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Anyone make a turbo for the 3.6 1500?
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I seem to recall that the ability to handle forced induction was one of the big selling points of the Pentastar when it was in early stages, but I don't know if anyone actually followed through. I'd think that low rotating mass could make for some pretty quick acceleration.
It looks like FCA is heading instead toward the inline six Hurricane for the future. Must be cheaper.
I mean it would make sense that someone would have come out with a design to fit turbo for this truck, they do have them for this engine on other vehicles.
You’re right though, it would be a quick little thing for sure!
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Getting a turbo is the easy part (thanks China!)
Getting a good turbo is also pretty easy.
Doing the fab required on the exhaust and intake is probably hard, e.g. no pre-built headers or pipes for the Ram. Closest option might be the kits for the Jeep folks, but they don't have the best press.
Then getting someone to write a custom tune for a turbo'd 3.6... good luck.
Such a project might make sense if your if you were an expert welder AND technically proficient enough to write your own tunes.
Edit: Did more looking out of curiosity. Looks like On3 had a kit for Jeeps. They are reputable and helpful in a few circles. If anyone might know what it would take, maybe give them a call>
Getting a good turbo is also pretty easy.
Doing the fab required on the exhaust and intake is probably hard, e.g. no pre-built headers or pipes for the Ram. Closest option might be the kits for the Jeep folks, but they don't have the best press.
Then getting someone to write a custom tune for a turbo'd 3.6... good luck.
Such a project might make sense if your if you were an expert welder AND technically proficient enough to write your own tunes.
Edit: Did more looking out of curiosity. Looks like On3 had a kit for Jeeps. They are reputable and helpful in a few circles. If anyone might know what it would take, maybe give them a call>
Yeah I’m definitely neither an expert in welding or tuning. I’m dreaming I guess haha but I wish someone had a kit for it.
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They do have a few things going on for sure. Oh well though as stated earlier, seems like it’s a lot of specialized work at the moment, not an easy upgrade. Thanks for weighing in on this though.
I guess we will just have to see what happens with the 2025 with the hurricane. That thing could potentially be awesome!
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I think the Hurricane will definitely be the best turbo-six option out there for half tons based on what we know so far.
I'm waiting to learn more about the cooling array, but we know at least twin air-to-water intercoolers, which is phenomenal. Turbos bolted to the head (no manifolds) is ideal. 3.0L seems to be perfect displacement to compliment the Hemi and preclude the need for other gas engine options.
I'm waiting to learn more about the cooling array, but we know at least twin air-to-water intercoolers, which is phenomenal. Turbos bolted to the head (no manifolds) is ideal. 3.0L seems to be perfect displacement to compliment the Hemi and preclude the need for other gas engine options.
Do you think they'll have trouble with the turbos cracking?
Sorry I couldn't stifle that thought, just my sense of humor/irony I guess.
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