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Posted: 08/05/08
02:15 PM
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so i have a stock 97 Tj with a baby 4 cyl. its got 96,000 miles on it and there are no issues with it. i has the 5 speed stick too. but i was wondering, would it be more cost effective to rebuild the engine, get a new 4 cyl, or to get a new 6 cyl in the future? i do plan on putting a 3-4 inch lift with a bigger tire, not crazy big. thanks a ton for any help
97 TJ 4 banger, bone stock. i've got a long way to go
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ftgiles
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Posted: 08/05/08
02:48 PM
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The common recomendation is to sell the 2.5L TJ and buy a 4.0L TJ. It will be cheaper than swaping.
The motor, depending on how well it's been taken care of, could last another 50-100K. Then, the least expensive way to fresh'n it up, is a long block replacement.
If you re-gear when you re-tire, the performance can be kept equal. But, fuel economy will suffer. Gearing is always better than bolt-ons, when it comes to engine performance. And cheaper than a engine swap.
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Posted: 08/06/08
12:53 PM
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sounds good, thanks
97 TJ 4 banger, bone stock. i've got a long way to go
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