The most fascinating CJ-8 engine choice was the 258 cubic-inch (4.2-liter) I6 that made 115 horsepower, as Jeep did not provide any V8 engines within the Scrambler. Underneath four-cylinder CJ-8s sat a BorgWarner SR-4 four-speed guide transmission, whereas six-cylinder fashions acquired the Tremec T-176. Buyers who did not know how to drive a stick shift may go for Chrysler’s Torqueflite 904 computerized with the four-cylinder engine and the TF 999 with the six. For 1985 and 1986, guide Scramblers acquired the BorgWarner T-5, which had a stump-yanking 4.03:1 first gear and a 0.76:1 overdrive fifth. 

Behind all these transmissions sat a two-speed Dana 300 switch case, with the entrance driveshaft working to a Dana 30 axle. Most CJ-8s had the moderately flimsy two-piece AMC 20 within the again, however some 1986 Scramblers acquired a lot beefier Dana 44 rear axles.   

The customary high was a tough half-cab cowl, however full tender and laborious tops had been additionally out there. Like the CJ-7, The CJ-8 Scrambler will be upgraded with higher-ratio axles, carry kits, and lockers. Many Jeepers substitute the inventory engine of their CJ with certainly one of AMC’s robust however gas-chugging V8s or swap in a Chevy LS motor, however provide and demand make these engines and underbody upgrades far simpler to accumulate than a CJ-8 to place them in. CJ-8 Scramblers initially bought for between $9,000 and $10,000, however a well-preserved mannequin will price at the very least $30,000 right now.

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