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Bruce @ Jul 7th 2007 10:17AM
Jeep desperately needs to add a more powerful engine option for the Wrangler. The existing minivan engine just doesn't cut it. If they offered a V8 option I would buy one immediately. As it stands, it is just gutless.
Bruce Sherman
fuzzmanmatt @ Jul 7th 2007 10:41AM
So do what tons of people already have done: add one yourself. It's not that hard, conversion kits are all over the place, and if you prefer to pay for it instead of doing it yourself, any good four wheel drive shop will be happy to swap it for you.
Bruce @ Jul 7th 2007 10:53AM
Hi Fuzzmanmatt,
I hear you but I think it is kind of nutty to spend that kind of money for a new Wrangler and then have to swap in a new engine. Chrysler needs to build it right to begin with--and that means a more powerful engine option from the factory.
I test drove one and it is a slug.
Bruce
Mike G @ Jul 7th 2007 1:58PM
I think the new Wrangler looks great, but I was very disappointed that they have never saw fit to include a diesel engine option, either a V6 or a turbo 4.
It would be more powerful, like you're wanting, and would also extend the range of the vehicle at least another hundred miles, for when you're out in the distant wild places far from gas stations.
I gotta think a lot of people would pay an extra thousand for those two advantages.
ZOG @ Jul 7th 2007 8:37PM
Amen to that, Bruce. I've got a 2000 Wrangler with the 190 hp 4.0 liter straight six and I am always wishing I had more power, especially on the freeway. The new Wrangler's V6 is only a 12 hp bump up from my Jeep, not a great improvement. A V8 is sorely needed, although I will say that old six in my Jeep is very tough and dependable, and has good torque for low-speed off-roading.
Don @ Jul 9th 2007 5:02PM
Actually, the 3.8L is quite capable...and perfectly suited for a Wrangler driver.
Bruce @ Jul 9th 2007 5:48PM
Don wrote:"Actually, the 3.8L is quite capable...and perfectly suited for a Wrangler driver. "
Don,
Have you ever driven one???? We have the same engine in our Chrysler minivan. The engine is just barely adequate for the minivan. The Wrangler is heavier--especially the Unlimited.
Go drive the new Wrangler--I did--and then tell us if you still think it is "quite capable" and "perfectly suited for a Wrangler driver."
Honestly, the Wrangler needs more power. As it stands now, it is frustratingly gutless.
Bruce