You know if you really want to start swapping things around cause you just have to change something, the swap I think I would be looking at for improved performance and improved fuel mileage would be Chevy LS1 or truck equivalent. You can get them with stand-alone computer systems for them too. It most likely wouldnÆt be a cheap swap, but I donÆt think you will get what you really want from upgrading the 304 or swapping to a 350. Yeah you can make changes that will give you more power, but typically you will always sacrifice fuel economy when you increase power on a given power plant. The LS1 is such a nice engine too, light and plenty of power even in stock form. I have wanted to do a LS1 swap into a Porsche 944 for a while, but I havenÆt had the cash to get the 944S rolling again in stock dress, let alone doing an engine swap. With your drive train its good if you donÆt abuse it. Like with anything more power or more throttle isnÆt always the answer, but if you take your time plan your lines and think about your right foot those components should hold up to ~350 HP with 35Æs IF you are careful. I have 35Æs on a reverse cut Dana 44 front and Ford 9.0ö rear on my Ford with 3.55 gears and both have held up just fine to what my 400 puts out (I am not sure on number, and I didnÆt build the engine but I know its more then stock).

By the way your jeep does sound like a pretty nice package, may I ask how much that ran you out in Cali? They would go for quite a bit out here if you find one for sale.

Sean