Optional 4.0 Litter V6 on Nitro

[grogiefrog]

I went to Dodge.com and noticed that the top of the line Nitro (R/T) comes with a 4.0 Liter V6 (260 hp/ 265 torque) instead of a 3.7 (210 hp/ 235 torque). I'm surprised that Dodge is not using the 3.8 V6 that is in the '07 Wrangler.

For towing, the 4.0 V6 doesn't tow any more (5,000 lbs. max... R/T only).

The Nitro also comes with Quadra-Trac I, over just part-time four-wheel drive. However, the web site doesn't mention anything about having 4-Low (are they witholding 4-Low from the Nitro?).

Anyway, I hope to see the 4.0 V6 in the '08 Liberty. I guess that means no 4.7 V8 as I've been wishing.

 

[2003KJ]

I'd like to see the 4.0 INLINE 6...but thats history now :-s

 

[stackthepads30]

The Nitro that I test drove last thursday had part time 4 wheel drive....the switch was on the center between driver and passenger seat....it was right next to the cup holder.....but it did not have 4 wheel drive lo

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[Marlon_JB2]

Are you people obsessed with anything that says 4.0L?

 

[reload40s]

The Nitro that I test drove last thursday had part time 4 wheel drive....the switch was on the center between driver and passenger seat....it was right next to the cup holder.....but it did not have 4 wheel drive lo

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The knob for the 4WD looks pretty generic, kinda like a cheap box fan knob.
I would still hate a knob for 4wd engagement even if it was made of solid gold though, I am more of a direct connection type guy.

 

[JeepJeepster]

Are you people obsessed with anything that says 4.0L?

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[hyde]

who knows how long it would take to engage that

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Instantly. I know from personal experience with a 2001 Durango.

 

[hyde]

instantly, really? that's not bad then.
that tow/haul, does that mean O/D off?

 

[desertkj]

instantly, really? that's not bad then.
that tow/haul, does that mean O/D off?

I believe tow/haul is actually different. Im not sure exactly what it does, but my friend has a Yukon XL that has a tow/haul mode and then an entirely different O/D button.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

instantly, really? that's not bad then.
that tow/haul, does that mean O/D off?

Yeah, it's no slower than a hand shifter.

 

[hyde]

doesn't hand shift do it mechanically, while these nobs and buttons do it electronically, and sometimes slip instead of forcing into gear, when you must use it instantly?

 

[Marlon_JB2]

doesn't hand shift do it mechanically, while these nobs and buttons do it electronically, and sometimes slip instead of forcing into gear, when you must use it instantly?

4WD doesn't "lock in" until you drive a few feet anyway. I felt no difference between the two.

 

[JeepJeepster]

doesn't hand shift do it mechanically, while these nobs and buttons do it electronically, and sometimes slip instead of forcing into gear, when you must use it instantly?

When you pull back on you 4x4 lever, it doesnt actually go into 4wd right then. It just (i believe this is how it works) releases a spring that was holding it in 2wd and now lets it go into 4wd when the gears line up.. I could be totally wrong, but I think thats close..

 

[JeepJeepster]

instantly, really? that's not bad then.
that tow/haul, does that mean O/D off?

I believe tow/haul is actually different. Im not sure exactly what it does, but my friend has a Yukon XL that has a tow/haul mode and then an entirely different O/D button.

From what Ive seen, towhaul is the same. Someone told me once that while it also holds it in 3rd, it also makes it upshift alittle later to keep the rpms alittle higher.. Not to sure on that though..

 

[-=JoN=-]

man this is old news

 

[grogiefrog]

Are you people obsessed with anything that says 4.0L?

This means that the '08 Liberty will have a 4.0!

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Are you people obsessed with anything that says 4.0L?

This means that the '08 Liberty will have a 4.0!

No it doesn't. I just don't understand why everybody's obsessed with a hunk of iron?

It's a legendary engine and all, but .....

never mind.

 

[hyde]

I love KJ period

I am sure they said the same thing about grand cherokee when it was about to be introduced.. or when it changed first time.. or second time.. (i like the second generation grand cherokee WJ most)

 

[JeepJeepster]

I love KJ period

I am sure they said the same thing about grand cherokee when it was about to be introduced.. or when it changed first time.. or second time.. (i like the second generation grand cherokee WJ most)

Me too, although we have a 94 grand cherokee that Im VERY fond of!! O