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I will have to see how much I get back with my taxes. I have been looking for something like this. Or at least thinking about it.

Axles will survive, even onto your next project.

I am going with a HP Dana 44 front and a full-float Dana 60 rear. I think it might be a little overkill too. Another option that would cost less would be to use a built 44 in the front and a Ford 9" in the rear. After all, they do race those Ford 9's in Baja.

Can you ship the Y-link setup? If so, how much?

This one is something to think about. Even though they are more expensive, they are well built and aluminum. http://www.ebay.com/itm/JEEP-CHEROKEE-XJ-ALUMINUM-RADIATOR-W-COOLING-FANS-MPG-/110787573210?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item19cb7435da

A 1.8 or 2.0 TDi? Well, I think it depends on the weight of the vehicle and ones driving habits. It would be great for MPG, but.... :dunno:

You mean the Jeep 2.8 TDI right? I have considered both the 2.8 tdi and the 3.0 CRD, but I am a little hesitant in several regards. First is the cost: they are generally harder to find and more costly. Two is dealing with the Peizo fuel injection system: this is a fairly complex system under...

Damn.... So long as you are able to return them for an exchange then all should be good. Everyone gets defective products every now and then.

How crazy with 5K invested? It is going to be more than that. More in the neighborhood of 6K. But to answer your question, do the modifications and "tweaking" ever end?? I like the idea of ending with the 4.9, but I will have to see how satisfied I am once it is finished. It is a...

Eventually I began to feel the same way. It is a "toss up" between the two. Sure a stroked 4.0L is easier, but it runs into some limitations the further you want to modify it. And the more extreme these modifications go, the more expensive and difficult they become. It just hits the point...

Yeah.... You are correct. I will give my stroker a chance and see what happens. As for the crate engines, Summit Racing is listing a GM Performance custom 6.0L with around 400 hp for $3800 delivered. Not bad. Finish the top side and harness for another $1000, slap a 4L60E on for $1200...

"Warranty might not apply when installed into an XJ, unless you buy it as a crate engine, and then you're looking at ridiculous money. And again, the people who've done the swap, with 5.3s, no less, are reporting mileage no better, and in some cases worse, than the 4.0. I know of at least a...

From what I understand, the LQ4 (6.0) with the 4L60E behind it is a much more efficient engine than the 4.0 (or 4.9 for that matter). To be honest, I have no real complaints against the 4.0 (aside for relatively poor MPG and weak after market support), but after all the work and expense I put...

What is making me think about replacing it? Better MPG and horsepower. Plus the sound of a V-8. I think the V-8 will long outlast the 4.9 with less headaches. I am not fully decided on replacing the stroker yet. I will have to see how I like it. I am putting a good bit of beef on the XJ...

These are just possibilities Darky. I am just hearing rumors about Jeep buying the rights to 4.5 Duramax. Yes, you are correct about the 2.8 and the 3.0 CRD and why would Jeep need the Duramax. But then again, they do strange things up there in Michigan. They have been talking about the...

This was about the Duramax 4.5, not the 4 BT. I have seen the 4BT in action and I would not consider it a good "road worthy" swap. There are other diesels out there that would be a beautiful retrofit. 3.0 CRD anyone?? I just heard words about Jeep buying the 4.5 Duramax and installing it in...

No, I haven't tried the JBA header. I like the way it is designed, but its drawback is the 3/8" flange. If it had the 1/2" flange, then there would be no question---I would be a buyer. As for now, I am looking for some input on various headers.

I am looking at a LQ4 6.0 with the 4L60E transmission. I am still going to put in the 4.9 Stroker and see how I like it. I will keep the 4.9 while I build the LQ4. Once the LQ4 is completed, then I will sell the 4.9 (to recoupe some of my costs). But the thought of a 4.5 Duramax is intriguing.

Just for the fun of entertaining an interesting idea, does anyone have any thoughts on the prospect of the GM 4.5 Duramax as a viable retrofit in place of an LS1 in a Cherokee? I have considered swapping in a 4 BT (too noisy and dirty), then a 3.0 CRD (too few and too expensive) but scrapped...

I do appreciate this info on the AW4. I am curious about automatic transmissions too. I would like to rebuild one. I am going to see how my trans holds up to my 4.9. If it fails, then I will look into what failed and see if I can correct it. I think the rebuild kit from Import Performance...