Jeep Strokers

jeepxj3 wrote:

SilverXJ wrote:Not sure. Check back next year. I'm estimating 325-350 hp... if it doesn't detonate itself to death first. The stock cam maybe a bad choice here.

Nice, that must be crank hp. Any idea what the rear wheel hp might be?

325 crank HP is a reasonable estimate for a modified poor man's stroker with a 6psi supercharger. Detonation shouldn't be an issue with a modest 9.2:1 CR, good quality gas, colder plugs, a fuel pump upgrade, a good cooling system, and a proper tune.
Rear wheel HP will vary depending on which tranny (auto or manual) you have and whether you're running bigger, heavier wheels.

SilverXJ wrote:The other was some clown on NAXJA.. but he was such that you couldn't believe a work out of his mouth. It has since been proven that the supercharger he was using would not make 12psi on 4.0L.

Yeah I think I know which clown you're referring to.

FlyinRyan wrote:We also did 18 psi through a stock 2.5....which is heavily based on the 4.0 .

I recall reading someplace that the 4.0L wasn't actually based on the 4.2L, but mostly the 2.5L. The 2.5L was releases prior to the 4.0L.

wjtom wrote:I know ryan has done a bunch of boosted ones.No failures that i know of with head gaskets.Arp hardware would definitely help if youre going to push the limits.Pretty sure hes done a bunch over 10lbs with no failures.

I think ARP hardware would definitely be a necessity. Eitehr bolts or studs. After that I don't see why the engine wouldn't be able to see higher numbers with the MLS gasket.

Cheromaniac wrote:a fuel pump upgrade,

This is something I have been considering for my build.

Yeah I think I know which clown you're referring to.

LOL.