I support the AZ division for usdot and have friends in yuma. It's been crazy, like 90deg at 10pm!
Texas is kind of on the coast. Like it is on the coast yeah, but where I'm at it's not even close to the coast. Saying DFW is affected by coastal temperatures is like saying Arkansas is affected by coastal temperatures. Dallas is 279 mi from the closest beach. Shoot, Phoenix, AZ is closer to a beach by a good hundred miles (164mi) than Dallas is. Phoenix also has a generally cooler summer than Dallas as well though. Though I still think Oman takes the cake here!
I took the TRX to Cross Bar a couple of weeks ago when it was 106. I cranked up that 702 hp Hellcat at 6am, drove 2h20m to the Park, wheeled for 7 hours and then drove 2h20m back home. My fan sounded like a jet Fighter but the motor never got hot and I ran the AC on the entire trip, trail and all. I do have an aftermarket bumper and winch which required a oil-cooler relocation and I was worried about less airflow since it eliminated the "RAM-AIR" but it didn't have any issues.
Just wait for the Last Call Special Editions . $29,995 was the markup on the local’s Jailbreak Challenger. Although there was a lesser of the ~8 of them they Only wanted $14,995 over for.
Edit—or was it $19,995
If your prime directive is fun to drive, it is worth every dime of that difference.
Aug of 21 build— No issues, problems, or recalls. Except one self inflicted, didn’t bother to recalibrate after 4.56’s and 35’s since I can add 3.5mph at 65. Got Service 4WD, messed with the computer and had to recalibrate.
Yes— the only way to disable is manual shift. I have heard reports that OR+ disables on XR’s but can’t verify, hopefully someone will. If so it should on 24’s. But it was the first thing I tried after the “package re-flash for 4.56-35’s” - Nope ?
+1 to Water Wetter. I used it to reduce the coolant temperature trends in a hot-running MGB. As it was blended with coolant, the reduction wasn't significant, but it was enough to move the Temp needle back into Peace of Mind territory.
My preference is the mirror image of yours.
I'd suggest the value proposition for the V8 is an intangible, like "Fun" as suggested above...and that's fine. I definitely don't see 38 grand of additional hardware being provided; that figure being the current starting price variance between a Rube and a Rube 392.
They are getting more proud of the 392 than others, especially Willys. Pre XR price comparison between it and the diesel (also proud of). After I added all the 392 “standard equipment” and my options (SOT- tow), the price $77.6K vs a little under $69K, added comparable lift and beadlock capable , considered upgrade shocks, frame reinforcement, water diverting hood and it was nearing a wash. Fun factor can’t be priced, but is prized . ?+1 to Water Wetter. I used it to reduce the coolant temperature trends in a hot-running MGB. As it was blended with coolant, the reduction wasn't significant, but it was enough to move the Temp needle back into Peace of Mind territory.
My preference is the mirror image of yours.
I'd suggest the value proposition for the V8 is an intangible, like "Fun" as suggested above...and that's fine. I definitely don't see 38 grand of additional hardware being provided; that figure being the current starting price variance between a Rube and a Rube 392.
