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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
New to the Wrangler world and the forum with questions about the 3.8
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<blockquote data-quote="Acxman" data-source="post: 450686" data-attributes="member: 23971"><p>Hi All, I’m new to the forum and to the Jeep Wrangler JK network. I just purchased a 2008 Sahara 3.8 L 6 speed Wrangler. As I write this I have only driven it home from the seller about 10 miles. Love it so far. After doing some research I find that the 3.8L is only 202 HP. Not much compared to the other engine options that the wranglers came with. For the short distance I drove it home I drove it easy until I get used to it. It didn’t seem to have much power. I think my daughter-in-Laws older little wrangler 4 banger would out run it ? It was a well maintained vehicle and runs smooth with no hesitation. Now to my question.</p><p></p><p>Should I have avoided the 3.8L engine?</p><p></p><p>Also, is there a way to increase the HP on the 3.8 L ?</p><p></p><p>I also, read where a throttle response device increases the pedal response to the throttle body ? Is this device advisable ?</p><p></p><p>I am excited to be a new wrangler owner and part of the forum.</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p><p>Tom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Acxman, post: 450686, member: 23971"] Hi All, I’m new to the forum and to the Jeep Wrangler JK network. I just purchased a 2008 Sahara 3.8 L 6 speed Wrangler. As I write this I have only driven it home from the seller about 10 miles. Love it so far. After doing some research I find that the 3.8L is only 202 HP. Not much compared to the other engine options that the wranglers came with. For the short distance I drove it home I drove it easy until I get used to it. It didn’t seem to have much power. I think my daughter-in-Laws older little wrangler 4 banger would out run it ? It was a well maintained vehicle and runs smooth with no hesitation. Now to my question. Should I have avoided the 3.8L engine? Also, is there a way to increase the HP on the 3.8 L ? I also, read where a throttle response device increases the pedal response to the throttle body ? Is this device advisable ? I am excited to be a new wrangler owner and part of the forum. Thanks Tom [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
New to the Wrangler world and the forum with questions about the 3.8
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