Any news on Inline-6 Hurricane engine coming to Gladiator?

[TwelveSoldier]

Any scoop on the inline 6 coming to the gladiator? I think they should give it to the gladiator before the Wrangler because the JL got the 392 and the JT didn't. On the JL forum there is talk that someone in the know said their was some frame updates coming and its believed to be for the new inline 6. Anyone on here in the know?

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[Lost1wing]

I still think they would sell better with a v8 or twin turbo v6. Inline 6? Looking to gain on torque? I think I would keep what I have over an inline 6. Wasn't thrilled with the TJ. It is not that I think the 3.6l is any better, but I don't see it worth the time and energy to trade up. On the other hand if a v8 was to come out from the factory, I'd go for it. Tell me your thoughts on the inline 6.

 

[kickingaz]

It would be a good fit for the Mojave, but I don't expect it to happen.

 

[Jefe1018]

Who knows… I might consider taking a hard look if they figure out how to keep the thing cool enough to not derated like the ecodiesel, assuming it comes with similar torque numbers.

 

[Lunentucker]

The Hurricane is the only one I'd be interested in.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/hurricane-i6-crate-motor-announced.64089/

 

[FloridaMan655321]

In-line engines are much better for torque, so I certainly wish the Gladiator had one. I also understand it’s much more compact to have a V engine.

 

[ZoMojave]

Happens for the Ram lineup in 2024. WL Grand Cherokee will be due for a refresh in '25-'26 and most likely next in line.

 

[Mr._Bill]

I'm not an insider, but I'm fairly certain you will not see any additional engine options for quite some time. Maybe when they are ready to put the electric options in the lineup.

 

[ZoMojave]

I'm not an insider, but I'm fairly certain you will not see any additional engine options for quite some time. Maybe when they are ready to put the electric options in the lineup.

Agreed. There may be an electric option before the I6.

 

[jay21mojave]

Article - How much horsepower Dodge Hurricrate.. Depending on the variant, new Dodge HurricCrate engines deliver between 420 and 550 horsepower and from 468 to 531 lb-ft of torque, according to HotCars. Meanwhile, the even more powerful Hellephant V8 engines produce between 900 and 1,100 hp.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/oth...n&cvid=9d26f1e16fb34d5a9734363affe8a174&ei=63

 

[TwelveSoldier]

I like my diesel currently. But finding parts by aftermarket suppliers is hard. Just looking for an oil filter itself is complicated enough (dealer $100). Then there's the oil search. Dealer is putting T6 but I looked at the bottles in the stores and it doesn't have the chrysler MS 1992 (or something something 1992, don't recall all the digits). So I seen one here where Penzoil is a popular choice. But not on my local store shelves at 8 different auto part stores. So I know they have all the gas ones and oil is easier to come by for them. Looking at their torque ratings for the inline 6 with turbo seems like it makes much more sense. If they did the 4xe with the inline 6 and over 40 miles range (all electric), then I'd be in on that. But I read over and over the EcoDiesel is gone soon, so finding parts will become even harder. I don't like the V6 gasser, I've got a Wrangler with it already.

I had the ole inline 6 in my 89 cherokee (really miss those poke out windows) and it was all power. I did have some bigger issues I couldn't figure out that was causing engine surges. I checked everything and replaced almost everything before meeting my wife and joining the military, then abandoning it at my mothers house. It was later sacrificed to Hurricane Katrina and floated away. But when it was working, it was great. It was fast and torquey enough to get me through some serious trails of mud, sand, downed trees, rocks, and other obstacles. So I figure a return of the inline would suit me fine. However, I'm just a few years before retiring and really don't want a car payment then if I can help it. Especially if prices tilt closer to the $100k mark.

 

[Cansberry]

I still think they would sell better with a v8 or twin turbo v6. Inline 6? Looking to gain on torque? I think I would keep what I have over an inline 6. Wasn't thrilled with the TJ. It is not that I think the 3.6l is any better, but I don't see it worth the time and energy to trade up. On the other hand if a v8 was to come out from the factory, I'd go for it. Tell me your thoughts on the inline 6.

You get better torque, and the horsepower figures on those Hurricanes is nothing to sneeze at. V8s were good when car manufacturers couldn't figure out how to make power efficiently, but we're past that.

 

[Pikerunner]

Agreed. There may be an electric option before the I6.

Where did you get the Mojave dash sticker?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I still think they would sell better with a v8 or twin turbo v6. Inline 6? Looking to gain on torque? I think I would keep what I have over an inline 6. Wasn't thrilled with the TJ. It is not that I think the 3.6l is any better, but I don't see it worth the time and energy to trade up. On the other hand if a v8 was to come out from the factory, I'd go for it. Tell me your thoughts on the inline 6.

You had a stock, low RPM, high low-end torque heavy I6.
Can't compare to the modern I6. I'd take an I6 over a V8.
You've seen the 800 hp 4.0, right?
I built the 4.0 I put into my little Eagle and get decent mpg, and it's pretty zippy for a 4.0.
If I had the energy, I'd put the experimental aluminum head I have on the shelf on it and lighten it up a bit.
A cam, shaving the stock head, MOPAR performance valve springs, H-S aluminum roller rockers, etc. and it does pretty well.

The V8 is yesterday.

If a 4xe JT could tow, they'd have my attention. But if the JT comes out with the new I6 - this 2022 may not be my forever truck.

 

[Lost1wing]

You get better torque, and the horsepower figures on those Hurricanes is nothing to sneeze at. V8s were good when car manufacturers couldn't figure out how to make power efficiently, but we're past that.

It's not that they couldn't, they just didn't care years ago. Now they have mandates. Today you can see v8s that sip fuel and put out plenty of power. Duramax diesel 300hp 750 ftlbs of torque and still get 22mpg. They have come a long way.

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