On Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:40:01 -0500, "Jack Carter"
> wrote:

>A friend tells me that the engine in my new Wrangler is made by Mitsubushi.
>Is he correct? All I've heard is that it's a "good" engine and that it's
>used in most Chrysler-made vans and has been around for a long time.
>

yes it's a mini-van motor but it isn't produced by Mitsu - in fact
Chrysler has run a Mitsu motor in more than a few years (the last i
remember was in the Sebring two generations past).

this is a 60 degree cast iron block push rod motor and while it is
more free revving and has a higher red line than the 4.0, it is tuned
for low rpm torque. mini-van moms appreciate the same driving
characteristics that jeepers do ... torquey off the line, smooth idle,
good tip in response, not peaky or pipey torque and hp curves.

a good source or information on JKs is found on Allpar.com

http://www.allpar.com/model/jeep/wrangler.html

reboot


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