1999XJ 4.5L w/ 68-200-4 swap into distributor less 2000xj Help

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1999XJ 4.5L w/ 68-200-4 swap into distributor less 2000xj Help

Post by MoparNJeep »

I've just purchased a 2000 xj with a bad motor that I'd like to swap all my parts from my 1999 on. I've got a 4.5L stroker in my 1999 that runs great.

My question is on the cam. I'm running comps 68-200-4 grind. It runs great in the 1999 but my 1999 has a distributor where the 2000 doesn't.

I really don't want to swap in another cam as I am very pleased with what I have. To make this cam work I had to index the cam a little bit in my 1999.

With the 2000 distributor less ignition, can I just index the cam sensor to run my cam?

Other option is to swap over to the 2000 all the 1999 stuff. PCM and wiring harness, but I can't find info of all that's required to swap. Like the TCU , BCM or whatever. There is just no info on this swap. I'm not opposed to either just can't find the info I need. Only thing I'm opposed to is swapping out my 252 grind. The specs are really similar to the stock CAM.

Thanks in advance for your time and help.
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Re: 1999XJ 4.5L w/ 68-200-4 swap into distributor less 2000xj Help

Post by Heck »

If the 2000 is like my 2003, the cam position sensor is literally the bottom half of a distributor with a magnetic sensor. I'm using a cam for a pre 98 engine and it has run 70,000 miles. not sure when they went from a cam button to a retaining plate. If you have a running stroker, why are you not just swapping the whole engine?
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Stroker Displacement: 4.5L
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Re: 1999XJ 4.5L w/ 68-200-4 swap into distributor less 2000xj Help

Post by MoparNJeep »

Good to know about the cam sensor.

I am swapping the whole engine, but my only concern is the cam not working. Do to lack of info and responses looks like I may be just swapping the 1999 ignition, ECU, exhaust, wiring harness, and then just figure out what else needs changed when I get to that point.
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