My turbo Wrangler install

[2000 vert]

Thought I would throw up some pics of the turbo install on my 08 JKU. Iv had it for 4 years and always hated the performance of the 3.8l v6. Its a total dog to put it mildly. I decided to throw it some boost and here is the result. its incredible what a difference a 100 additional hp makes. Big thanks to inline6 from the board for all your help.
The start





almost done



finished


I cant believe the difference 8lbs of boost makes.

[DON SVO]

That's a pretty slick setup.

[inline 6]

I still cant believe you did that without pulling the radiator / condenser out. I literally have no idea how you pulled that off with how tight everything is in there and with what a PITA some of the bolts are to get to.

[CexMashean]

Ignorant question, but is the newer 3.6L so different that it couldn't be a near bolt up?

83 oem reliable hp increase just seems like it would have been a good consideration before 100hp~ from a turbo build. . . but not nearly as cool as the turbo.

[2000 vert]

I still cant believe you did that without pulling the radiator / condenser out. I literally have no idea how you pulled that off with how tight everything is in there and with what a PITA some of the bolts are to get to.

I still have the scars on my hands a month later.

[inline 6]

Ignorant question, but is the newer 3.6L so different that it couldn't be a near bolt up?

83 oem reliable hp increase just seems like it would have been a good consideration before 100hp~ from a turbo build. . . but not nearly as cool as the turbo.

No it would be easier to buy a new vehicle than make that 3.6 work in a 3.8 vehicle. And the trans is different.

He is being a little light on the HP gain esitmate as well. That kit is proven to add more like 140hp.

[BMCSean]

Should have just done a whippled hemi...

[Blackout]

Bad ass. Would love to turbo my 09 cj. Hell my 97jk would be a ton of fun with a little boost action.


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[ram57ta]

Even if the 3.6 makes more HP...that 3.8 with a turbo would smash the torque numbers of the 3.6. Thats gotta be one torquey sumbitch.

[kingjason]

Very nice! How hard was it to tune?

[sdun]

Bad ass. Would love to turbo my 09 cj. Hell my 97jk would be a ton of fun with a little boost action.


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What wouldn't be a ton of fun with a little boost?

[Chili]

Bad ass. Would love to turbo my 09 cj. Hell my 97jk would be a ton of fun with a little boost action.


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Do you mean '09 JK and '97 TJ?

I'm pretty happy with the power in my 2012 with the 3.6. I mean, of course it would be cooler with more, but so far I haven't had the need.

[2000 vert]

Very nice! How hard was it to tune?

Not sure. For me it was easy. It came with the kit. It was spot on with no issues.

[2000 vert]

Do you mean '09 JK and '97 TJ?

I'm pretty happy with the power in my 2012 with the 3.6. I mean, of course it would be cooler with more, but so far I haven't had the need.

I agree the 3.6 is a far better option than the 3.8. If had it i would probably not even consider added the turbo. If u evver get a chance to drive a stock 3.8, u will be amazed at how underpowered it is compared to the 3.6.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I agree the 3.6 is a far better option than the 3.8. If had it i would probably not even consider added the turbo. If u evver get a chance to drive a stock 3.8, u will be amazed at how underpowered it is compared to the 3.6.

I've driven one, but it was in the minivan they used it in for years.