Jeep Strokers

So my 89 4.0L decided to poo it's self so I am looking at my options. I am on a budget of about 1200 to 1400 to rebuild or upgrade. I would like to do the low buck 4.6 RC stroker recipe but I would like to be in the budget. Also in this budget I need to replace a few things like header, starter, waterpump probally a few sensors etc. What have you guys spent and anything to look out for. I really would like to run a stroker but if I can't build the one I want I would rather rebuild it stock and spend the money else where.


Parakeet

You should be able to do it with the 1400 budget as long as you're doing most of the work yourself. I recently built mine as a 4.5L stroker. Parts were right at $950, but I had to pay someone to do the build since I'd never done any engine work. It helps to shop around to find the best deals. I ended up using Falcon for most of my parts, and ebay for some too.

Just curious, what died on the 4.0?

I'm not 100% sure because I haven't got to tear it down yet but I lost oil pressure and it was knocking. Couldn't hear the knock at idle but as the RPM's got higher you could hear it.

I did find a 258 cranks and rods today for 40 bucks so that helps.


Parakeet