[88Hatchy]

Using a carbureted engine in a TJ is a poor choice. TBI is just as bad.

 

[88Hatchy]

may I ask why you think it is a poor choice?

Fuel economy and power output are too low for the cost involved with the swap.

 

[88Hatchy]

putting a carb'd 350 in your Jeep is a giant leap backwards.

I'd rather have a fuelie 2.5L 4-cyl over a carb 350...all day long and twice on sundays.

if you want help and guidance then here you go: rebuild the 2.5L and call it a day. put your money into the 2.5L, the axles and the gearing.

X2

I have no problems turning 35" tires with my 2.5L; it even tows an 18' boat without much drama. Get the right gears in the right axles and you won't need more power.