1978 Jeep CJ5 Base Sport Utility 2-Door 3.8L

Description for Jeep Other 1978

Up for sale is my 1978 AMC Jeep Cj53.8l inline six, -150 3 speed transmissionIt is 49 state emissions No Catalytic converter requiredI'am the second owner. I bought it in 1987.Is an excellent reliable and dependable Jeep.Has a clean Title. Pink slip in handJust recently did a 95% vehicle restoration. I spent around 14k in the ground up restoration.Here's a list of everything i have upgraded on the Jeep*Pearl White 1978 AMC Jeep Cj5(Freshly Painted)*Rebuilt 3.8l 232 Inline 6 Bored .030 over less than 100 miles*Rebuilt Carburetor*New Muffler and end pipe*New exhaust*New Motor mounts*New Tranny mounts*Completely rebuilt Front Dana 35 Differential has newchromoly axles, all joints, teering knuckles*New Front Eaton Locker*Completely rebuilt Rear AMC 20 Differential*New Stainless Steel Hardware and fasteners *New Front Warn Locking Hubs*New Master Cylinder*New front Pads and Machined rotors*New front brake calipers*New Complete Stainless Steel brake lines*New Front brake hoses*New Rear brake hoses*New speedometer Cable*New dash lights*VDO Gauges*New glove box*New Shifter boots*New updated 3 point shoulder seat belts*New shocks*Complete Polyurethane suspension and steering Bushings*New quick disconnect Anti sway Bar links*New Flex fan*New High Performance aluminum 2 core Radiator*New Stainless steel Overflow*New Heater core*New Heater Fan*New heater cables*New steering rods*Completely Rebuilt Steering Column*New Key and tumbler Ignition*New needle bearing U-joint steering shaft*New Grant Steering wheel*New Jeep Horn button*New 9,000 lb Wire remote Winch / Fair lead inset in bumper*New front D rings*New Am/FM SD/USB Stereo*New Dash speakers*Inset Bumper Front Fog lights*New Rear Brake shoes and Machined drums*New Clutch linkage Upgraded to Rod style*New clutch disc, ressure plate and throw out bearing*Rebuilt T-150 3 speed manual transmission*Transfer Case has been completely gone through and resealed*New Front Leaf springs*New Rear Leaf springs*New Windshield*New windshield Frame*New windshield rubber*New Stainless Steel Wiper Arms*Rebuilt Wiper linkage*New Cowl seal*2 New 6" H-4 150w off road lights*New Gas tank*New Battery*New Stainless steel nerf bars*New Rear Driveshaft & U-joints*New Driveshaft U-joints (spicers)*New Front H-2 Headlamps*New Tail lights*New side marker lights*Rebuilt 100 amp Alternator*Heavy Duty Shackles*Bikini Top*comes with soft top Doors amd bows*comes with all smog equipment (not Installed) just passed smog*comes with the original spare tire

Identification data

Jeep CJ-5 232 Six

as offered for the year 1978 in North America U.S.

Production/sales period of cars with this particular specs:

mid-year 1977 - mid-year 1978

Model years:

1978

Country of origin:

USA

Make:

Jeep

Model:

CJ-5

1954-1983

Submodel:

CJ-5 AMC

1972-1983

Optional equipment:

EEC segmentation:

J (C) (sport utility cars and off-road vehicles - segment C - medium, ompact)

Subsegment:

J-C-4WD (four wheel drive medium sport utility and medium off-road vehicles)

Class:

compact off-road / SUV (sport utility vehicle)

Body style:

open off-road, pt. soft-top

Doors:

2

Traction:

4x4 part-time (rear permanent, ront engaged manually in off-road conditions)

Sales markets

Markets, here cars with this particular specifications were sold:

North America

U.S.

Related models:

Powertrain

Engine manufacturer:

AMC 232 I6

Engine type:

spark-ignition 4-stroke

Fuel type:

petrol (gasoline)

Fuel system:

carburetor

Charge system:

naturally aspirated

Valves per cylinder:

2

Valves timing:

Additional features:

Carter 1-barrel

OHV

Emission control:

Emission standard:

Cylinders alignment:

Inline 6

Displacement:

3801 cm3 / 231.9 cui

Bore:

95.25 mm / 3.75 in

Stroke:

88.9 mm / 3.5 in

Compression ratio:

8 : 1

Horsepower net:

67 kW / 91 PS / 90 hp (SAE net)

/ 3400

Torque net:

228 Nm / 168 ft-lb

/ 1600

Horsepower gross:

Torque gross:

Redline rpm:

Car power to weight rationet:

54 watt/kg / 24.5 watt/lb

Car weight to power rationet:

18.5 kg/kW / 13.6 kg/PS / 30.4 lbs/hp

Fuel capacity:

57 liter / 15.1 U.S. gal / 12.5 imp. gal

Dimensions & capacities

Length:

3515 mm / 138.4 in

Width:

1742 mm / 68.6 in

Height:

1717 mm / 67.6 in

Wheelbase:

2121 mm / 83.5 in

Front track:

1308 mm / 51.5 in

Rear track:

1270 mm / 50 in

Ground clearance:

175 mm / 6.9 in

Turning circle btw. walls:

Turning circle btw. curbs:

10.39 m / 34.1 ft

Drag coefficient claimed:

Drag coefficient estimated by a-c:

0.8

Legroom:

1st row:

37.9 in / 963 mm

2nd row:

30.5 in / 775 mm

3rd row:

Shoulder room:

1st row:

55.4 in / 1407 mm

2nd row:

55.4 in / 1407 mm

3rd row:

Headroom:

1st row:

39.8 in / 1011 mm

2nd row:

39.8 in / 1011 mm

3rd row:

Hiproom:

1st row:

2nd row:

Claimed EPA passenger volume:

Calculated EPA passenger volume:

87.3 cu ft / 2.47 m3

Interior length:

Interior width:

Interior height:

Trunk (cargo) capacity claimed:

Trunk (cargo) capacity SAE:

289 / / dm3

10.2 / / cu ft

Drivetrain

Gearbox:

Borg Warner T-150 (Tremec 150-T)

Transmission type:

manual

Number of gears:

3

Gear ratios (overall):

I

2.99 (10.58)

II

1.75 (6.19)

III

1 (3.54)

IV

()

V

()

VI

()

VII

()

VIII

()

R

3.17

Speed range

(max speed on gears,

top gear value theor.):

(km/h/mph)

I:

50 / 31

II:

86 / 53

III:

150 / 93

IV:

/

V:

/

VI:

/

VII:

/

VIII:

/

1000rpm speed:

(km/h/mph)

I:

12.8 / 8

II:

21.9 / 13.6

III:

38.4 / 23.9

IV:

/

V:

/

VI:

/

VII:

/

VIII:

/

Torque converter factor:

Final drive ratio std:

3.54

optional:

4.09

transfer case 2.03/1 (Dana 20)

Front brakes:

Disc

Rear brakes:

11” Drum

Standard tires:

H78 - 15

Weights

Curb weight (without a driver):

Weight distribution f/r (%):

Dry weight:

Shipping weight:

Curb weight estimated:

1240 kg / 2730 lbs

Gross vehicle weight rating GVWR:

1701 kg / 3750 lbs

Payload:

Payload estimated:

461 kg / 1020 lbs

Towing weight:

unbraked:

braked:

907 kg / 2000 lbs