The straight six is perfectly suited for it's task-low rpm torque. I doubt
they will be able to improve on it. Unfortunately,emission controls are
getting tighter and a "modern" V6 is probobly on the horizon. Soon you'll
see the same V6(aprox 3.5L.) in the Dak and cherokee.
Dr. Pat
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>From: Gary Shook <gary.shook@wcom.com>
<snip> Jeep has hung onto their legendary Inline 4.0L 6
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>>Watch it Will!! :)~
>>
>>Some of us are Jeepers as well as Dakota owners. What do you think I tow my
>>Jeep with?
>>
>>To be fair, the 4.7l is only in the Grand Cherokees this year. I hope they
>>do actually put it in a wrangler. I would love a V8 Wrangler from the
>>factory!!
>>
>>Besides its the same motor that is used this year in the Jeeps, yuck!
>>
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