1971 Jeep CJ

CJ5 Renegade II SUV

Buick 3.8 V6

Manual

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Ethanol - FFV

1971 Jeep Corporation Model: CJ5 Option: Renegade II I have been slowly building this Jeep for several years now. All components have been replaced or rebuilt. Engine: The Jeep originally came with the 225 cid Odd-Fire V6, however, it has been replaced with a stronger and more efficient Buick 231 cid Turbo V6. The engine was disassembled then machined and built by a local shop in Albany, Oregon called Virgil Hansen Automotive. I had it built to my specs which included a fully balance and blueprinting of the rotating assembly; non-turbo/naturally aspirated with custom flat top pistons that bring up the compression from about 7.8 to 11.25:1. It has a custom Schneider Racing Camshafts cam, lifter, and valve spring kit that was tailored to the specs for the whole vehicle. The engine was the last thing to be built and truly has less than 5,000 miles on it.Drivetrain: 3 speed T14 mated to a Dana/Spicer Model 18 Transfercase with Saturn/Warn All-Range Overdrive unit. Seamless package for even a 3 speed manual, the O/D unit allows you to "split" gears for better economy or towing power when you hit the hills in this beast. 12 Forward Speeds, 4 Reverse Speeds, 2 or 4 wheel drive. Drive train was completely rebuilt 7,247 miles ago.Suspension: All suspension has been modified from stock to allow for greater ground clearance, overall flexibility, and amazing highway manners. Front axle has been upgraded to a Dana 35 with 4.56 gears, Rear axle (Dana 44) has been Rebuilt with 4.56 gears and posi-traction. Rebuilt 11,350 miles ago.Body: The first thing that we tackled with this vehicle was the bodywork and paint. We stripped it down to bare metal and had all the bodywork and paint done at a professional shop in CA. There are scratches in the paint and some small chips on the front. What do you expect though? This is no pavement princess, but it has never been abused. The interior has been replaced with new seats, except for the rear bench. All carpeting has been removed and the entire tub has been rhino-lined. Also includes the original Meyers Hard top which is in amazing condition for a rare piece such as this. The tire carrier on the rear is also a factory option that was kept to complete the package. This was a fully optioned Renegade II, one of only ~550 were ever made. Note the custom exhaust with 2 Flowmaster 40 Series and 1 50 Series Delta Flow to mellow out the high-compression exhaust so you can hear yourself think...