Hadn't heard about the 4.10 vs 3.73 gears. Where did you get that information?Also, take into account they have said the diesel will not come with 4.10 gears in the Max Tow or Rubicon models... It will come with 3.73's.... Which is absolutely stupid that Jeep's engineers would do that.
Truth be told, the 3.45s from the JL would be better suited to the EcoDiesel than the 3.73s. The Rams are getting 3.21s with the same engine and they are built to work and tow and come with 33" tires just like the Rubicons. There is NO case for 4.10s paired with an engine that makes torque at 1,600 RPM. It's just wasted powerband.Also, take into account they have said the diesel will not come with 4.10 gears in the Max Tow or Rubicon models... It will come with 3.73's.... Which is absolutely stupid that Jeep's engineers would do that.
I had the same concerns about the cam gears, but the engineers assured me it won't be a problem, and the entire bottom end of the new engine has been redesigned. The EGR system has been redesigned. The turbo is new. All of the issues were addressed. Since this is the Gen 3 engine, and FCA went through such a nightmare with Gen 2, I am almost certain that they made sure they got it right this time.The last Ecodiesel had a terrible track record, I couldnt get over that even with the new generation. When the new ecodiesel was released for Ram trucks there was a ton of chatter about the fact that the new upgrades didnt address some of the biggest reliability issues of the previous version (crank etc).
I know Diesels and towing, and I beg to differ. You will want 4.10’s. Agree to disagree.Truth be told, the 3.45s from the JL would be better suited to the EcoDiesel than the 3.73s. The Rams are getting 3.21s with the same engine and they are built to work and tow and come with 33" tires just like the Rubicons. There is NO case for 4.10s paired with an engine that makes torque at 1,600 RPM. It's just wasted powerband.
I have the 3.92s in my Ram Gen 3 EcoDiesel and sometimes I wish I had gone 3.21s. The driving experience with the diesel is night and day vs. the gas engines. Deep axle gears are not only unnecessary, they're a detriment.
I had the same concerns about the cam gears, but the engineers assured me it won't be a problem, and the entire bottom end of the new engine has been redesigned. The EGR system has been redesigned. The turbo is new. All of the issues were addressed. Since this is the Gen 3 engine, and FCA went through such a nightmare with Gen 2, I am almost certain that they made sure they got it right this time.
To answer the OP's question, for a daily driver and weekend trail machine either engine will work great. After owning both, I'd probably base the decision on intended usage. The diesel costs a LOT more for basic maintenance. It's an expensive cost up front, expensive to maintain, and fuel costs more. BUT, it has a factory warranty that's 40,000 miles longer, gets far superior fuel economy in the real world, and the torque output is nearly double the Pentastar. That's a huge deal. They really are two engines that are on opposite ends of the spectrum.
Personally I think a Gladiator EcoDiesel would be close to the perfect vehicle.
Someone posted it on here... can’t remember er where.Hadn't heard about the 4.10 vs 3.73 gears. Where did you get that information?
Check out the part about towing in this article. It seems to indicate 4.10 will be available for the diesel.I know Diesels and towing, and I beg to differ. You will want 4.10’s. Agree to disagree.
Your opinion of higher gears is your opinion.
No, what it actually SAYS is...Check out the part about towing in this article. It seems to indicate 4.10 will be available for the diesel.
https://www.drivingline.com/articles/jeep-gladiator-diesel-what-to-expect/