Why did you go diesel?

[BowlofSoup]

Hey all,

Just curious as to what made you go diesel over the 3.6? Occupation? Trails? Residency? Overlanding? Tell your story!

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[Chance575]

Mahr power , plus diesel less affected by tire size

 

[Deleted member 22728]

My experience with the 3.0 VM and its abilities, when compared with the gasoline engine, drove my interest and ultimate ownership.

 

[BowlofSoup]

Mahr power , plus diesel less affected by tire size

Does that mean you don't have to regear?

 

[BowlofSoup]

My experience with the 3.0 VM and its abilities, when compared with the gasoline engine, drove my interest and ultimate ownership.

That makes sense. Can I ask what experience you had before the gladiator? I'm assuming you mean reliability and it's torque

 

[Deleted member 22728]

That makes sense. Can I ask what experience you had before the gladiator? I'm assuming you mean reliability and it's torque

Check-out my thread on the JT 3.0. https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...bo-ecodiesel-maintenance-mods-discussions.19/

 

[22EcoDs]

Power curve, efficiency. I felt the 3.6 was a dog in the JT/JL.. 3.0 effortlessly pulls

 

[CivilJeep]

Just ordered my first diesel from Gupton on Friday, and will be sending my 3.6 to Vroom. The pentastar has always been adequate, but nothing more. I want a truck that has the power to match its attitude.

 

[BowlofSoup]

Just ordered my first diesel from Gupton on Friday, and will be sending my 3.6 to Vroom. The pentastar has always been adequate, but nothing more. I want a truck that has the power to match its attitude.

Interesting. So what you want the truck for the 3.6 doesn't do? Not sure the price difference but was a supercharger not an option?

 

[BowlofSoup]

Power curve, efficiency. I felt the 3.6 was a dog in the JT/JL.. 3.0 effortlessly pulls

Okay, so you want the diesel for towing. The torque at the lower rpms versus the 3.6 revving high

 

[CivilJeep]

Interesting. So what you want the truck for the 3.6 doesn't do? Not sure the price difference but was a supercharger not an option?

The 3.6 will do everything......adequately. And reliably, which is no small thing. However, I wanted something that was capable of more. Effortless power and a satisfying diesel clatter are appealing to me, and address the one shortcoming i have with my JT.

 

[Chance575]

I’m running 37s and would be perfectly happy with not regearing it. Now I am adding lockers later this year so I’m going to regear since I’m already there

 

[BowlofSoup]

The 3.6 will do everything......adequately. And reliably, which is no small thing. However, I wanted something that was capable of more. Effortless power and a satisfying diesel clatter are appealing to me, and address the one shortcoming i have with my JT.

I totally get that, and appreciate your answer

 

[gecko_rubi]

No regear with 37s, fuel economy (at least that’s what I tell myself), … honestly the “feel” and the sound

 

[Shawnu22]

When the time came to order my Gladiator I knew I wanted to do some medium towing (16' v-nose & UTV) but but being in my 50's I was tired of towing with hi-rev gas engines. I plan on 35's and a 2" lift but I think the diesel will handle that fine. If I am being honest, I always wanted one and this is the time to check the box!

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