I picked up a 2002 TJ X automatic with engine issues. Decided against a V8, going to stroke it instead. Nothing too crazy, going to a 4.5.
It already has a 4" short arm lift so I'll probably do a 1" body lift so 35s will fit comfortably.
I am figuring on:
The bill from the engine rebuilder = $1500-$2000
Labor for engine pull/reinstall = unknown quantities of beer and pizza
Possibly gears = $1000 (may try the 3.73s for a while first to save $)
I am mainly wondering about whether or not there is anything I'll need to do/upgrade for everything to work as it should. And will I have to run higher octane gas?
Thanks in advance. And here's a couple poor quality pics:
It already has a 4" short arm lift so I'll probably do a 1" body lift so 35s will fit comfortably.
I am figuring on:
The bill from the engine rebuilder = $1500-$2000
Labor for engine pull/reinstall = unknown quantities of beer and pizza
Possibly gears = $1000 (may try the 3.73s for a while first to save $)
I am mainly wondering about whether or not there is anything I'll need to do/upgrade for everything to work as it should. And will I have to run higher octane gas?
Thanks in advance. And here's a couple poor quality pics: