5.9 Rebuild on the cheap: Now Just Empty Every Pocket build.
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Just a side not, Engine Builder magazine built a 318 into a 392 stroker and they made 477 HP@5800 rpm & 481 Ft/Pds Torque@4400 rpm with 421@2800 & 410@6000. Not a bad torque curve and damn nice numbers period.
Engine Builder Magazine Look for the article called Sticker Shock for the write up on the final build.
Engine Builder Magazine Look for the article called Sticker Shock for the write up on the final build.
Wheeler buddy of mine put a 360 in his TJ with some minor mods. He just finish his wife's TJ (wheeler also), stroked from 318 to the 392. Been about a month or so since completion. Looking forward to seeing it in action.
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WK,
Remember that my TJ is a pig and weighs in at 5,000lbs. That CRD60 rear axle, HP44 front, STaK's t-case and beadlock wheels w/38" TSL SX tires adds up. I think my drivetrain can take the power.
I'll be his TJ and his wife's are both great rigs. Just keep your fingers crossed that I get it done in time to come down for the Rubby.
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It is good to see some positive stroked 318 commentary.
Usually it is all about cubes, and if you're building a stroked 318, why not start with a 360.
I've been thinking of getting another block and building a 392 to swap into my truck, being it is a 5.2L.
Most built engines seem to be about big power and torque, but they also seem to be high revving engines... I don't need axle snapping numbers, and certainlly not at 6,000+rpm... even with a more agressive driving style, I'm only going to ~3,500rpm (manual trans).
If stock is 230hp/300ftlbs, I would think 350hp/400ftlbs in a 600-4500rpm range would be more than enough for my practical needs in this truck.
There's hope for me yet
Usually it is all about cubes, and if you're building a stroked 318, why not start with a 360.
I've been thinking of getting another block and building a 392 to swap into my truck, being it is a 5.2L.
Most built engines seem to be about big power and torque, but they also seem to be high revving engines... I don't need axle snapping numbers, and certainlly not at 6,000+rpm... even with a more agressive driving style, I'm only going to ~3,500rpm (manual trans).
If stock is 230hp/300ftlbs, I would think 350hp/400ftlbs in a 600-4500rpm range would be more than enough for my practical needs in this truck.
There's hope for me yet
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I would hope to be closer to $6k for half those gains.
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Oh I'm no way worried about your stuff holding up. Its still just do much Binford-ish is all. Haha
I got both sets fingers crossed. Our kickoff meeting Saturday the 10th!
I got both sets fingers crossed. Our kickoff meeting Saturday the 10th!
WK,
Remember that my TJ is a pig and weighs in at 5,000lbs. That CRD60 rear axle, HP44 front, STaK's t-case and beadlock wheels w/38" TSL SX tires adds up. I think my drivetrain can take the power.
I'll be his TJ and his wife's are both great rigs. Just keep your fingers crossed that I get it done in time to come down for the Rubby.
Wildman
Remember that my TJ is a pig and weighs in at 5,000lbs. That CRD60 rear axle, HP44 front, STaK's t-case and beadlock wheels w/38" TSL SX tires adds up. I think my drivetrain can take the power.
I'll be his TJ and his wife's are both great rigs. Just keep your fingers crossed that I get it done in time to come down for the Rubby.
Wildman
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I get all the parts needed and then when it warms up I can get back to work. If it hadn't been raining like crazy it was 47* here yesterday.
