Wrangler Unlimited Engines...
10-25-2020, 05:16 PM
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JK Newbie
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Wrangler Unlimited Engines...
Tell me, if you were buying new, would you choose the turbo or go with the tried and true V6? Getting ready to pull the trigger soon...1500/dollar option for the 6...not too worried about the extra charge, just do not want to make a mistake. Thank you
10-25-2020, 05:47 PM
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Good question.. Have not heard or read of issues with the Turbo 4... Fiat has years of experience with small displacement turbo engines in Europe; hopefully that is in the Turbo 4. I'm old school - no replacement for displacement. I have driven the 4 and it has plenty of power good kick does have the classic turbo lag. I'm not making any recommendation. Have a 2020 Renegade with a 1.3L Turbo and after the lag it HITS hard in the power band.
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10-26-2020, 02:35 AM
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My general understanding with any turbo type horse power assistance means an earlier engine life expectancy.
Think of yourself as the 6 cylinder, walking. And a child as the turbo 4 working much harder to keep up.
As I have always said. Most anything new is nice. It’s the second half life that I’m after. Best of luck.
Think of yourself as the 6 cylinder, walking. And a child as the turbo 4 working much harder to keep up.
As I have always said. Most anything new is nice. It’s the second half life that I’m after. Best of luck.
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