Remanufactured Engine

[Megadan]

I just fixed my last leak tonight.  Finally tracked it down to the distributor...which was my fault because I kinda forgot to put the gasket back on when I swapped them out for the second time.  :doh: 
Honestly, I agree with fixing the leak.  As far as the small knock, have you verified what is actually knocking?  It would seem wasteful to drop a bunch of cash on something that could simply be fixed with a new set of lifters or other cheaply and easily replaced part.

FWIW, I know two local guys with Titan engines.  One bought a complete stroker, and the other assembled the "kit" they sell which comes with block, head, and everything that just has to be put together.  Both have been happy for many many miles (and over 2+ years).

I have actually been looking at doing the same thing with a shortblock, but I plan on piecing mine together ala junkyard.  I can get a short block for $120, and I can creatively switch the cranks out for a 4.2 before I take it up to pay. Then I just need to get pistons to use the 4.0 rods and have machining done.  The guys at this particular yard don't give a crap...probably because I am there so much lol.  If I can get a 4.5 or 4.6 renix style then I am happy.  I know the Renix head unported isn't a loved thing by stroker guys, but after talking to some guys that have done it, I think it is the route for me.  It shifts the powerband lower, and that's where I want it.  No high HP bragging rights, but I don't plan on racing my truck.

[ggcnash]

2000 miles great oil pressure I still run the zinc additive and it's the 87 block with the high knickle content . Runs great . Doesn't leak a drop of anything . I even have another stroker with no miles sitting in the garage waiting for a project for it to go in

Awesome! Did you happen to do a build thread

[Strokermjcomanche]

No sir Ggcnash this was before I was part of the comanche club I do have pics of the motor if you wanna pm me you email adress I can send em to you

[HOrnbrod]

:popcorn:

[Pete M]

 

you were on the side of the road with an internal engine failure? I'm sure there's a story there. :brows:

There is it was old 87 xj and wore out pushing 300000 we can not control how PO treats our vehicles I'm sure I'm just like most on here who did not buy their trucks new sure a 4.0 is a great long lasting engine with proper maintenance or at least some maintenance but it is not invincible and when you get it with 150k to 200k to start with its hard to turn back the hands of time

 

 

all I'm saying is there are dozens of things that can fail and leave you stranded, and the bottom of the 4.0 engine isn't even on my list.  But a fresh engine would be nice to have too.  while you're in there, replace some of the sensors too. :thumbsup:

[Akula69]

If interested: PM me about an rebuilt 4.0 I have in my garage. It has about 13K on it since the rebuild.

 

and..... I'm in Louisiana!

[ggcnash]

What about blueprint stroker any opinions

[ggcnash]

Blueprint stroker from summit 2800 pretty good deal haven't seen too many reviews at all I guess no news is good news still looking for a good shop in my area but this engine is tempting for the price

[shelbyluvv]

You may want to read the reviews. I did a quick google search and came up with a few plesant reviews for them. I'd stay away if it was my money. I'd fix my oil leak, run my tapping 4.0, then get a JY motor and build my own storker. 

 

That's just me though.

[ggcnash]

You may want to read the reviews. I did a quick google search and came up with a few plesant reviews for them. I'd stay away if it was my money. I'd fix my oil leak, run my tapping 4.0, then get a JY motor and build my own storker.

 

That's just me though.

Yea I can't really find any reviews on the 4.0 stroker for our jeeps but have found some for their other engines which are all good and even the bad reviews say that blueprint followed through with their warranty wish I could find someone that has one in their jeep