BOOST

We need the diesel here dammit!!

wrangler07

Funny, 'cause when I first went to find a JK I wanted the V6 3.8. Couldn't find one for love nor money. Finally gave up and went for the CRD. Damn glad I couldn't find the V6 now!!

bazillus

Yes, they have stronger axles. I was searching for rear lockers and only the ARB would fit, but with certain grinding in the housing.

RLT

X 2 on not bothering with the chipping.
I assume more horse power and torque means less MPG ?

With diesel being equivalent to approx $6.50 per US gallon I think the Govt gets enough tax out of me already to pay for there 'daft' social schemes.

Been using low sulpher Shell V POWER diesel, which has a higher cetane levels for a while now and seems to give a smoother operation with a little more zip....

RLT

How much extra milage did you get with the snorkel ?
Any extra wind noise ?

Thanks
RLT

RevyJKU08

I have run chips in my Cummins Turbo Diesel and talking with friends have well over 700K km's on them since being chipped. I have 250K km's on my diesel and all those with a Edge Juice with attitude. I play in the high power bands at times but I have my alarms set and my Tranny beefed up to a triple clutch, add CAI, MBRP 4" exhaust and pyrometer pre-turbo, so I can play with the highest power settings. I have had zero issues with my motor.

I don't know where you get the idea that chips cause problems. That is false! It is the amount of power and how the person drives that Chipped diesel is the problem. I see some idiots adding +150hp and stacking chips thinking the stock components will last. The biggest issues is people putting mega HP/Torque and failing to upgrade there transmission or clutch to handle that power as well they forget to add a pyrometer to measure EGT's.

With mild chips for towing/fuel mileage or just a moderate amt of power will improve your HP,torque, response and fuel mileage. A programmer or chip will not wear out your Diesel and a diesel motor with only 200k km's is basically just breaking in! My dad has run Cummin and Powerstroke Diesels beyond 1 million km's will no issues on the motors, the limiting longevity factors for diesels are;transmissions, suspension and body panels not the motor!

RevyJKU08

Generally false...I gained 1 to 2 MPG city and approx. 2to 3MPG using a powerchip on my 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel and this is running on my Power setting (extra 50hp/100lb/ft of torque). Also, I have gotten better MPG with my superchips on my gasser JK but that is not tromping on the skinny pedal every opportunity you have!

wrangler07

I'm only planning on a mild chip upgrade. It adds 25HP, taking the total to 202bph and increases the torque somewhat, too. From what I gather it just makes the engine "shine" a little more and the mpg is supposed to increase slightly.

Rafi

i wish wish wish wish we had a CRD wrangler here. in a HEARTBEAT i would trade/sell anything to get it

JKBlacker

I'm assuming its not avaliable in North America for emissions reasons??