT of work to do to make it look & function the way i want it to but it's a start!!! thanks for all the input & i'm sure i'll be asking for lots of help before i'm done.
todd, glad to be back & maybe i can make zuwharrie !!
frank