T&T Stroker Install

[Rock Yacht]

I think posting in this section is a first for us

We've had this 00' XJ for around two years now, it's considerably tamer than Project Low Wagon so it didn't get near the attention. It's a clean rig though and includes the following bells & whitstles,

All T&T Armor and Suspension (of course :cheers
High Pinion 44 Front, Crane Knuckles, 4.88's, ARB & CTM joints
Ford 8.8 Rear, 4.88's, ARB
Fox Shocks
35" MT/R's
TrailReady Beadlocks
PSC Assist (being installed)

(before Iceland flares and hood were painted)

Last year up in South Dakota

Recently, the cam bearings started to go out so it was decided that the time was right to swap in a stroker :thumbup:. A donor block and 258 crank were shipped off to Drivetrain Unlimited in St. George, UT for machine work and initial assembly. Stewart at Drivetrain worked his magic in addition to porting & polishing the head and port matching the intake. Once the motor was back in our hands we installed equal length header, larger injectors and throttle body.

 

[Rock Yacht]

Not really performance related but while we were at it we installed a set of our High Clearance Inner Fender panels.

 

[Rock Yacht]

In it's new home...

You hear lots of stories regarding stroker motors running hot or just plain overheating all together. After receiving some info from Pete Trasborg at JP magazine and his stoker project we called up Novak and ordered their big aluminum radiator and triple electric fan setup. Word has it, this puppy almost requires you to run cardboard in front of it just to get to operating temp's :greensmok

 

[gradon]

What's the info on that TB?

 

[NorCalChris]

I wasnt aware anyone made an equal length header for the 4,0. pics and brand please. looking good so far. Any specs on the engine? Are you going to dyno it?

 

[Talyn]

What's the info on that TB?

Looks like a Rubicon Express 62mm

Any more info on the stroker, like rods used, pistons, valves, etc?

 

[Starboard M]

Keep us updated on those fans and radiator. They are a pretty penny, but man do they look nice!

 

[Lurch]

I want that rear bumper - is it on your site??

 

[bigalpha]

How are you going to see all the oil leaks with everything painted black?

 

[Dr. Dyno]

How are you going to see all the oil leaks with everything painted black?

His favourite song must be "Paint It Black" by the Rolling Stones.

 

[DanMan2k06]

How are you going to see all the oil leaks with everything painted black?

Put dye in the oil I use UV A/C dye, only because we have bottles and bottles of it at work. Works like a charm.

 

[GrimmJeeper]

they make a specific engine oil dye if you're going out to buy it might as well get the right stuff