1985 CJ-8 Scrambler Restoration

wjtstudios

Hooked
Has anyone run a Howell or Holley TBI on a CJ? A bunch of the scrambler guys do and strongly recommend it, but I haven’t driven one personally. If I’m going to swap one in, nows the time.
 

jdofmemi

Active Member
Has anyone run a Howell or Holley TBI on a CJ? A bunch of the scrambler guys do and strongly recommend it, but I haven’t driven one personally. If I’m going to swap one in, nows the time.
I haven't on a Jeep, but I don't want any engine without fuel injection.

That's about the only electronics I really like.
 

fiend

Caught the Bug
I would definitely go with fuel injection. I haven’t run the Howell (or Holley) TBI, but I have heard good things. I have run old style Holley carburetors, and they are kind of a PITA compared to newer technology.
 

Ddays

Hooked
Looks great Bill. Hmmm...that transfer case looks really good. I like Atlas transfer cases

Y'know, you really need one.

Has anyone run a Howell or Holley TBI on a CJ? A bunch of the scrambler guys do and strongly recommend it, but I haven’t driven one personally. If I’m going to swap one in, nows the time.
Do the TBI. Screw nostalgia. Fiddling with carbs sucks. You want to get in it and go have fun.
 

wjtstudios

Hooked
I would definitely go with fuel injection. I haven’t run the Howell (or Holley) TBI, but I have heard good things. I have run old style Holley carburetors, and they are kind of a PITA compared to newer technology.
Yeah, that’s what everyone keeps telling me. I think I’m going to go with the Howell. It seems a bit more straightforward than the Holley sniper
 

wayoflife

Administrator
Staff member
Yeah, that’s what everyone keeps telling me. I think I’m going to go with the Howell. It seems a bit more straightforward than the Holley sniper
I installed a Howell TBI on my old CJ7 and thought it worked well. Easy install too. Here's a link to my old write-up

 

Elroy231

Active Member
That is one fresh Scrambler. The budgeting has been worth it and your dream is becoming an almost complete reality. Looks amazing.
 
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