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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
2009 manual to auto swap
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<blockquote data-quote="MacGuyver" data-source="post: 457753" data-attributes="member: 18877"><p>Especially considering how much better the manual is for the 3.8 engine. (2007-2011) </p><p></p><p>Specifically, if you have larger than stock tires on it and it's not a rubicon the auto trans will be a massive downgrade in performance. Even for the Rubicon, anything over 32" tires will feel like you are running on half power. The 4 speed trans for those years was built for fuel efficiency, not for jeeps.</p><p></p><p>I would highly suggest looking into a 2012 or newer jeep as the 5 speed that comes with the 3.6 is pretty much on par with the manual for those years. It would cost you about the same as trying to put auto in a 2009.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacGuyver, post: 457753, member: 18877"] Especially considering how much better the manual is for the 3.8 engine. (2007-2011) Specifically, if you have larger than stock tires on it and it's not a rubicon the auto trans will be a massive downgrade in performance. Even for the Rubicon, anything over 32" tires will feel like you are running on half power. The 4 speed trans for those years was built for fuel efficiency, not for jeeps. I would highly suggest looking into a 2012 or newer jeep as the 5 speed that comes with the 3.6 is pretty much on par with the manual for those years. It would cost you about the same as trying to put auto in a 2009. [/QUOTE]
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JK General Discussion
2009 manual to auto swap
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