i was wondering if it would be worth it to rebuild my motor and make it into a stroker. and put a turbo on it. i have the money. but will it be able to handle it without messing anything else up?

 

Turbo powered engine can be massive torque and HP increases.
I would tend to think that your going to get into body flex issues.

It always make me wonder why someone wants to screw up one the most reliable engines ever built. But if it was me and I wanted more HP, I would optimized what you have then consider the stroker option. Jeeps have enough problems with heating without adding 150 to 200HP to mix to keep cool.

Interesting page I stumbled on.
http://www.ajeepthing.com/stroker-motor.html

 

small block chevy swap... simplest easyest bang for the buck...

 

weve already did that in the 97 i have

 

Got pics?

 

You'd have to upgrade tons of running gear to make it reliable.

Trans, if maunal, the clutch won't hold long. It just won't. If you are auto, you'll cook the torque converter, or just implode the trans alltogether.

Motor mounts should be replaced, depending on how much power you make.

Those, and subframe connectors are the first few things that come to mind. There would be more.

Turboing a motor isn't going to screw it up if done *right*. Besides, turbos are cool as hell, and are some of the most effecient power adders available.

If you have the money to turbo, you'll have the money to keep the motor cool.

I'm not holding my breath on that one. lol

 

Exactly. Turbos are great for the extra power. Plus, if you stay out of boost, you'll get the same mileage if it were N/A. However, the extra power is there for when you need it.

 

Plan on axle upgrades as well. The poor stockers are barely strong enough for the 190 ponies the stock 4L put out.

 

ill have to go to the farm and get pics. the jeep got rolled so it no longer runs. i have dana 44 front and rear for it too

 

44s might be strong enough depending on tire size and HP. I have a stock 4L with 35s and I've snapped chromos in my front 44 in the rocks.

 

ill be in the mud not the rocks

 

D44s are plenty strong. They will take 400 hp and not even feel it.

 

we snapped one before with our wagoneer

 

if you HAVE the money, then yes it would be worth it.

weather or not the drive train will hold it completely depends on your driving style.

you could make a d30/d35 combo last for years, or you could be snapping axle shafts in d60's...

 

i too, would like to see pictures.