86ComancheXNate Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Hey for my mj project I've been tossin around the idea of the engine swap for the 4.0 with a donor cherokee but then I saw this 4.9L stroker from Titan engines and I was like :brows: Here's the link for the engine http://www.titanengines.com/index.php?m ... dou295p645 Any comments, suggestions or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 $4000 is a lot of money then you still have to convert your truck to 4.0l stuff before it will run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91coMANche Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Wow thats a really good price. Only thing is that I've never been that impressed with the strokers. Probably because the stock 4.0 is so powerful that I've never seen the increase really that impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86ComancheXNate Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 Well it would be a hell of a lot of increase in power from a 2.8 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86ComancheXNate Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 and before I even really thought of this I would get a cherokee with the 4.0 and start the conversion. but I was just wanting to hear people's opinions on the 4.9 stroker idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 If I had $4000 to blow on my truck I could come up with a lot better places to spend it then the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86ComancheXNate Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 All right so it's not the smartest investment. I wasn't too sure I just wanted to shoot it here and see what people thought of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I'd be on board if I didn't need anything else, but as stated, $4000 could go a TON farther in other parts of the truck. Rob L. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 more power = good :D but unless you've got a tremendous budget available for all this, that money would probably be better spent building up the truck to be able to handle that kind of power. You can't just drop in that much HP without some serious beef behind it. But you can seriously beef up your truck and still enjoy it with a regular 4.0. :thumbsup: (and then drop in a stroker later on :yes: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 If it was a ready to run drop it in, then I would say hell yeah but the price dose seem a bit high. But wow that would be one hell of a power power increases from the 2.8! Theres actually a place in Tampa that dose stuff like that. You may want to give them a call if your looking into spending that kinda of $ they will dam sure hook you up. they are called engine lab of tampa bay here's there web sight: http://www.enginelaboftampa.com/ Keep us updated sounds amazing if you go along with it. Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86ComancheXNate Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 more power = good :D but unless you've got a tremendous budget available for all this, that money would probably be better spent building up the truck to be able to handle that kind of power. You can't just drop in that much HP without some serious beef behind it. But you can seriously beef up your truck and still enjoy it with a regular 4.0. :thumbsup: (and then drop in a stroker later on :yes: ) Well I think I'm gonna go with that idea for now. Get the 4.0 system running and save up to get the 4.9. How much beefing up would I have to do? My rear axle is already running 4.10 gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91coMANche Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 4.10 isnt beef its ratio. You'd want a Dana 44 with stock sized tires if you beat on it. more power = good :D but unless you've got a tremendous budget available for all this, that money would probably be better spent building up the truck to be able to handle that kind of power. You can't just drop in that much HP without some serious beef behind it. But you can seriously beef up your truck and still enjoy it with a regular 4.0. :thumbsup: (and then drop in a stroker later on :yes: ) Well I think I'm gonna go with that idea for now. Get the 4.0 system running and save up to get the 4.9. How much beefing up would I have to do? My rear axle is already running 4.10 gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86ComancheXNate Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 What about an AMC 20? :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 What about an AMC 20? :banana: AMC 20 has 1.75 inch wide rear drum brakes Dana 44 has 2.5 inch wide rear drum brakes. Advantage Dana 44 Need to find spare parts? Advantage Dana 44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 What about an AMC 20? :banana: A 20 will fit the bill nicely, as well as boost the cool factor. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86ComancheXNate Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 What about an AMC 20? :banana: A 20 will fit the bill nicely, as well as boost the cool factor. Rob L. That's what I was thinking and couldn't I just figure out a way to get the bigger drums on my AMC 20? And I was actually quite surprised what I could find for the AMC 20 in after market parts. Just gotta look in the right places. I'm putting a locker in it sooon. :jump: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 If I were to buy another stroker, it for sure would not be from Titan. Go on over to the strokers forum and check out the horror stories. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejndssn Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 i do agree with Mr. hornbrod i would do the research first. I have done mine with an AP kit and have been very pleased with it performance no complaints and no regrets FWIW http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4.7-L-LITER-JEEP-STROKER-LONGBLOCK---AMC-READY-TO-GO!_W0QQitemZ400100244180QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=210332718858&adtype=pla here is one that might meet your buget and still have a lil extra. not sure what your :wrench: capabilities are you may want to go the kit route. just an :idea: thought btw made the next lvl :jump: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86ComancheXNate Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 Well with the stroker idea I just wanted something powerful and unique. Not something everyone on the block is gonna have. Kinda the reason I drive a comanche :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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