Well what do you want out of it? What stump pulling powerr? Or something similar to your 4.0, with some more everywhere?
You want it to run on 87octane? Whats your budget?
I ask, because I first asked Dino about the 4.2L strokers..cause honestly it would of cost me over 200 to get my stock 4.0 crank turn and get new bearings. I found a 232 for 158 shipped to my door with bearings lol..so I ended up with a 4.2L..building it currently:)
Let us know what you want, whats your budget..be realistic with your self though, don't say you want something you really don't!
Remember its always easier to reach your goal once you have one!
I did this. Write down what you want on 1 sheet of paper, then write down what you thinks realistic...get cost for both those ideas..
Then on a 3rd sheet write down a good comprimise of both, on the porject and the cash part..find a good medium that your happy with!
For me it was:
option1
rebuilt my RENIX era 4.0, .60 over, 0 deck, home ported head, SS valves ect. super tight quench, ect ect. with a few upgrades such as dual rtoller timing set and better lifters...but a stock cam & a turbo, around 6-8psi.
option2
or 4.7L stroker, with a HO head swap, ported head, done up right. completey done, full cam and all! Everything done 100%
Option 3
It ended up being a 4.2L after all cause the crank but basically my rebuilt 4.0 idea won..stock cam and such still. The 4.2L turbo should be on par with a 4.7L..personally I think I'll make more power from 3000rpm+ and the 4.7L will probably make more idle-3000rpm.
Find your goal, then what you can afford, then find a happy medium! Then come back and get all the help you need
