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Author:  Cowcatcher [ Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:12 am ]
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Check out this thread started by Clint in the KK Section. It is a pre-release Indy trail ride for the press. The KK was a CRD and the couple of photos that Clint posted were amazing.

Would Jeep have a press run for a KK CRD in Indy if the KK CRD was only for export? Why would they use a CRD at all just for a press run if it were not going to sell here?

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... sc&start=0
Author:  Jeger [ Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:41 am ]
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I will keep my fingers crossed but somehow I still have my doubts that its for the US. How did we not know already?

I just want to know if it says MB or VM under the hood
Author:  jinstall [ Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:03 pm ]
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In euroe thye use the same 2.8 as the KJ has.
Author:  Reflex [ Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:30 pm ]
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I highly doubt its for the US, but my fingers are definatly crossed. If it is, I'd strongly consider one once the 09's hit and the kinks were worked out....
Author:  Jeger [ Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:34 pm ]
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And what tranny does it have? I'm not quite sure how I would feel if its got the 68re in it....
Author:  danoid [ Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:44 pm ]
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Jeger wrote:
And what tranny does it have? I'm not quite sure how I would feel if its got the 68re in it....


I think it would be awesome if it did, but it doesn't. The Nitro CRD has the Mercedes 5 speed if that's any indication.
Author:  BiodieselJeep.com [ Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:32 am ]
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This is still the VM CRD? It would be great if we could apply the lessons learned here on our 2.8L (ORM, etc) to a new Jeep. The 2.8 is just the right size, IMHO.

Still think the spare tire on the underside is:
1) stupid (try and get that with a flat in a muddy, real off-road situation)
2) uncool (hey, coolness is important)
3) wasteful of interior space/gastank space

However, if we remove the spare, that leaves room for ALL kinds of mods!!!! Lessee: Veggie-oil tank, lift-pump. electrical converter.... :lol:
Author:  MrMopar64 [ Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:08 pm ]
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The CRD in the KK is the same one that is in the KA/Nitro, JK/Wrangler, RT/Minivan. It's the new 2.8L VM diesel - called the "Panther" engine. More hp/tq than the motor that was used in KJ with better fuel economy. Unfortunately there won't be any NAFTA versions of these platforms before 2010/2012 due to NOx emissions.
Author:  Cowcatcher [ Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:13 pm ]
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MrMopar64 wrote:
The CRD in the KK is the same one that is in the KA/Nitro, JK/Wrangler, RT/Minivan. It's the new 2.8L VM diesel - called the "Panther" engine. More hp/tq than the motor that was used in KJ with better fuel economy. Unfortunately there won't be any NAFTA versions of these platforms before 2010/2012 due to NOx emissions.


That may b trade-in time for me...unless a diesel Pilot shows up or I die of old age.
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