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hounddogs! · 09-27-2023, 10:56 PM

Has anyone messed with one? There's an '89 available that has me intrigued. I've not done anything more than a walkaround - what I can remember from the window:

(Everything in the last four years or so)

Rebuilt motor

Rebuilt carb (I would have done FI while the motor was out, but whatever.)

Brakes

Repaint

New wood grain

New carpet, incl cargo area

Is the 360-2V the dog that the guys on the FSJ forum seem to think it is? The steel oil pump gear running against an aluminum front cover scares the crap out of me.
How's the general build quality? I would expect flaky electronics and brittle plastic.
I have no idea how solid the underside is.

Enlighten me. Thanks.

gottattooz · 09-28-2023, 11:55 AM

The 360 is about as desirable as a Chevy 305. Low power, horrible fuel economy, and expensive to find parts for. I've owned 4 full size jeeps and the first thing I did was replace the engine. I know a lot of people get upset when your swap an LS engine, but it really is the way to go for power, better fuel economy, reliability and parts availability. My 68 wagoneer has a lq4 6.0l and a 4l70e transmission. It's about 375 hp and gets 18 mpg on the highway.

Josh

09-27-2023, 10:56 PM	#1
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 886	Grand Wagoneer - last gen Has anyone messed with one? There's an '89 available that has me intrigued. I've not done anything more than a walkaround - what I can remember from the window: (Everything in the last four years or so) Rebuilt motor Rebuilt carb (I would have done FI while the motor was out, but whatever.) Brakes Repaint New wood grain New carpet, incl cargo area Is the 360-2V the dog that the guys on the FSJ forum seem to think it is? The steel oil pump gear running against an aluminum front cover scares the crap out of me. How's the general build quality? I would expect flaky electronics and brittle plastic. I have no idea how solid the underside is. Enlighten me. Thanks. __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

09-28-2023, 11:55 AM	#2
gottattooz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampton, Ga Posts: 864	Re: Grand Wagoneer - last gen The 360 is about as desirable as a Chevy 305. Low power, horrible fuel economy, and expensive to find parts for. I've owned 4 full size jeeps and the first thing I did was replace the engine. I know a lot of people get upset when your swap an LS engine, but it really is the way to go for power, better fuel economy, reliability and parts availability. My 68 wagoneer has a lq4 6.0l and a 4l70e transmission. It's about 375 hp and gets 18 mpg on the highway. Josh Attached Images __________________ 1967 Buick Special wagon 1968 Jeep Wagoneer 1958 Chevy Panel Truck 2017 Suzuki M109R



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