What do I do with my old engine?

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Jul 30, 2012 | 05:48 PM

#16

Kalali

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From: Ocean, New Jersey

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Coffee table?

Jul 30, 2012 | 11:09 PM

#17

Bustedback

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From: Oroville, CA

Year: 1995

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter

Ditch that coil rail and do this setup http://www.jeepstrokers.com/forum/vi...hp?f=26&t=2756

Last edited by Bustedback; Jul 30, 2012 at 11:11 PM.

Jul 30, 2012 | 11:37 PM

#18

sthon

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From: California

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bustedback

Ditch that coil rail and do this setup http://www.jeepstrokers.com/forum/vi...hp?f=26&t=2756

Very clean and nice. Although I can't imagine Dodge Viper parts are very cheap?

Jul 30, 2012 | 11:40 PM

#19

ColoradoCorey

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From: Colorado Springs Colorado

Year: 96

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpruceJedi

I got a junkyard engine out of a 94 and stroked it to 4.7. Thats what I just put in my 2000! Although..... one can never have too many strokers..... In case my wife asks, this conversation never happened.

There is no real good reason to keep that head around is there? I am thinking I'll just pull the valves and add it to the scrap pile.

Or maybe you SHOULD talk to the wife about stroking it,.......>.>

Sorry I couldnt resist!

Jul 31, 2012 | 09:10 AM

#20

Gee oh Dee

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From: Milwaukee, WI

Year: 1987

Engine: Check

Quote:

Originally Posted by sthon

I'm pretty sure the heads are interchangeable. Someone with more knowledge on this will probably chime in if I'm wrong. I think the only issue is the older head doesn't have a spot to mount the coil pack, nothing that can't be fixed with some redneck engineering.

I'm pretty sure they are not...if they were, the heads cracking would not be of such large concern. There are so many pre-2000 heads out there, it'd be a walk in the park.

I think those pins that were mentioned are the key.

Jul 31, 2012 | 10:55 AM

#21

sthon

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From: California

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee

Good to know. Thanks.

Jul 31, 2012 | 12:17 PM

#22

Bustedback

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From: Oroville, CA

Year: 1995

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter

Read the link on post #17. It can be done.

Jul 31, 2012 | 12:37 PM

#23

Cherryokee

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From: Boston

Year: 2000

Engine: 4.7L

Why not reach out to this guy. I think he's going to need a replacement for his 4.0L very soon. Both of you will benefit...

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f5/how...il-pan-144009/

Jul 31, 2012 | 01:52 PM

#24

ih8cornnuts

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From: Greensboring, NC

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalali

Coffee table?

^^^This is pure gold, clean that bad boy up, put it on an engine stand and use it as art IN your house. That way it doesn't kill precious garage space.