So my motor may be on its last leg due to a hydrolock incident (https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/hydrolocked-13787/) So if im gonna have to do a swap im going to due a stroker. Im aware it will be more expensive and time consuming but i think it would be a good learning expierence what do you guys think anyone have any expierence with stroking a motor.

BTW i will be watching the trucks build

 

how about advice about a motor swap?

 

im in the process of swaping motors right now. dont have the cash to stoke it or else i would lol.

ill take some pics and stuff thursday when we finish taking out the old engine for you

 

thanks man

 

An engine swap is easier. But the stroker makes more power. Building the 4.6L stroker-(putting the crank and rods from the 4.2L AMC engine into the 4.0L block)- takes a little work, but because of the larger size it puts out about 70 more HP than a 4.0L. There's a write-up on here some where showing pics. just have to find it.

 

yeah i dont mind doing a little extra work but just cause im a noob at engine builds how does a 4.2L crank give you 4.7L motor? yust the way the cylinders are bored out?

 

The 4.0 has a larger bore than the 4.2 does. So look at it another way. If you "could" bore out the 4.2 big enough to take the larger 4.0 pistons, you would have the long stroke of the 4.2 and the big bore of the 4.0= 4.6. And if you go ".060 over pistons you get 4.7. Get it now!

 

ok yeah i was under the impression you used larger diameter pistons but i see now that it has to do with the crank and connecting rods.

 

That would be an awesome way to turn an unfortunate situation into a sweet upgrade. I'd say go for it if you have the funds and the patience. It sounds like you have the support of your teacher on your projects. I'd bet he'd be all over a stroker project.

For what it is worth, the Trucks! episode is a really brief run through and other than a quick glance at some o the major elements, it is pretty worthless. Still...it would give you a general perspective. If you do it, please take tons of photos.

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yeah man the napa like a mile away has a machiene shop that i can take the head and crank case too and with some help and after buying some tools i think i could handle it and dont worry im a picture *****

 

Iv been toing witht the stroker idea but everything i have read thus far has been a bit confusing some pple seem to have good luck with it and other have tons of probs so im looking more into it iv just started my search havnt come up with much yet cuz i definitly dont want to do the kits that are out there i may as well buy one allready built for the kit price!! so if i come across any solid info on the subject i will post up here.
stroker does sound like a lot of fun. I would like to put one in my 4x2 lerado and super charg it that just sounds like it would be a great time

 

You should check out jeepstrokers.com for more stroker info. That site has plenty of detailed stroker builds, advice on which exact parts to choose and some pretty good articles on basic stroker tech for those just beginning to learn about the jeep stroker..

 

yeah im curently checking them out

 

when u add that much power do u have trouble breakin axles or tearin up trannys and such or can the stock drive train handle that?

 

I have a feeling that Trucks! is not done with their build yet. They just showed the tear down. I know they'll do a post-build dyno run and that hasn't been done yet either. Just stay tuned and we'll see I guess.