Just Getting Started Building Backwards

[Laker67]

I have a 1988 Sahara with a 4.2. I want to build a Poor Mans Stroker. I will have to buy a 4.0. Is there any place I can go to get the best of all years e.g. block heads ect. I just installed a weber 38mm carb before I blew the rear main seal. after I replaces the seal I am now loosing oil from the valve cover so I thought with 180k miles I would like to build a stroker. It is my daily driver but I am a home dispatched telephone man so I drive little during the week. I live in Tampa Fl. I really like United Speed World here so I will have them do my machining. I am ready to start buying so it is time to put together my recipe. Please reference any threads or info to help me. Many Thanks in Advance.

[jbxx]

Start with the top two FAQ's.
Look at other peoples builds in the projects section.
Decide what the $$$/ Payback ratio will be.

[Cheromaniac]

I have a 1988 Sahara with a 4.2. I want to build a Poor Mans Stroker. I will have to buy a 4.0. Is there any place I can go to get the best of all years e.g. block heads ect.

The best heads are from '91-'99 and the best blocks are from '96+ so if you find a complete '96-'99 4.0 long block, you'll have the best of both. That said, '87-'95 blocks will do fine and '02+ heads will also do fine. Just avoid '00-'01 heads because they're crack prone.
As for references, click on the two links in my sig.