Gen 2 and 3 manifolds may be different but the heads are the same. Manifold bolts to the head …. Soooooo, this may work. I too would prefer a clean aluminum intake for longevity as well
I thought I’d add my 2 cents;
I’ve owned 2 Ecodiesel Gladiators.
never “overheated” any of them in Phoenix during the hotter of the hot with full AC blowing.
but I decided to buy a 4000lb airstream (aero dynamic, short, rounded, light weight, narrow) and all hell broke loose. Basically I’m...
Garbage shock. The rumor for the TJ is that these are “the most comfortable” … they’re garbage, I blew them all in 8k road miles, well mostly road… the sad part is new and blown, I couldn’t tell much a difference.
again, Icon 2.0 shocks, their most basic shock, MASSIVE comfort on road and off...
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I been using EDT for years and just started XDP … I can’t tell a difference. But data shows it’s a superior lubricant … I’ll keep using it. Plus I like the little 4oz bottles
I do not think you can make your claim without reviewing the BSFC charts for the ecodiesel … as an experiment, I ran the freeway portion of my 17mi commute in 7th gear with my 37’s (stock 3.73 gears), which is almost exactly the same final ratio as 4.56 in 8th… I cannot detect a difference in...
You say that 3.3 effective ratio is unacceptable for fuel consumption… I’ll add that a ram truck ecodiesel comes with 3.21 and tows up to 8k miles …
I personally want to go 4.56 with my 37’s but my MPG SKYROCKETED after going to 37’s and I can still tow my travel trailer with ease …
stock...
How’d it turn out ???
Thinking about these as insurance … I tow a travel trailer with my ecodiesel. I don’t wheel this truck, but I’m not convinced one way or another that these frames are week or what
I’d recommend you perhaps try again … I’ve had 3 gladiators each with factory tow and 37” BFG KO2’s … 2 diesels and one gas. My first gas gladiator uses quadratec 17x8 wheels and the next was Mopar performance beadlock wheels and this current Jeep has the wrangler XR beadlock wheels.
No reply … I reloaded the tune and been driving for about a month, no towing … but on the street it’s pretty good. A little snappy accelerating from a stop, took a bit to get used to starting off smoothly. I’ll report back when I can try towing again…
the theory is that I have more miles...
Wait till you see the slight crease in your rear view mirror from the back of your fuel door straight up to the bed rail … I’ve had 3 white gladiators and all 3 had it …
The cheaper exhausts are without flex joints… the more expensive pipe from EOC by T&S has the plex pipe, as well as the EGR block off plate (the one you install below the vehicle)
I
proposed this exhaust … 409 stainless is good enough for me in the desert … I never seen stock 409 rust. The deal breaker is the flex pipe … that’s a lot of pipe hard mounted to an engine on rubber mounts … I think the flex pipe is critical
just sharing … like I said, I think I’ll be keeping my stock axles for now … the thing is that I tow a 5000-6000lb airstream and wanted the insurance, plus I have a diesel … BUT, I gotta few tricks up my sleeve, if it still blows, then I guess I’ll know that I needed a 60 🤣.
Consider all costs …
If your looking regear also, this is easy…
Ultimate Dana 60 straight from DANA is 6k.
Regearing 1 aCole is 1500 bucks
Sell stock axle for 2500
you’re left with a 2k upgrade to a Dana 60. Stock wheels will bolt up.
all that being said, I’m likely going to keep my stock...
the rumor is that EOC is working on a full delete … No ECO has what I believe is a complete set of block offs.
I’m dragging my butt going stage 2, I have the tuned ECU, just need the exhaust, EGR delete kit (when available) and I need to get all the electrical plugs, as I want the connectors...
Right … I am inquiring about this…
https://blackhazeworkshop.com/en/parts/ram_ecodiesel_stealth_egr_block_off_plate.html
Perfect for my stage 1 tune. However, when I go stage 2, it’s all getting ripped out; HP EGR, LP EGR, DPF, SCR, DEF, DEF tank, everything!!! I’d bet there is 300lbs of crap...
What do you plug the EGR tube with??? I was thinking of tracing the stock gasket and making an aluminum “gasket” that doesn’t have a hole… keep it stealthy.
Orrrr just buying the aluminum block off plates :-/