4.0 to 4.0 HO?

I have a few questions...

Would it be better for me to save up and buy a stoker 4.0 I6 for my jeep (1990 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer) or could i put a 4.0 HO in with slight mods? Any feedback at all would be cool.

plus...

how in the world do you tell if you have the 8.25 inch rear end or the dana 35?
thanx ya'll

well i can help with one. i have a 1990 cherokee and on the rear diff cover it should say dana on it and the date it was made if it is the dana 35.

Me, myself and I would opt for the stroker motor.... or possibly a turbo kit on a low mileage H.O. engine.... but then I'd first rebuild the H.O. motor regardless...but that's just me :-) Unless your current prime mover is at death's doorstep, I wouldn't waste my time swapping the LoPo six for the HiPo job...that cost/job will be required in either event so you have to consider what the fruits of your labors will be. IMHO, there's really not much difference between the two versions of the 4.0L to warrent the hassle of yanking your real old motor and slipping in a newer old motor. If you're going to buy an H.O. engine and rebuild it, then that's a cost you could put towards the stroker motor.... which has already been rebuilt and improved. Save your pennies for the engine that's going to make you smile the biggest when it's all said and done.

mike