Is 2.0 Turbo Worth It?

[clindsey]

I am looking at upgrading from my JK to JL. I have found several 2.0 Turbo models, but I am hesitant with them since my JK has a 3.6. Would I go wrong with the 2.0 Turbo?

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[yokramer]

Do you want better power, better mpg, and less issues? Or are you someone scared of turbos and technology?

 

[c20040215]

What's the reason you crossed out 6.4 hemi? lol

 

[yokramer]

Based on the fact that this will be the 3rd thread hes made about this Im gonna go with just get the 3.6 and deal with the issues.

 

[James Westfall]

I am looking at upgrading from my JK to JL. I have found several 2.0 Turbo models, but I am hesitant with them since my JK has a 3.6. Would I go wrong with the 2.0 Turbo?

Worry about everything around the motor, not the motor itself. Neither option is great, there are far more important decisions to be made.

I'm on my fourth JLU, and two of each motor, and my suggestion is to take whichever motor is in the JL you like best.

 

[GinaC]

Eh, this little Alfa turbo engine has been around since 2016 with no major issues. I'm happy with mine.

 

[c20040215]

Eh, this little Alfa turbo engine has been around since 2016 with no major issues. I'm happy with mine.

I watched a Alfa Romeo Giulia review the other day. It actually got great feedback from the owners without any major issues reported. I always like the look but not sure about the Alfa Romeo reliability. Its pretty cheap in the used market. Too bad manual isn't available.

 

[Erievon]

Define "it". The 2.0 is worth a lot of things, but your definition of "IT" seems relevant here.

I have both, and both have treated me well.

 

[DaltonGang]

I am looking at upgrading from my JK to JL. I have found several 2.0 Turbo models, but I am hesitant with them since my JK has a 3.6. Would I go wrong with the 2.0 Turbo?

Refer to these other threads you have started. You are being redundant. Lots of good advise in those previous threads.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/engine-3-6-or-2-0-turbo-the-better-choice.158010/

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/issues-with-2-0l-turbo.158710/

 

[Pape]

We need a poll

 

[MountainsOcean]

I went from my third 3.6 JKU, to my first JLU 2.0. I have owned my 2020 since new. 160,000km later. I have no engine problems to report or regrets. The low end torque is nice.

 

[jbcrane]

I have rented 2 x 2.0 Turbos and each one sounded like my wife's sewing machine when I stepped on the gas, not to mention turbo lag. Meanwhile back at the ranch sits a trouble-free, manual transmission, Pentastar 3.6 (non E-Torque) and it sounds like an engine should (as long as there's no ticking). Just a casual observation... .

 

[JamesWyatt]

Refer to these other threads you have started. You are being redundant. Lots of good advise in those previous threads.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/engine-3-6-or-2-0-turbo-the-better-choice.158010/

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/issues-with-2-0l-turbo.158710/

Bot behavior. Let’s see how many threads we end up with.

 

[Ratbert]

Bot behavior. Let’s see how many threads we end up with.

A bot would most likely have spammed it over a few seconds, not half a year.

 

[Guv]

I have rented 2 x 2.0 Turbos and each one sounded like my wife's sewing machine when I stepped on the gas, not to mention turbo lag. Meanwhile back at the ranch sits a trouble-free, manual transmission, Pentastar 3.6 (non E-Torque) and it sounds like an engine should (as long as there's no ticking). Just a casual observation... .

Not sure were the “Turbo Lag” is coming from except for no doubt tanks of 87 oct being the only fuel a rental would get. It has a twin scroll dual entry turbo. Mine has a LSD 44 and will light the tires from a stop. No lag here, now my old WRX had some turbo lag for sure. 50 less hp too.

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