1000 diffrent stroker builds just going for simple

[wayneb2510]

i know that there is about 100 different ways to build a stroker i know that i know that i was going for basic ways plan on going 0.30 over and then
i ordered a comp cam and lifters from comp cam and now my machine shop doesnt want to f with me he had me come get all my stuff SO...

i was going to have him do the CPR and put lower end together b/c he is a good quality performance shop no stress on me

but now im back to getting pistons and what pistons and what CPR

all of that good stuff i have a shop to machine everything but i guess im asking what do i need to do to the block?

im trying to find mopar performance valve springs and all of rest of the stuff

i have a good crankshaft the 4 weight one, i have the bearings and all of that fun stuff
i have the 4.2 707 casting numbers paid 70 bucks for all of them so if i need to run my 4.0 rods its not a huge loss

so things i think and know im missing is
HEAD GASKET

PISTONS AND IF I NEED TO HAVE THEM MODIFIED
A HEAD GASKET IM PRETTY SURE THATS A EASY ONE

IM NOT GOING FOR HUGE NUMBERS JUST A BASIC STROKER

IM IN THE CAM LIFTERS AND CRANK/ RODS LIKE 320
AND THE JEEP IS ALREADY ALL APART READY TO GO AND I JUST GOT A LETTER FROM THE CITY SAYING A CAR CANT SIT MORE THAN THREE DAYS NON RUNNING

[SilverXJ]

MLS .044" compressed head gaskets:
Mopar Performance P4529242
Jeep 53010587AA
Victor Reinz 54249S (available from Carquest using 54249, no 'S')
FEL-PRO 26211 PT

For piston options see my last post here: http://www.jeepstrokers.com/forum/viewt ... ?f=34&t=67

You need to decide if you want to go the forged piston route (4.0L rods) or not. Then you need to decide on your desired compression ratio.

[wayneb2510]

On forged pistons this is where I really get lost so I see all these piston kits for 500 bucks thats not out of my budget but is it worth an additional 350 bucks

Seems kinda like wasteful I guess maybe I dont understand a forged piston besides in my jetski stuff im going for pump gas Im going to sut down with a old machine racing engine shop guy I know on wed hes gonna get it all fkowing but do I use 4.0 tods or my 4.2 shorter rods

[rainman]

http://www.jeep4.0performance.4mg.com/stroker.html

[Cheromaniac]

http://www.jeep4.0performance.4mg.com/stroker.html

[akadeutsch]

You can use either rods. The 4.0 rods are longer and require expensive pistons with a shorter pin hieght. If you are not going to boost your engine then you can get by with cheaper Hypereutectic pistons and save a lot of money. Sealed Power makes good hypers and summitracing.com is currently selling them for right around 100 USD.