Jeep Strokers

So quick rundown I tore into the motor on my 1997 TJ because I had a cracked piston in the number 1 cyl. Was going to just throw some new pistons rings and bearings in it to keep it running for a few months while I save up to build a stroker. But as I cleaned up the head I realized it has a crack in it so now I need to address this issue. I am wondering if I can put a head on the 4.0 with larger valves that I will clearly need when I build the stroker. Also if anyone has one or recommends a particular company to get a head from. I can't afford to go with an aluminum one or anything like that. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks..

Did you have it magnafluxed??, where is the crack??

My opinion would be to pay someone who knows what they are doing to clean up the ports a bit. There is plenty of valve size there to handle more flow. To me bigger valves are a waste unless you are going to race.

I have not removed the valves yet but from what i can see the crack starts at the edge of the intake valve and runs about a inch and a half toward the intake port.