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I haven't actually gotten my hands on a Wrangler diesel in person. So I was watching the video from Case 250 on YouTube when he picked up his JLURD with great interest. The first thing that came into my mind when he popped the hood was "Wow, there isn't a lot of room in there". Two things jumped out at me immediately:
1. I'm not sure there would be room for a dual battery set up, even with extensive alterations to existing components.
2. The air intake is on the other side than the 3.6! This means that petrol versions of the snorkel that I've had my eye on won't work with the diesel. New designs will have to be made, and the snorkel will be on the driver's side.
Looking at the two engine bays side by side, there isn't a ton more room with the 3.6 liter, so maybe I'm just feeling pessimistic.
Here's the EcoDiesel:
And here is the 3.6:
I've heard the area down around the wheel wells is also more crowded with goodies, which makes me wonder whether fitting an ARB dual compressor under the hood is possible with the oil burner. Luckily, I'm sure there are clever individuals with far more ingenuity than I working on how to cram a mod or two under the hood as I write this. That being said, I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you plan to fit under the hood of your diesel. What are your thoughts on the engine bay of the Wrangler Ecodiesel? Do you think there is more or less room to fit modifications under the hood than with the 3.6?
1. I'm not sure there would be room for a dual battery set up, even with extensive alterations to existing components.
2. The air intake is on the other side than the 3.6! This means that petrol versions of the snorkel that I've had my eye on won't work with the diesel. New designs will have to be made, and the snorkel will be on the driver's side.
Looking at the two engine bays side by side, there isn't a ton more room with the 3.6 liter, so maybe I'm just feeling pessimistic.
Here's the EcoDiesel:
And here is the 3.6:
I've heard the area down around the wheel wells is also more crowded with goodies, which makes me wonder whether fitting an ARB dual compressor under the hood is possible with the oil burner. Luckily, I'm sure there are clever individuals with far more ingenuity than I working on how to cram a mod or two under the hood as I write this. That being said, I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you plan to fit under the hood of your diesel. What are your thoughts on the engine bay of the Wrangler Ecodiesel? Do you think there is more or less room to fit modifications under the hood than with the 3.6?
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