Having Done engine swaps on other vehicles, the first step is deciding which tranny and adapters you want. I am contemplating swapping out my 2.5 as well. I am leaning towards a Chrysler drivetrain/engine out of a Dakota or Durango or even a fullsize truck. With a little work you can adapt the jeeps transfer without buying adapters. Biggest hurdle is the input shaft matching splines on the tranny output and clocking the transfer if it's a dakota trans. Considering alot of JPers are using the AX-15 with the Dakota 2.5 Bellhousing..... And adapters are available for just about every manufacturers engines in front of an AX15, and I have heard the wiring is easier with a Dodge engine V6/V8. If there is such a thing as easy.... this would be closest I think. Even the 3.9L Magnum would really wake up a 4bangerJP! But that's just me, other guys will have other opinions. I kinda figure....it's a Chrysler built Jeep...... Go with it. If you haven't yet , read the FAQ on tranny swaps. Great info.
