best buildup besides a stroker

[87xjvabeach]

the stroker is expensive, what other things can i do during the rebuild that will still be cost effective. its a 90 4.0 with about 150k, its gonna be out so im gonna rebuild. i am using it for my dd, but i do have plans on using for a trail rig so im looking for low end of course. anyone do a build up and kinda know how much was spent on machine work and parts?

 

[Beej]

Strokers don't have to be break-the-bank expensive. If you are in there rebuilding anyway, consider pricing it out. See this page here: http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/bryce/stroker/stroker.cfm

Edit: See Dr. Dyno's page for further info on strokers and non stroker performance mods...

 

[87xjvabeach]

yeah but how do i come about getting a 4.2 l crank and i still think that the kit is like 750.00

 

[Beej]

Check wreckers or online parts places for the crank and other components. And the link to Rob Bryce's is not a kit. Its a homebrew using off the shelf parts for cheap. I didn't say 'go do this' I questioned the logic as to whether its really expensive. I only recommended you price it out in comparison to just having your engine rebuilt to stock with a few performance mods...

 

[old_man]

A good rebuild means new pistons, cam, and lifters anyway. Other than the crank and rods, which run about $100 around here, you simply substitute different pistons, cam and lifters. Yes the cam is a bit more expensive, but not all that much. You bore the block for the new pistons, so that is the same. I spent about an extra $100 to have the block decked, to make it run better on lower octane fuel. Everything else you can run stock. I went with the FOMOCO injectors and ended up having too much fuel flow and had to use a Map adjuster to scale them back.

I say all of this to point out, that you can build a stroker for within $200-300 of what a straight overhaul would cost. Wait on the headers and all the other stuff until you have some money burning a hole in your pocket.

 

[ZomBrady]

total price for PARTS for my stroker, came out, with machining, to around $1100. That's rebuild kit, moly coated cast pistons, rods and crank. I did have the rotating assembly balanced too, and some other odds and ends, but the stroker kit was only a couple of hundred more than the basic 4.0L kit! it's worth it too!

 

[87xjvabeach]

Thanks Guys For All Of Your Help I Do Appreciate It!