3.7 now going into other jeep models.....

dano104 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:16 pm

Do you think the fact that these other "popular" jeeps receiving our 3.7 will open the aftermarket up to more engine performance options?

rs4mtnitro · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:19 pm

I don't think they are getting a 3.7 I think averything is getting a 3.8.

gone_jeepin · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:24 pm

but it does mean the wrangler guys can't rag on us for not having the 4.0, cause they won't have one either!!! :twisted:

dano104 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:29 pm

darn!! I was hopping for some compatibility finally!

gone_jeepin · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:32 pm

what are you looking for?

frank6772 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:40 pm

rs4mtnitro wrote:

I don't think they are getting a 3.7 I think averything is getting a 3.8.

And If im not mistaken, that 3.8 is coming out of the Caravan! Let it be known that our 3.7 is shared with a pick up and not a minivan! :lol:

mikekj_cda · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:41 pm

frank6772 wrote:

rs4mtnitro wrote:

I don't think they are getting a 3.7 I think averything is getting a 3.8.

And If im not mistaken, that 3.8 is coming out of the Caravan! Let it be known that our 3.7 is shared with a pick up and not a minivan! :lol:

Cheers to that !

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:43 pm

It is weird that the 3.8L in the new Wrangler is considered a CAR engine and our 3.7L is considered a TRUCK engine. The difference being that the 3.7L uses a timing Chain and the 3.8L uses a timing belt. While it doesn't concern me at all and I trust the 3.8L, it is interesting. I swear I will most likely end up w/ one less KJ in the driveway with a JK replacing it. Man I like that Jeep!

dano104 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:46 pm

Just bolt ons i.e. headers, maybe a lower boost supercharger ( i know about the previous attempts )..... Just basic bolt on power upgrades

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:50 pm

You can find some compatability with Dodge Trucks with the 3.7L in Dodge forums...wish ya'll could fit the air box in a KJ...about 25% bigger.

frank6772 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:57 pm

I have to admit, If I had waited a few months, I might have bought one of those new JK's myself. They are really sweet. And the fact that it now comes as a 4 door convertable, just makes it even more intresting. Sounds and looks like an old cherokee with a removable top.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:24 pm

The 3.7 is going into tons of different models. The only thing the 3.8 is going in is the wrangler. I would say that we will get some performace mods later on.

FreedomKJ · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:34 pm

JJsKJ wrote:

It is weird that the 3.8L in the new Wrangler is considered a CAR engine and our 3.7L is considered a TRUCK engine. The difference being that the 3.7L uses a timing Chain and the 3.8L uses a timing belt. While it doesn't concern me at all and I trust the 3.8L, it is interesting. I swear I will most likely end up w/ one less KJ in the driveway with a JK replacing it. Man I like that Jeep!

Timing belts are EVIL!

smithstoo · **Posted:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:41 pm

FreedomKJ wrote:

JJsKJ wrote:

It is weird that the 3.8L in the new Wrangler is considered a CAR engine and our 3.7L is considered a TRUCK engine. The difference being that the 3.7L uses a timing Chain and the 3.8L uses a timing belt. While it doesn't concern me at all and I trust the 3.8L, it is interesting. I swear I will most likely end up w/ one less KJ in the driveway with a JK replacing it. Man I like that Jeep!

Timing belts are EVIL!

i agree.... chain is the way & the light..... :wink[/b]

SS-Virus · **Posted:** Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:42 am

dano104 wrote:

Just bolt ons i.e. headers, maybe a lower boost supercharger ( i know about the previous attempts )..... Just basic bolt on power upgrades

I got the headers, but I swear it will not give much power that you think, the only thing I like is the sound :wink:

But if we can install the V8 5.7L (HEMI), man the KJ will rock

mb818 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:47 am

how did you get the JBA headers? i heard there was a waiting list on pre-orders and nobody has gotten them yet... then there was word about them pulling the plug on the headers altogether because of lack of orders...

see here: (last four posts on page) http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=7953&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15

Mark

VTNomad · **Posted:** Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:16 pm

The Wrangler is supposed to be getting the 3.7L, but there are enough being made, so the going with the 3.8L initially (first 6 months of production I heard). And yes, the 3.8L is a minivan engine. I better not hear another word about grocery bag hooks.

They're coming out with a new 4.0L to me the new emission standards, but I don't remember the year it's coming out. I don't think it's 2008, but it could be 2010 or 2012. I'll have to do some digging when I get the chance.

KY Liberty · **Joined:** Sat Jul 09, 2005 1:46 pm **Posts:** 1195

SS-Virus wrote:

dano104 wrote:

Just bolt ons i.e. headers, maybe a lower boost supercharger ( i know about the previous attempts )..... Just basic bolt on power upgrades

I got the headers, but I swear it will not give much power that you think, the only thing I like is the sound :wink:

But if we can install the V8 5.7L (HEMI), man the KJ will rock

Where did you get the headers? I've been trying to get headers for over 5 years.

rs4mtnitro · **Posted:** Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:17 pm

The 4.0 v6 is the engine they are using in the nitro rt. The 3.8 is replacing the 3.7. The nitro, new body liberty and wrangler are all getting it.

nickmv · **Posted:** Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:22 pm

we need to start a petition to bring back our beloved 4.0L, after a few improvements!!!! (well, for all of us former XJ or TJ owners)

3.7 now going into other jeep models.....

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