Question for the lifted rubicons with e torque engine

[kah.mun.rah]

3.6L e-torque, Gamechanger 3.5" on 37's, re-geared to 5.38's. It's got more pick up than stock and cruises 80mph at 16mpg

Be easy on the throttle. 5.38 is a pretty thin ring gear tooth on a Dana 44.

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[Jtphoto]

I wouldn’t be too worried about 5.38 in a a modern D44. I ran them in my JK for over 150k Klm on 37” Pitbulls and broke axles but no issues with gears. Those gears are still stronger then most axle shafts.

 

[davewald]

I have had the unique opportunity to drive both engines with the same exact lift and tires because of a fire. Details HERE. Both engines perform(ed) exceptionally well on the road and on trails. I've run the 3.6 on the Rubicon Trail, Moab, and other BoH and local trails as well as 80mph+ on freeways in Idaho and Utah, and it performs very well. As others have said, stop stressing and get what you want.

 

[Bandit59]

I test drove one today. thinking about it but really wanted the turbo 4. When u went bigger tires. Did you see a performance difference? The v6 seemed sluggish compared to the turbo 4

I have a 3.6 no complaints. It isn’t a 5.7. But hey did not have to pay for a 5.7 either

 

[davered00ss]

You are gonna have to regear a 2.0 for the bigger tires for the same reason. The Turbo makes no difference in the bottom end where the e torque has more power and torque.

Take a look at the Dyno graphs for the two engines. the 2.0 makes loads more torque down low.

 

[Jtphoto]

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Take a look at the Dyno graphs for the two engines. the 2.0 makes loads more torque down low.

There are no Dyno graphs for the 3.6 e torque which adds +90ftlbs torque at start..

 

[davered00ss]

I bought the rubicon with the e-torque yesterday.

 

[Zandcwhite]

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There are no Dyno graphs for the 3.6 e torque which adds +90ftlbs torque at start..

There's no dyno graph for it because it happens so low in the rpms it is almost immeasurable. Does the etorque make a slight difference in low throttle take offs on the street? Sure. It's it even noticeable if you get into the throttle even remotely aggressively, especially in 4LO? Not in the slightest. I believe I read it's only active until 1200rpms. Blip the throttle in the slightest and see how quickly you're above that and your etorque is doing nothing. That being said, both jls we've owned have had etorque, I'm not afraid of its longevity at all. It just isn't the major power adder some think it is. If it were, 0-60s for etorque Jeeps should fall about half way between the same non-etorque model and the 4xe that actually adds 150ftlbs throughout the rpm range. They aren't. They are in fact no different than the non-etorque models. At best its enough boost to make up for its added weight.

 

[Tncdrew]

I bought the rubicon with the e-torque yesterday.

Awesome! Now go and enjoy that new Jeep, and don't worry about any of the opinions in here. ??

 

[davered00ss]

Went wheeling twice today. Second time was with top And doors off. Lol

 

[davered00ss]

 

[davered00ss]

Last photo just to show I’m not afraid to send it. ?. That was really not intentional. A little too much gas

 

[davewald]

I see lots of places to add goodies. Wench, sliders, skids, lights...

 

[davered00ss]

Needs tires. the 33's can go on the tacoma. I need 35's or 37"s

 

[davewald]

Needs tires. the 33's can go on the tacoma. I need 35's or 37"s

35’s are plenty enough for me. Got all these on them

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