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Mopar opens Jeep/Dodge toybox and builds the Psychotic Six
Click above to view all of Mopar's "Psychotic Six"
While you won't be able to buy any of what Four Wheeler Blog calls Mopar's "Psychotic Six", you are permitted to drool so grab your kerchiefs and read on. FWB has the scoop on half a dozen project vehicles that Mopar's been wrenching on and are ready for prime time. The lot includes four Wrangler-based vehicles, one Dodge Ram and one Jeep Liberty.
We begin with the Jeep HEMI JK that's got a 110-inch wheelbase to prevent wheelies caused by its 6.1L V8. Then there's the Jeep Dana 60 JK, so named after its "Military Spec" Dana 60 rear axle. Our favorite is the Diesel TJ (above), which is basically a Wrangler outfitted with a 2.8L four-cylinder oil burner. The silver medal gets awarded to the Jeep J8 Sarge that is seriously spec'd out for some unforgiving ground warfare. The Cummins Power Wagon is inspired by PWs of old and powered by a 6.7L Cummins diesel. Finally we have the Jeep Liberator II that adds some serious off-roading equipment to the standard Liberty.
Four Wheeler Blog says these vehicles have already been revealed somewhere (a desert, we suspect), and it will have more detailed info on each of them in the August issue of Four Wheeler accompanied by some amazing photography of dune jumping and sand surfing.
Gallery: Mopar's Psychotic Six
[Source: Four Wheeler Blog]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
mroverlord 5:43PM (4/08/2008)
So when can WE buy a 2.8L diesel Wrangler here in the US....DAMMNIT!!!!
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TriShield 5:48PM (4/08/2008)
It's surprising that the Wrangler, as big and heavy as it is now does not offer any optional V8 like it did in the 1970s. The HEMI is only a $900 on Dodge trucks and were I a Wrangler customer I would certainly opt for it over the anemic minivan V6 the runabout is saddled with.
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Brent 5:57PM (4/08/2008)
$900... upgrading from the 4.7 V8, right?
Guenther 9:17AM (4/09/2008)
going to the Hemi in the JK would require upgrading the Trans, T-case and both axles to keep things reliable. Most of those parts are big enough on the Ram.
Benfolio 5:50PM (4/08/2008)
I'm sure it doesn't just swap right in though.
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geo.stewart 6:03PM (4/08/2008)
take the Sarge and let's have a rehash of Rat Patrol!
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HC 6:16PM (4/08/2008)
I would buy a diesel Sarge right away.
TriShield 6:06PM (4/08/2008)
It's about the most straightforward V8 swap out there.
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Justin 6:09PM (4/08/2008)
Loving that wrangler with the 6.1, although I would be more than satisfied with either the 4.7 or 5.7 to get at least a little better mpg.
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Bob 6:57PM (4/08/2008)
Just when I was giving up hope on a Diesel Wrangler.
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Kevin 7:06PM (4/08/2008)
Go to ChryslerLLC website. There's a link in the upper right corner that will allow you to tell them what you want.
I requested the blue jeep with the dana 60 axle, the lift and mopar front/rear bumpers. Damn sweet!!
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MajorGeek 7:19PM (4/08/2008)
Love my Hummer but I might just consider one of these Wranglers, worth it in cost savings alone and they are damn good looking! Exception, Rubicon, now everyone who has one will add a light bar to look off road ;)
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Juan 8:58PM (4/08/2008)
Yeah, but the Rubicon IS the most capable Wrangler off-road. Let them add their light bar. Maybe they'll use it.
It's more likely to see some off-pavement action than an average Hummer, anyway :)
MajorGeek 9:54PM (4/08/2008)
Agreed! Most H2's never see off road. Too bad.
The Rubicon, I thought was at one time a Wrangler variation, the one that says Rubicon in the pictures looks like a Patriot or something, what am I missing?
MajorGeek 9:59PM (4/08/2008)
Check the pictures here on Autoblog for the Rubicon, it looks like aLiberty with the letters Rubicon on it. Im guessing they are using the name elsewhere? I dont see the Liberty being an offroad vehicle? Let me know!
http://www.jeep.com/en/2008/liberty/
http://www.jeep.com/en/2008/wrangler/
nick.richards 8:21AM (4/09/2008)
If you like the looks of your Hummer, here are some options for your truck, which gets the same FE as the Rubicon...
http://blogs.fourwheeler.com/6236540/whats-new/breaking-news-hummer-adds-front-locker-option-to-h3-and-h3t/index.html
Dan 9:24PM (4/08/2008)
All these drool worthy concepts using off the shelf parts they already have.
But what do they have you can actually buy?
Crap like the Compass that you wouldn't want if it were free.
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friko 11:30PM (4/08/2008)
Strangely, I like this version of the Liberty. Give it to me in Jeep green or black and I'll be happy.
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oilburner 11:42PM (4/08/2008)
To quote a movie line, "Build it and they will come." Chrysler make the DIESEL Wrangler or Dakota and I WILL buy one and trade in the Toyota Tacoma.
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Johnny Moses 8:24PM (4/10/2008)
You should trade in your Tacoma regardless.. Whats a Tacoma? A 4wd Camry?