What is a 258 engine?

The 258 cu in (4.2 L) was produced from 1971 to 1990. It featured an undersquare 33⁄4 in (95.3 mm) bore and 3.895 in (98.9 mm) stroke; it was otherwise similar to the 199 and 232. This engine is considered reliable, inexpensive, and torquey.

What year did jeep stop using the inline 6?

2006
Chrysler’s 4.0L Straight Six Engine Over the course of nearly 20 years this engine was refined and tweaked before being phased out in 2006. The inline six has powered Cherokees, Grand Cherokees, Wagoneers, Wranglers, and even Comanches.

When did the Jeep 258 engine come out?

The 258 used in ’72-’78 CJs, J-series pickups, and Wagoneers, some used a 1bbl carb and lower compression than later 258s. The 258 was introduced in 1971 as the standard engine in J-series pickups and Wagoneers.

What kind of engine does a jeep have?

Jeep Engine: AMC 258 I6. It is basically a stroked 232 engine. The great thing about this engine is it reliable, inexpensive, and has horse power and toque peaks at low RPM. The 258 inline 6 (I6) engine always came from the factory carbureted any many people complain about the Carter BBD carburetor and the maze of emmissions vacuum hoses.

When did the Jeep Wrangler straight 6 come out?

The 4.0 L (3956 cc) straight-6 was an evolution of the 258 and 150 and appeared in 1987. It had the same 3.88 (98.4 mm) bore as the 150 with a longer 3.41 in (86.7 mm) stroke. The 4.0 has been discontinued at the end of the 2006 model year as the Jeep Wrangler will instead get Chrysler’s 3.8 L OHV V6.

When did the AMC 258 come out in Wrangler?

The AMC 258 was introduced in 1971 in J-series pickups and Wagoneers and in 1972 in CJs. It continued to be used through 1990 in the Wrangler. It is basically a stroked 232 engine; some background about the AMC inline 6s (I6s) is given in the article about the 232.

Is the 1984 Jeep CJ7 in good condition?

1984 Jeep CJ7, restored, less than 500 miles on rebuilt engine. Great condition and excellent example of a CJ7. Call for details. | More Info › Very nice CJ7. 258 6cyl., 30,000 mi. on rebuild.

What was the model year of the Jeep CJ-7?

Other 1984 body shapes and variants of this base model: The following versions and sub-models of Jeep CJ-7 were available in 1984: 1984 Jeep CJ-7 2.5L (man. 4) specs 1984 Jeep CJ-7 2.5L 5-speed (man. 5) specs Jeep CJ-7 2.5L 5-speed (man. 5) , model year 1984, version for North America U.S.

What kind of engine does a Jeep 4.0 have?

AMC JEEP 4.0/4.2L & 258 ENGINE. The 4.0 is one of AMC’s best-known engines. It was one of four AMC engines kept in production when Chrysler bought AMC in 1987 as it is known for its longevity. The inline 6 is also one of Promar’s most popular engines. Promar Engine’s quality control is second to none.