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KurtP
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it sounds like you dont need the reduced profile of a mid size truck (raptor cant do what i need my gladiator for), want something with a ton of power, and have money to burn.
I think your best bet is to get the TRX and start modding, because if youre talking raptor and trx, that 5.7 or a supercharger on the 3.6 or even a 6.4 will never make you happy. They arent as fast as what youve listed, and they dont have the InstaFlexinâ status i think you want. I mean, you jetpacked straight from âi need passing powerâ to âi guess i need a 700+hp racing truckâ.
It doesnt sound like you need the profile/size of a midsize truck for trail use, so i wouldnt stay in the gladiator. If youre already thinking raptor/trx as your baseline comparison, youll never be happy with the gladiator without dropping $40-50k+ for a hellcat redeye swap. Only that level swap or a heavily modded TRX or Raptor is going to give you the prestige, exclusivity, and performance youâre looking for.
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Did you keep your JT manual trans or is it a different manual trans?
i always wondered if you could V8 the manuals. gives me hope to swap mine some day
Thisguyuknow
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Resurrecting an old thread here. You are the first v8 manual swap I have seen on one of these... Dakota customs website doesn't show the manual as an option... Admittedly I'm not ready so I haven't actually called any of the swap companies directly to inquire but non list it as an option on their websites.
My plan was to go until the 3.6 craps out then just do a v8 swap instead of buy a new jeep.
Do you know if they used an adapter or modified the bellhousing to get the 6 speed to mate to the 5.7l?
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Curt Oz
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I always had Ram 1500's with the Hemi and came from a 2010 Challenger RT 6 speed and was surprised that this 6 cyl had some umph.
Its a brick and shouldn't fast.
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Itâs not that slow, but I would have liked to be a fly on a when when they made the engine choices for the JT.
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Tell me all about it, wanna get a Gladiator in the future and do whatcha done. Whats the Tq limit btw, thinking of saving a bit extra and doing a 6.4I have a 5.7L Hemi with a manual transmission in my JT.
I think itâs perfect, should come from the factory like that. Plenty of power for passing, etc, but not ridiculous.
I had a 6.4L in a JK-8 conversion a couple years ago. It was fast and fun to drive!
Sometimes I miss the extra power, but I think the 5.7L is better for a daily driver. Nice not having to feed it the high octane gas too!
Thisguyuknow
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What tire and gear ratio are you running with it? And out of curiosity what kinda of fuel economy are you seeing now?
I contacted Dakota customs after seeing your post and they sent me a quote. One thing they said was that the reverse lights and camera have to be manually activated? For long term use, how annoying is that for you?
This is definitely something I want to do in the future.
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Matt
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I ran 4.88 gears and 37â tires.
I sold that Jeep 10 months ago and got a diesel JT with an automatic transmission.
Yes, it was VERY annoying not having reverse lights! I had never had a vehicle with a backup camera before so I didnât know what I was missing there. Itâs kind of ridiculous having a brand new vehicle with an expensive motor swap and not having those things work!
Super happy with my diesel JT and automatic transmission! Performance wise the diesel is better than the 5.7 Hemi and manual transmission.
I think the manual transmission and slow shifting ate up the performance. From a stop, the gearing is so low in the transmission as soon as you release the clutch youâre topped out and having to shift again. It was slow to accelerate for something with a Hemi.
My diesel and 8 speed transmission is a lot faster off the line!
Thisguyuknow
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Not that mpg is that important in these. But just curious I have 37s and 4.56 gears and am thinking about regeasring to 4.88. I get about 14mpg rn. Just curious if the 5.7 did better with a manual or if it's like expect 10 mpg or something. We take long road trips in the JT so it affects how often we are looking for a gas station.
Matt
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MPGâs weâre pretty close to what youâre getting, I canât remember exactly what I was getting.
I do remember that on road trips driving non stop on the interstate I had 150 miles on the trip meter with 1/4 tank of gas left.
My range has doubled since getting the diesel and the performance is great too! No regrets getting rid of the 5.7.
Thisguyuknow
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Yeah for sure that diesel makes the power and economy. I just really want a stick. I'm holding out hope that the upcoming stellantis hurricane will be available in a stick shift or at the least maybe someone like Dakota customs will make a swap kit for that powerplant that adapts the MTMPGâs weâre pretty close to what youâre getting, I canât remember exactly what I was getting.
I do remember that on road trips driving non stop on the interstate I had 150 miles on the trip meter with 1/4 tank of gas left.
My range has doubled since getting the diesel and the performance is great too! No regrets getting rid of the 5.7.
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