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Feb 13, 2014 | 11:07 PM

#31

bubbarules1958

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From: California

Year: 91

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Jeepjunky

the only way i get a 350 would be with a 4 bolt main and i would still probly stroke it out to 383 so its better to not tempt myself

I feel you. Go big. Seriously considering blowing my 4.0 to justify getting a stroker. Not going to do it but....

Feb 14, 2014 | 12:40 AM

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Metmknice

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From: Hell, CA

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

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Originally Posted by Jeepjunky

the only way i get a 350 would be with a 4 bolt main and i would still probly stroke it out to 383 so its better to not tempt myself

GM Gen3/4 LS-based engines are only getting less expensive. Not sure if you are on Naxja, but there are a handful of XJ and MJ LS swaps. Just as reliable as the 4.0L IMO, and parts are plentiful. LS > Magnum. Period.

Feb 14, 2014 | 12:55 AM

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bubbarules1958

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Year: 91

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GM makes a 4.3 that is just as bulletproof as the 4.0. Also the Buick supercharged 3.8 is remarkable. The power it puts out is amazing. My Lady had a 97 Park Avenue Ultra that never quit. Four hundred thousand something miles before she "retired". Maybe look into that 3.8 before you upgrade.

Feb 14, 2014 | 12:03 PM

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aka"dude"

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From: north east CT

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

A forced induction 3.8 buick swap would be awesome.

Feb 14, 2014 | 12:32 PM

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bubbarules1958

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A forced induction 3.8 buick swap would be awesome.

Yeah it would

Feb 15, 2014 | 11:43 AM

#36

Jeepjunky

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From: somewhere Gee oh Dee cant find me...

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0L

an LS swap would be awesome no lie, but spending $12-15k to get the swap done and working with the 4L60E is just out of the price range for the build. and if im going through the trouble of swapping in a new motor, its either going to be a V8 or Cummins.