Jeep 4.0 in 69 Barracuda

So a bit of good news. I had the 2 Cherokee's delivered today. And after getting a chance to further look them over, I found that the 2wd one I was going to use the parts from for the Barracuda is a Manual 5sp. I will know for sure tomorrow, but hopefully a AX-15 (and not the BA-5). So I will not be working with a AW4 Auto tranny.

The other brain storm I may have to settle on, as much as I want true dual exhaust, I may make use of a "X" pipe towards the front of the exhaust and install a single O2 sensor there. This would allow me to make use of the dual manifolds, and still keep a mostly dual exhaust with a single point where a O2 sensor could be. Apparently a "X" is a good way for a dual exhaust system to improve its scavenging. I was really trying to avoid this, but a fellow jeep owner and good friend really thinks I should consider that first before mucking around with different O2s and or reprogrammed ECUs.

So tomorrow, I start tearing down the "Parts Jeeps" and getting the parts moved to my storage unit. Then next week I scrap the jeeps.

BTW: It looks as if the house is ours. Closing has officially been decided on July 27th. So I can say that measurements and decision making will start in Aug on this project. Probably starting the second week.

John