Ernie
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Assuming we see a 3 engine line up with the Hurricane, updated Pentastar and the diesel, what are we all thinking will be the base engine (Pentastar I would think?) and how much price difference between them?
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I would assume the V6 as well. My guess is still has less HP then the 4cly and since they have been making them since 2012 its economy of scale willl keep the price down.Assuming we see a 3 engine line up with the Hurricane, updated Pentastar and the diesel, what are we all thinking will be the base engine (Pentastar I would think?) and how much price difference between them?
Yea should be able to flash ECU (or piggyback plugin module) that ups HP another 25-50 easily without putting any more stress on the engine. How much more the engine can take reliaby depends on engine block construction.If the 4cly turbo is 300hp stock .... with a simple reflash you should easily see it between 325-350.
For example on a 2.0L VW Golf R motor .... a reflash will take it from 294HP to 357HP. Factory Turbocharged cars are always leaving power on the table and by far the best bang for the $.
truck will at least be a 4 door however i dont know if there will also be a 2 door truck or not i dont know anything about the standard engine@Milous - can you clarify what the least expensive model will be? For example rumors suggest standard engine is the pentastar, so does that mean that the 4cyl turbo will be an upgrade and cost more? Also JT pickup has there been any confirmation as to 2dr or 4dr or both? Im very up to date on the JL , but a little behind on the pickup. Thanks
Selling the 3.6 Pentastar as a more expensive option is not going to fly imo. I'm betting the 4 cyl will cost more due to better torque and mpg and in a few years replace the V6 completely. That seems to be the trend.@Milous - can you clarify what the least expensive model will be? For example rumors suggest standard engine is the pentastar, so does that mean that the 4cyl turbo will be an upgrade and cost more? Also JT pickup has there been any confirmation as to 2dr or 4dr or both? Im very up to date on the JL , but a little behind on the pickup. Thanks
I agree that in the near future we may see Pentax's tar usurped by 4-cyl'sSelling the 3.6 Pentastar as a more expensive option is not going to fly imo. I'm betting the 4 cyl will cost more due to better torque and mpg and in a few years replace the V6 completely. That seems to be the trend.
Hurricane will also be the lowest cost of all the engine options if they decide to position the Pentastar above it. Which would make it an amazing value if it gets around the projected 300 HP.I voted for Hurricane because:
- Diesel won't be available at launch
- Diesel will have a significant upcharge
- Diesel fuel costs more now
- Hurricane will likely make more torque than Pentastar (which isn't hard to do)
- Hurricane will be tuneable for much larger power gains than Pentastar
- Hurricane will have better MPG ratings than Pentastar
Guys need to get past the fear of four cylinders. This is NOT going to be like the 2.5L in the YJ that barely had enough power to use 3rd gear.