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Apr 26, 2011 | 10:09 AM

JKBuyer2012

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From: Dirty Jerz

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Would you rather have the new Pennstar 3.6 or the 3.8 w/ a RIPP Supercharger?

Apr 26, 2011 | 10:22 AM

BKGM Jeepers

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Don't have the specs on the new JK 3.6 yet.

What are they?

Apr 26, 2011 | 10:35 AM

JKBuyer2012

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Originally Posted by BKGM Jeepers

Don't have the specs on the new JK 3.6 yet.

What are they?

I understand nothing has been officially released, but lets for the sake of arguement assume ~260 HP & ~268 lb/torque.

17/22 MPG

Apr 26, 2011 | 10:35 AM

isshinryu28

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Pentastar with SC lol

Apr 26, 2011 | 10:37 AM

Paws

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For longevity of the engine I would pick the Penstar. Only because I have not heard any feedback on how long how many miles the RIPP super charger / 3.8 will last.

Apr 26, 2011 | 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Paws

For longevity of the engine I would pick the Penstar. Only because I have not heard any feedback on how long how many miles the RIPP super charger / 3.8 will last.

X2 - Are you going to get more than 100K out of a SC 3.8? My guess is probably not.

Apr 26, 2011 | 11:19 AM

mpkelley20

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If the Pentastar is even remotely like the one currently in the GC, then I would defitnitely go that route. Had a GC for a rental for a few days and had a blast with it. Of course, who knows how reliable the pentastar enigine is....

Take your Pick: (Engines)

Take your Pick: (Engines)

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