1988 4.0 block stroker build
Posted: April 3rd, 2010, 10:10 am
I am new to the forum, thanks in advance for the advice.
I am building a jeep scrambler and it is time to find a motor. I have found a couple motors for sale locally that I am wanting to purchase and hopefully turn into a stroker. The first is a 1988 4.0 that has been bored .30 over and was rebuilt 5000 miles ago then was removed to make way for a V8. The second motor is a 258 out of a198? wrangler that has been converted to a 4.0 head and fuel injection. My question is what would be involved in swapping the 258 crank and rods into the 1988 4.0 block??? I also have a 7120 head that I can have worked and put that on the 88 4.0 block. A concern I have is I have heard the early 4.0 blocks are not as strong and can warp??? The 258 with the 4.0 head comes with a hesco harness and dampner cps.
I can run the 258 with the 4.0 head swap then build a stroker on the side or build the stroker I just need to know what is the best route and any and all advice would be helpful.
I am building a jeep scrambler and it is time to find a motor. I have found a couple motors for sale locally that I am wanting to purchase and hopefully turn into a stroker. The first is a 1988 4.0 that has been bored .30 over and was rebuilt 5000 miles ago then was removed to make way for a V8. The second motor is a 258 out of a198? wrangler that has been converted to a 4.0 head and fuel injection. My question is what would be involved in swapping the 258 crank and rods into the 1988 4.0 block??? I also have a 7120 head that I can have worked and put that on the 88 4.0 block. A concern I have is I have heard the early 4.0 blocks are not as strong and can warp??? The 258 with the 4.0 head comes with a hesco harness and dampner cps.
I can run the 258 with the 4.0 head swap then build a stroker on the side or build the stroker I just need to know what is the best route and any and all advice would be helpful.