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  1. SSF556

    14' Jeep GC 'EcoDiesel'

    No, but I can't imagine there is not much difference in dimensions of the Pentastar vs the OM642 (maybe heavier for the diesel?). The OM642 has a 10quart oil pan that may interfere with the straight axle Wrangler....but I know for sure that there are different oil pan configurations for the...
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    Grand Cherokee fails one "Moose Test," passes another

    "Lethal" is a "little" over dramatic.....any vehicle can be compromised if the situation is "right". Wonder how many Expo vehicles driven by people on this site would pass the "moose test"? That may be lethal....
  3. SSF556

    14' Jeep GC 'EcoDiesel'

    You can get that package in the pre-EPA10 engines from Mercedes. Plenty of old Sprinter vans with the OM612 I-5 diesel engine...pre EPA2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_OM612_engine Ebay examples...
  4. SSF556

    14' Jeep GC 'EcoDiesel'

    Why would you convert to a diesel engine that takes Diesel Exhaust Fluid? I would find a pre EPA07 diesel engine...
  5. SSF556

    New JKU-R is in my garage!! Let the mods begin...

    That looks sweet....if I was needing a new ride the JKU would be on the top of the list. Maybe once some of the 3.6l engines hit the used market I will check them out.
  6. SSF556

    14' Jeep GC 'EcoDiesel'

    Highly doubtful on the stated fuel economy #s.......I have a 2012 ML350 BlueTec...similar setup with Grand...7 speed vs 8 speed and I am averaging 24mpg right now. If the Grand gets the 5 speed there is no way it will get 33mpg...My 2008 Grand Cherokee CRD with the 5 speed is above 2500rpms...
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    2013 to be short year for Grand Cherokee

    Wrong...Mercedes builds the OM462 engine.
  8. SSF556

    Any Land Rover you want!

    Who is paying 80k for a Defender in America?
  9. SSF556

    Jeep Cherokee XJ - Contender for the Overlanding Crown?

    What is the holy grail of XJs?
  10. SSF556

    Jeep Cherokee XJ - Contender for the Overlanding Crown?

    Not a Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Defender, or Gwagen.......NEXT...:coffeedrink:
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