My 2010 F150 was rear ended and is in the shop being repaired. I am driving a 2016 Dodge truck.
It's not germane to the conversation, but the Dodge isn't nearly as refined, smooth or as nice as the Ford.
Aannyyywwaayyy, any time I get my hands on something different I always mess around with it to see how the package & power is as if I were going to transplant it into something else. The engine and trans has been the surprising good point to the Dodge.
I've towed 2 trailer loads with the truck. One about 2,000# and one about 5,000# and the truck performed almost as well as my Ford. As I've said the Dodge simply doesn't ride as nicely or as civilized as the Ford, but other than that it's done the job comparably.
It revs out nicely and has a great intake sound. It's not just a torquer engine with all the grunt down low, it actually seems to come alive in the higher revs, but it only revs to 6500. The electronic cut is soft and you can ride it for a long way with nothing weird happening. I know cause I did it.
I got the shock of my life when I opened the hood and found out it was a V6!!!! The new (2011) 3.6 VVT.
It is an all aluminum, DOHC, direct injection engine making around 300 hp. I have no idea how this compares in size, weigh, power or price to GM's or the Ford, but this is one nice engine. It's COP and actually looks kinda nice. In the truck it doesn't have the plastic engine cover. The wiring looks simple and so does the front end of the engine and belt. The plastic intake seems to be a little high, but I'm betting in the Challenger and other cars there's a lower version.
Does it have any weaknesses? I don't know. Are there any hop up versions? I don't know. What would you have to include to transplant it and how do you work around or with the security system? I don't know that either, I just thought if someone were looking you might want to look this direction too as they are bound to be cheap since they come in so many different Chrysler vehicles.
This is an 8 speed automatic and I've found that it won't do a forced shift if you leave it in a gear and the downshifts are smooth and doesn't upset the rear end even if you force it to go down 4 gears. I've seen more and more people use these types of automatics at autocross and since automatics are so prevalent when compared to standards which should mean they would be less expensive, but I know this engine comes with a standard both in RWD and FWD so regardless of what way you wanted to go there's an option for you.
Here's a list from Wiki that shows where it's being used.
3.6L
2011–2016 Chrysler 200[9] (Models: LX, Touring, Limited, S, and C) 2011–present Chrysler 300 (Models: 300 Base, 300 S V6, 300 C w/ V6, 300 C Glacier Series w/ V6, 300 C Luxury Series w/ V6) 2011–2016 Chrysler Town & Country (Models: LX, Touring, Touring "L", Limited, S, Limited Platinum) 2011–2014 Dodge Avenger (Models: SE V6, SXT, R/T) 2011–present Dodge Challenger (Models: SE, SXT, SXT +, SXT Rallye Edition, GT) 2011–present Dodge Charger (Models: SE, SXT, SXT +, SXT Rallye Edition) 2011–present Dodge Durango (Models: Express, SXT, Crew, Crew Lux, Citadel, ACT Plus, Limited, R/T) 2011–2015 Dodge Grand Caravan (Models: SE American Value Package (AVP) or Canadian Value Package (CVP), SE, Crew, Crew Lux, SXT, R/T SE Plus, SXT Plus) 2011–present Dodge Journey (Models: SE American Value Package (AVP) or Canadian Value Package (CVP), Mainstreet, Crew, Crew Lux, SXT, R/T Crossroad) 2011–present Jeep Grand Cherokee (Models: Laredo "E", Laredo "X", 70TH Anniversary Edition, Trailhawk, Altitude Edition, Limited, Overland, Overland Summit Edition) 2011–2014 Volkswagen Routan (Models: S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium) 2012–present Fiat Freemont 2012–present Jeep Wrangler (Models: Sport, Unlimited Sport, Sport "S", Unlimited Sport "S", Freedom Edition, Unlimited Freedom Edition, Altitude Edition, Unlimited Altitude Edition, 70TH Anniversary Edition, Unlimited 70TH Anniversary Edition, Sahara, Unlimited Sahara, Moab, Unlimited Moab, Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon, Rubicon 10TH Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon 10TH Anniversary) 2012–2015 Lancia Voyager (Models: Limited) 2012–2014 Lancia Thema 2012–2015 Ram Cargo Van (Models: C/V Base, C/V Tradesman) 2013–present Ram 1500 (Models: Tradesman, SLT, HFE) 2014–present Ram ProMaster 2015–present Chrysler 200 (295-hp, 262-lb ft) 2017–present Chrysler Pacifica (RU) (287-hp, 262-lb ft) (Hybrid: 260-hp combined, 230-lb ft)
Pentastar Upgrade
For 2016, FCA released an updated version of the 3.6 L engine for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This engine now featured two-stage variable valve lift (VVL), a cooled EGR, a new intake manifold, new fuel injectors, and new ignition coils. It also features upgrades to the variable valve timing (VVT) system, an increased compression ratio (11.3:1), lower internal friction and lower weight. The new engine also has MDS like the Hemi and will shut off two of its cylinders while driving and make it a v4 while cruising the freeway. These improvements help to increase power as well as efficiency.[10] Code Displacement Bore Stroke Years Power SAE Torque SAE 3,604 cc (219.9 cu in) 96.0 mm (3.78 in) 83.0 mm (3.27 in) 2016– 305 hp (227 kW) 268 lb·ft (363 N·m) Applications
2016- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017- Chrysler Pacifica 2016- Dodge Durango
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