Block Casting Choice

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Olysan
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Block Casting Choice

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Hi All,
I've spent way too much time reading about this and unfortunately I haven't been able to find a clear answer so I'm hoping someone here can help.
I have a 2000 TJ. Last year I installed a remanufactured engine. I'm trying to find a block that I can build as a stroker to replace the reman engine. The reman block is casting #53010328AB. I'm having trouble locating another 53010328AB block but I have found a couple of 53010449AA blocks. I know there are differences in some of the mounting bosses, and the oil filter orientation but the real question is can they be interchanged in my 2000 Wrangler. If I use the 53010449AA as the basis of my build will it bolt right up to the 2000 TJ motor mounts and will all of the accessories bolt on as expected? Has anyone actually built a stroker with the 53010449AA and put it in a 2000 TJ?

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Re: Block Casting Choice

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Olysan wrote: March 24th, 2022, 8:16 amHas anyone actually built a stroker with the 53010449AA and put it in a 2000 TJ?
I used that block in my old XJ. I believe the engine mount brackets on the TJ are different.
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Re: Block Casting Choice

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Engine mounts are one of the areas that I've heard are different. I guess I'm just going to have to continue searching for a 328 block.
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