Any Input please

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I have a AMC 74 CJ5 I6 232 cu.in.(that previous owner put on a 2 brl
carb and manifold idels great and top speed 40 mph or adjust the
jets and stalls on stops and 75) 3 speed The shortest one 8.xx in.
t14 i think, model 20 T case, dana 30 front, dand 44 rear open
diffeantals, 3.73 gears 30x9.5x15 tires on old american racing
rims. rotted bottom gas tank, rotted and rewhelded rear frame. no
lift (body or spring) 2in.longer than stock shakles with wedges on
springs, manual steering, manual drum brakes 2x11

Here is what i want to do:

Chevy 350(stroker????)with ac for an air compressor and aluminium
radiator, 5 speed with OD (NV 4500,NV3500?????) maybe 700r4, 3.15
gears and twin stix on T case, 4-6 in lift springs(YJ Conversion???)
shackle reversal,re work box, at least 35x12.5x15 tires(wheel
spacers???) dics brakes all 4, arb lockers, power steering, power
brakes (hydro not vacuum), high amp alternator, poly gas tank over
axle, auxilury poly gas tank under driver seat, GM tilt steering
coloum.

Did I miss any thing?

 

:? I'd go lower.

 

A huge budget With the 35s I would think you would want at least something in the 4.56 range gears. If you are going to put that much power down your going to want bigger axles. If your set on the Auto or the NV4500 I would think you need to lengthen the jeep quite a bit just to get a rear drive shaft in it. Seats? Cage? Power Steering? I dunno, should be a real monster when your done I guess....

 

3.15 transfercase gears!
The NV4500 is gonna make a very short driveshaft and probably lots of vibration with the very short driveshaft and lift you're talking about.
I do agree this is gonna make for a huge budget and will more than likely leave the Jeep down so long you get disinterested in it and sell the project at a loss on money. Its your Jeep so do what you want but don't be influenced by the mags and all the junk that you may or may not need.

If it were me I would rebuild the 232 or find a rebuilt 258, cheap and easy compared to the mods needed for the small block chevy. Find a good 4 speed and re-gear the transfercase. The 4" lift is fine, the hydro boost brakes would be ok but it would be cheaper and easier to use a factory booster for the brakes and get a disk kit for the front and rear. Put in a lunch box locker or power lock in the front and rear and you're ready to go the rest of it other than the shackle reversal you can do as time and money permit. My .02!

Good luck withthe project.

 

This Jeep must meen alot to you?