If I was paying for the AMW swap I would definitely go 6.4l. I paid my gladiator off last year, and I would probably trade it in tomorrow and start a fresh build if Jeep offered a semi reasonable factory 5.7l option.
I am fine with the 3.6l power, but I miss the 4.0l reliability!
I think the 5.7l would provide much better reliability and just the right amount of power. Without having to run premium fuel.
Currently the Jeep SFA is really the only off road advantage it has over other brands. If the SFA goes away, I would just look at other brands. Most likely a Tacoma. If I have to buy a IFS vehicle I might as well buy a proven IFS system.
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That whole area is great.
Have you been to feed the wild horses in Jackson yet? If not, it is definitely worth checking out. I believe Elk View is the official name of the area. The KAT runs through it.
Do you ever hit any trails on the DBBB or KAT? I used to live in Lawrenceburg Indiana before we moved to Florida last year. The DBBB and KAT were my weekend getaway wheeling spots.
It has been a thing on all 3.6l engines.
There are a lot of theories as to why.
Most seem to settle on the dry start (No anti drain back in the oil filter setup), or the metallurgy of the cams.
Jeep said that they fixed the issue in 2015 I believe, but as you can see that was BS.
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I really don’t give a crap about the extra HP or torque. The 3.6l has enough power for what I do.
I want something that is reliable.
The 3.6l is a shit show for reliability.