Re: Minivan Engines 3.3/3.8 vs Pentastar
[Re: Dartslantsix]
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03/26/17 03:37 PM
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The new Pentastar 3.6 is a very good engine. We have them in Postal vehicles and they are beat on hard. We have not had any problems with the engines or transmission at all.
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Re: Minivan Engines 3.3/3.8 vs Pentastar
[Re: Chris2581]
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03/26/17 03:43 PM
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The new Pentastar 3.6 is a very good engine. We have them in Postal vehicles and they are beat on hard. We have not had any problems with the engines or transmission at all. The power is pretty impressive too, considering.
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Re: Minivan Engines 3.3/3.8 vs Pentastar
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03/27/17 08:23 AM
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Sample quote 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 coil packs. 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. Cooled exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) delivers greater efficiency and enables knock-free operation at higher, real-world loads End quote http://www.autoblog.com/2015/09/02/fca-pentastar-v6-2016-upgrades/
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Re: Minivan Engines 3.3/3.8 vs Pentastar
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03/28/17 09:55 AM
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Ron we had 2 in the shop with broken rocker stands.Seems they just broke.Had the 3.3 in my Concord.Bought new and scrapped at close to 200K.Still ran great and even sitting for say 6 or 8 months it alwasy started.Got great MPG also.Highway I averaged 28 to 31 all the time.Looking at a Journey now in the 10 to 12 range.Rocky
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