DIY vs them installing it? 22k seems insane to me but I guess that's cos I'm a DIYer.
Friends 2GR swap in MR2 was 18k I guess
Pentastar V6 in a TJ
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DIY vs them installing it? 22k seems insane to me but I guess that's cos I'm a DIYer.
Friends 2GR swap in MR2 was 18k I guess
The 2012-2014 3.6L V6 Pentastar engines had many issues with their heads which required several redesigns.
The head PN double letter identifier (revision) went from AA to AD before the problems were resolved.
When sourcing a Pentastar engine to install verify the engine is a 2014 or newer so you are not getting an engine with the head problems.
The head PN double letter identifier (revision) went from AA to AD before the problems were resolved.
When sourcing a Pentastar engine to install verify the engine is a 2014 or newer so you are not getting an engine with the head problems.
DIY vs them installing it? 22k seems insane to me but I guess that's cos I'm a DIYer.
Friends 2GR swap in MR2 was 18k I guess
We know your ass cheeks couldn't pass a dollar bill you're so CHEAP....
This is into a JK/JL price but a TJ/LJ would be comparable I'd guess... But if you tried to source a Hellcat take out I'd guess you're at $12K minimum & you'd need a 4x4 8HP to go behind it since the Challenger won't work.
I so am. I have a friend and we always joke "ya don't pay off a house early spending money for X!!"
Holy moly that is expensive. They need to put a "spoiler" over those prices, no POORS allowed!!!
The 3.6 is not half bad. It was built for fleet use and it has been out long enough to have a very proven track record. It’s one of the last port injection engines so the injectors and manifold don’t get all gummy. I wonder how well the 3.6 and 8 speed packages in the tj. If it would allow for proper front suspension uptravel, a tummy tuck at least as good as stock drivetrain with a savvy skid, and a reasonable rear driveshaft length I think it would be an extremely compelling option.
I wish I was a cheap ass..... But I just waste money on stupid shit....
Thanks, I knew some of them had issues. Still not sure I'd swap a V-6 over a V-8...
You can get close to that with a Hemi... You might need a slight drop skid like a 1" possibly a 2". The 8HP is a large transmission
I also would not put that V6 in a TJ
For me right now its either a stroker motor or an LS
For me right now its either a stroker motor or an LS
If I were going to the trouble of swapping in that engine, I would probably do a JK tub & interior swap as well, so at least I could be comfortable while I sit and wait for a tow truck.
On the other hand, I can probably help you wire up your CEL to stay on all the time with your current setup. I can only assume that's what your end goal is.
On the other hand, I can probably help you wire up your CEL to stay on all the time with your current setup. I can only assume that's what your end goal is.
Lots of tech info on the Allpar website, but couldn't find the actual weight of the 3.6L Pentastar. As an earlier poster stated . . . a 4.6L stroker with aluminum head . . . that sounds very interesting.
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According to this article, the "new" V-6 for 2016 "will weigh 326 pounds in the Grand Cherokee, four pounds less than the current V-6."
Chrysler Reveals Major Revisions to Pentastar V-6 ? News ? Car and Driver | Car and Driver Blog
From this Allpar article, it shows specs for the 2004 version of the 5.7 Hemi, which includes:
Weight (with induction, wiring, flexplate, and exhaust manifolds, but not accessories) 485 lbs
The modern 5.7 Mopar Hemi V8 engine
Chrysler Reveals Major Revisions to Pentastar V-6 ? News ? Car and Driver | Car and Driver Blog
From this Allpar article, it shows specs for the 2004 version of the 5.7 Hemi, which includes:
Weight (with induction, wiring, flexplate, and exhaust manifolds, but not accessories) 485 lbs
The modern 5.7 Mopar Hemi V8 engine
I can think of a V6 I'd like to have in my Jeep. Not sure that the front suspension can be beefed up enough to support it though.
You might as well step up to the 478 V-6 while you're it . And this front suspension ....
JEEPSTEVENANAIMO
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You want the blown on thats sitting in my jku? these motors are absolute trash garbage.
I see endless problems on a Gladiator forum I look at. They have real valve train issues , but at least they are expensive . Sorry about your JKU , bummer !
JEEPSTEVENANAIMO
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the oil cooler has serious issues on them. its so ridiculous and if you dont catch it in time...blown motor. i have a aev jku350 that i paid $90k for and cant drive it lol. sits in a storage lot. my swap will be a om606 from mercedes (i work for them) with a dieselpunk intake plenum and pump.
Got a P06DD? Change the oil pressure sensor. (requires removing both layers of the intake).
Still got a P06DD? Change the oil cooler housing. (requires removing both layers of the intake). Pray you don't crack it in the process, since it's plastic, and we all know how well plastic holds up to heat cycling.
Still got a P06DD? Replace the oil pump hi/lo solenoid. What's that? No, they don't actually sell that solenoid separate from the oil pump. And whatever the strongest adhesive on earth is doesn't hold a candle to the adhesive they presumably mined off the tail of some comet to glue the upper half of the oil pan to the block, because when has a gasket ever worked in the history of automotive design? My favorite part of this job is actually a tie: (a) the fact that you have to remove the lower timing gear to get the pump out and (b) the near impossibiity of fishing the solenoid wires from the timing chain area through the block and back out the side.
Still got a P06DD? You and everybody else, my dude.
Of course all the Gladiators were built in 2020 and newer and have many VVT / rocker arm / cam issues. So take that with a grain of salt. the head casting may be okay , but it doesn't matter since the valvetrain isn't reliable.
I believe the company that's doing the V-6 swap decided to reuse the giant pile of engines they were removing from JKs, JLs, and JTs and see if they could sell em.
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Hadn't thought about that.... But good point.... They'll sell you some Dana 44 Rubicon axles too from a JK/JL/JT...
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