4bt/nv4500 in jeep wrangler - who's done it?

[JGrefenstette]

i got a buddy with a 98 wrangler that we just put a 4 inch lift on an added 2 in spacers. its got the five speed manual, and were trying to find out about doing a 4bt swap in it and see if its realistice to want a nv4500 behind it. anyone done this before and have any advise. also are there any kits or mounts that are designed for this swap or will we have to fabricate all of them. and last, is it possible to find a 4bt for just a few hundred dollars. we wouldnt mind doing a full overhaul, we just want a good deal on a decent engine.



thanks, jimmy

 

[MUDDY]

here is a guy that has done a couple. 3. 9/nv4500/np231



http://www.idahobombersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18

 

[Joispoi]

there was one that was just featured in Diesel Power magazine. Looked right at home in the engine bay.

 

[JFlagg]

I don't know about the NV4500, due to the fact I haven't worked on one, but I remember a few months back seeing a company on Ebay advertising custom Wranglers with 4BTs in them. If my memory serves me right, they had several on their site that they had done. Sorry about being so vague, if anyone knows what I'm talking about, welcome your 2 cents.