302? or not.... need input

I am not in need of technical information in this post, i have seen the build threads and putting a 302 in a jeep is straight forward. if ever a man had a question the build threads available on this forum would be more than enough to answer in some capacity.



having said that. :laugh:



i was gifted this 302 out of a bronco.



it was running and blew a head gasket, wouldn't take much to build a good little 302, which i am good at.



but do i really want it in my YJ? its been sitting waiting on me to figure out what i should do. so i am calling on all you small block YJ owners to point this smoke wagon in the right direction.



ive been looking around and just cant get the straight answer :peaking:



its a weekend warrior i like to keep street legal and i live in coastal Texas... so its like Florida without the giant scoop of awesome on top and less old people.... tallest thing around is a bridge here or there so hill climbing isn't an issue to warrant the task.



i am nearly unlimited in terms of tools and shop space, i have a small machine shop and decent weld shop in my back yard.



so ability isn't a problem, its justification.



i like my 2.5 :fistlaugh: not really... :club:



but im not sure if i shold do the 302 swap or grab up a 4.0



couldn't upload a picture for whatever reason... i will work on that.