Anyone ever swap out the 3.6 gasser for the 3.0 diesel?

[BearFootSam]

If you are going to endure the time and expense, put a better diesel in it.

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[Flyin6]

Yes Sir......both with the agency & USCC

Roger that
Thanks for the tips along the way
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[Raven65]

Sell your current rig (and possibly a kidney) and buy THIS. Done! LOL

Wow... someone just stole that Hellcat Demon-swapped Gladiator on BAT for $117k! The seller claims he had over $200k in it. Well bought!!!

 

[Flyin6]

Wow... someone just stole that Hellcat Demon-swapped Gladiator on BAT for $117k! The seller claims he had over $200k in it. Well bought!!!

Concur-
Good buy
I should have something around there in my Gladiator when I finish the v8 swap. That makes it a keep-forever vehicle. Have one already with way too much invested to ever get rid of...

 

['22JTRD]

It would be better on every angle that I have considered to just swap keys...

 

[Flyin6]

It would be better on every angle that I have considered to just swap keys...

Perhaps
But I've fallen on my head too many times!
I still wanna believe in this little motor that could. ;-)

 

[graywolf.overland]

Perhaps you wouldn't, but I would

Question stands...

Anyone heard of this happening?

AMW 4x4 HEMI conversion is probably the better route. You could put a 392 or 426 HEMI and still get respectable efficiency (by gladiator standards).

 

[Flyin6]

If you are going to endure the time and expense, put a better diesel in it.

Well, easier said than done.

We have hashed out the 3.0 swap. The bottom line is it is difficult and the 3.0 is not a great candidate for the expense.
4B? No, getting it to work with our electronics??? Not going to happen
2.8 Cummins? Too small, hasn't been done.
I'd want to know about a Mercedes diesel, but that too, can't be done,
So,
which "better" diesel were you refereeing to?

 

[Flyin6]

AMW 4x4 HEMI conversion is probably the better route. You could put a 392 or 426 HEMI and still get respectable efficiency (by gladiator standards).

I'm going to go with a Chevy LT
Thought about the 6.2/10-speed but that 6.6 LT gas truck engine/8-speed with 620 ft/lbs looks like the ticket. Besides these Hemis are dated and do, like, half what the Chevies will. I think Chevy LT for the win...and as soon as I can afford it. I DO NOTTTT LIKE this V6 wheezer

 

[BearFootSam]

Well, easier said than done.

We have hashed out the 3.0 swap. The bottom line is it is difficult and the 3.0 is not a great candidate for the expense.
4B? No, getting it to work with our electronics??? Not going to happen
2.8 Cummins? Too small, hasn't been done.
I'd want to know about a Mercedes diesel, but that too, can't be done,
So,
which "better" diesel were you refereeing to?

https://www.cummins.com/engines/repower

This one for example, the Cummins 3.8. It’s not more powerful than the Jeep 3.6 but it will likely last far longer and isn’t a trap with the emissions baggage. Swap information available and well as integration guide.

 

[bleda2002]

Bruiser conversions was at jeep beach. Had a ton of swaps out there that looked and sounded great. Also noticed that low-key a lot of the prominent manufacturers of off road parts truck's were bruiser conversions which made me think the system is probably pretty well made if these companies where money is no object are running them.

 

[Flyin6]

Bruiser conversions was at jeep beach. Had a ton of swaps out there that looked and sounded great. Also noticed that low-key a lot of the prominent manufacturers of off road parts truck's were bruiser conversions which made me think the system is probably pretty well made if these companies where money is no object are running them.

I am kind of looking at Bruiser with that 6.6L Lt Chevy/8-speed. I am a bit busy at the moment selling off my farm and everything on it...like every day/all day, but when I'm done, in the summer, I think I want to drive down and look them over and discuss having them do my swap...
I'm going to use a gasser I think. The Chevies are just so well sorted, get great mileage and make you think you're in a 454 Chevelle SS.

 

[Flyin6]

https://www.cummins.com/engines/repower

This one for example, the Cummins 3.8. It’s not more powerful than the Jeep 3.6 but it will likely last far longer and isn’t a trap with the emissions baggage. Swap information available and well as integration guide.

I know that motor. It is a 2.8, not a 3.8. It is a bit too skinny for a 5,000 lb Gladiator IMO. If they had a 3.8L TD, well, that may be worth looking into. I own diesels and I love their power. I think a smaller/lighter TJ or CJ or something like that would be a good candidate or an FJ40, but not this truck of ours. 360 ft/lbs...

 

[shrinkhead]

as someone driving a swapped 6.4L JT for 2.5 years now I will just add that dated or not it’s a great fit for the truck and plenty of power with very easy serviceability and good MPGs (that really depends on your tire size). I’d just go with whatever your local shop offers

 

[Flyin6]

as someone driving a swapped 6.4L JT for 2.5 years now I will just add that dated or not it’s a great fit for the truck and plenty of power with very easy serviceability and good MPGs (that really depends on your tire size). I’d just go with whatever your local shop offers

Looks like you have larger tires. What sort of mileage are you experiencing?
Local cost for a 6.4 swap is around $35K

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