California specific engine swap vs stroker
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Absolutely not. They do a visual during the smog check so as long as something doesn't look out of place then it's just passing the test.
B00mb00m
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He didn't state anything regarding mileage or along those lines. He's recommended putting together a particular kit based on my requirements and added this statement:
"To address your concern of longevity.
Every component were using in the engine build kit is an upgraded over stock OEM. From forged pistons, Chrome Molly rings, steel connecting rods, nitrided camshaft, ... and so on. "
Seems he's living with the issues I do as well. Here's another comment:
"I have three jeeps on 37‘s and a cabin in Big Bear so I fully understand your predicament of wanting to have drivability going uphill on a fully loaded Jeep, .... and not sweat the smog ck every two years. "
B00mb00m
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YES! This is all i want also. I don't need more wheeling power or vroom vroom sounds or a whatever i just want to not HATE HILLS on 37's! Sounds like a stroker, a rubicrawler and 5.38 might do the trick.
Wombat
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I just had a 4.6 Golen installed in a TJ running stock intake & outtake, 33x10x15 4.56.
Running smallish 33's it now performs more like a stock TJ with respect to power and toque.
My ratios are at 1 to 1 in 4th gear (same as stock) and in a drag race with a stock TJ - if I had to guess - I would say it's going to be a close finish. My 4.6 is tame but it wouldent be happy running 35's let alone 40's.
So would it "give you the horsepower you need"? I'd say no!
Running smallish 33's it now performs more like a stock TJ with respect to power and toque.
My ratios are at 1 to 1 in 4th gear (same as stock) and in a drag race with a stock TJ - if I had to guess - I would say it's going to be a close finish. My 4.6 is tame but it wouldent be happy running 35's let alone 40's.
So would it "give you the horsepower you need"? I'd say no!
Pcleaners2
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The referees are saying now has to be engine from light truck to light truck. This is a bummer bc now I can’t do the tdi swap that I’ve been wanting to do. Won’t allow car Engine into Light truck anymore. Not sure what other light truck engine would be more reliable than a 4.0. I would like more power though
Wombat
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You could source a CRD from a Grand Cherokee or a Liberty if you are set on diesel. It has been done before but I am not sure where any write-ups are.
Pcleaners2
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Haven’t heard anything good good about them
Will be getting Nevada plates most likely next year anyways
I'm going to start the stroker build once I sell my motorcycle. I have a donor engine but I don't have the room to tear it down until the motorcycle is gone. Hopefully that will be soon.
I sold the motorcycle and now have room for this project. I tore down the donor engine and will be dropping off the head and the block tomorrow. Assuming all goes well when Russ checks for cracks in the head, he'll start working on them after he completes other projects currently under way. The head will get a lot of work done to it and the chambers will look quite a bit different. I'm looking forward to how this is going to end up.
It will be interesting to see how you like it. Will it still be able to pass a smog check?
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