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4.0-4.2 what to do.

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Old 01-02-2011, 06:53 PM
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Default 4.0-4.2 what to do.

Im currently new to the Jeep scene and am a bit boggled over what to do. What is the better motor to 'stroke'. The 4.0 H.O and or the 4.2 H.0. I am wanting to build the motor and jeep myself and am trying to find leads on the how to??? somewhere here. Where can i find a do it yourself on how to stroke a motor from start with just the block. Any leads is greatly appreciated..
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Old 01-03-2011, 12:59 AM
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http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/poor-man-stroker-motor-615665/

it might help .... 4.0 block with 4.2 rods n crank...if i read right
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http://www.fourwheeler.com/techarticles/engine/129_0711_1987_2006_jeep_40l_inline_six/index.html
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Old 01-16-2011, 01:30 PM
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checkout pirate 4x4 there is always good info on there for research just have to cut throught the bs .
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If you are going spend the money go with a v8 swap. Can't go wrong with that. If you can change a motor you can do the swap.
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http://www.jeep4.0performance.4mg.com/stroker.html good info here
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