Bubba SHOCKED by New HEMI V8 Jeep Wrangler Unveiling
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- I'm eating crow now, I get it. I was one of the naysayers when it came to believing that Jeep would actually put out a V8 in a Jeep. I wanted to share with ya'll my first thoughts so here we go. I'll follow up more when they com out with the price.
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Bubba has no filter😂😭😂 he keeps it 100! Love this attitude
For people who live in California like my self this is our only option for a V8 wrangler that can be street legal. Aftermarket swaps are great but wicked expensive and can only be trailered to to trail.
Motech in Las Vegas does engine swaps that are legal in California
Great run down on the 392 but the price is going to be way out of my price range. I'll stick with my 07 2 dr already put dynatrac pro44 w/RCV axles and trail 60 with 5.13, rock krawler 3.5 lift and woody driveshafts. Now I need a v8 swap.
Haven’t deposited a duck on anyone’s Jeep to date but for some reason I have the urge to find Bubba’s Jeep and drop a couple in. 😜
The water issues is a big deal if you live in an area that has lots of flooding. Midwest and South East states. Not everybody gets a jeep to climb rocks and go camping.
Same here, I buy jeep because it takes me anywhere and I love a vehicle you can take the top of and cruise. Definitely don't crawl with my jeep unless I'm heading to a trailhead where I'm the one doing the crawling.
the aftermarket probably has a big ol woody already for the mods to this engine to push it well over 500. ain't gonna lie, i'm very interested in a hemi wrangler. i love my 2.0 I4 but driving a power wagon every day with the hemi strait piped makes me smile every time i start the truck.
The half doors are awesome
yeah your eating crow............but the guys over at FORD are going _____ dam it! My hats off to Jeep and FCA for being insane enough to drop the V8 finally into a jeep.....you no the hell cat is coming!
So glad I found this channel. I don’t even own a jeep but I’m learning so much.
I wouldn't plan on 32" of water fording but many of the trails we do in Colorado cross rivers/streams/creeks deeper than one may be comfortable with depending on the time of day due to snow melt. One of our favorites you cross the Rio Grande and Pole Creek, which is the official start of the Rio Grande. That crossing gets fairly sketchy depending on time of day and having extra room for error is always nice.
Feel the same way in California on Fordyce Creek. Everyone in CA knows that Fordyce makes the Rubicon look like a stroll through a pasture. Fordyce will make you earn it the hard way, the Rubicon will just get you a cute badge.
The factory warranty is what’s better than aftermarket
If you never modify the Jeep in a way that could effect the drivetrain. However the aftermarket conversions carry a better drivetrain warranty than the factory drivetrain.
Made a comment on another Jeep site... It’s going to be a little out of my price range 😢... But the aftermarket Axle Company’s are just Drooling! 🤤
Hey Bubba this is Chris my friend at dodge told me not to do gladiator that this was coming. Full warranty also. Im buying one.
If they sell you'll be doing a lot of Dana 60 upgrades when they upgrade to 37's.
Looks like the Bronco will be getting the Raptor 3.6 450 HP/ 510 torque engine now.
New marketing tag for Exodus... "Exodus 4x4, we replace snapped axles and do not put tents on the tops of our Jeeps" : )
Bubba looks like he needs a nap...
Your comments are priceless and that's why I follow you Bubba!
Interesting point Bubba, the guy I've been working with at the Jeep dealership called and asked if I wanted to reserve one since they are only getting 8 for the year. They are loaded models and since FCA is not accepting special orders yet. And the best part, msrp is 75k, and the dealer is adding 10k premium to that. I won't be getting one!
I’m not sure FCA has actually announced a price yet but I feel like the target is $74k and yes, dealers will probably add another $10k on top of it just because they can. Suddenly it’s not cheaper than the aftermarket.
@@Exodus4x4 no, they haven't officially announced the price, but the dealer I've worked with told me that it will be 75k loaded model.
Bubba so Salty and Sour, 😂
Send all them Hemi kits back to “America’s Less Wanted” lol
I was thinking about this exact thought .. Hopefully this means the prices do go down because 30 gs for a new engine is ridiculous IMO
Nah I like it, and most of our conversions are with JT’s so it doesn’t really hurt us. I was just hoping they were going to develop an axle for it that would’ve been better than the D44. Overall it’s great, just felt like they could’ve gone a little farther.
@@Exodus4x4 I thought at most there were going to do some more "upgrading " to the dana 44
@@Exodus4x4 hey they had to leave something for you guys to upgrade/mod/customize 👍
I Love my conversion! 392 wrangler is definitely cool but it looks like a track hawk in a wrangler wrapper.
totally agree with your take on the 2nd hand market in 3-5 years.
I have a 3.8l JK and would look at buying one of these used in that time frame
In 3-5yrs the resell is still gonna be a ton, because these will be limited production unicorns. The dealerships are not going to be able to get them like the 3.6L Pentastars due to CAFE restrictions. They are going to be rare New, and even more rare used, and priced accordingly. You aren't going to find one for $3k more than an optioned out 3.6L Rubicon of the same year, think $12k to $15K more.
This guy is just mega butthurt that his engine swaps won’t sell as well anymore
Or maybe you don’t like hearing the truth.
Yup
He isn't butthurt. He doesn't understand Jeeps marketing. 2 Instagram posts about one of the biggest improvements in history. Bubba is righteous
Still a solid 2-3 years minimum left for the aftermarket swaps. It will probably dip a bit once these start becoming available used but I think there’s still a couple JLs and JTs out there with owners that love their builds and don’t want to start all the way over.
@@goodfellowoffroad6253 Jeep has the aftermarket beat in 2 areas. A hemi swap is $35k plus the price of the vehicle. So $65-70k will be competitive. The biggest is a factory warranty and emission compliance. There is a dealer near me that includes lifetime oil changes and lifetime warranty. I'm a buyer when they put them in the gladiator. Wanted the diesel until this came along. As long as gas stays cheap I'm all in.
You gotta also understand that Jeep respects there aftermarket scene so small tires may seem bad but that gives the owner to freely upgrade what they want rather that loading to Jeep up tremendously from factory
Just like the diesel wrangler, this 392 rig with those beefed up 44 axles will be fine with 37s. Glad you were wrong about prior prognostication.
What’s beefed up about the axles?
Bubba, crow is delicious with a hint of horsepower and octane booster.. was waiting for your review. Thanks.
Thanks for the break down Bubba!
I love the skepticism and calling BS like I do...
Real is the deal. 👍🏼
Save your first exhaust pull for me! That’s what I’d love to have! 😎👍🏼
Good vid bud!
The skepticism and BS here was a fail....there is no REAL is the DEAL. You both missed it, and that's fine, nothing to celebrate because you failed.
I love how bubba isn’t phased. He’s just sitting there, I make better Jeep’s with my swaps so yeah. Lol.
at least Jeep, is a brand that has been listening to is customers. Ask for truck.....gets truck....ask for diesel...gets diesel....asks for V8...gets a 392....what else do we expect? A V8 diesel wrangler with 4" lift, 1tons, lockers, and 40's standard all for under 30k
Axles that will hold up to the torque. That would’ve been nice.
Listen to their customers? An entire industry has been flourishing for 20 years of people like this host putting v8 motors in. The time to listen was 20 years ago.
I think it will be well over 70K and like you said, you will still have to upgrade to bigger axles. I would upgrade my JK before I put that much money into it.
4:40
Bubba:"Like anyone cares what the 0 to 60 time will be!"
Jeep:puts out inevitable Hellcat Wrangler.
Bubba:(After second helping of crow)Well,shit. OK,I'm listening....
Even though I should know better than to say it, I find it highly unlikely they’d do that
I have a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with 3.6 v6 engine. It has paddle shifters and it is the best driving on the roads around here. I have 45,000 miles and my brakes are like new.....
I’m was right there with ya Bubba, I didn’t think they’d do it. Mainly due to CAFE requirements but I never thought it would come to fruition.
I’m “ducking” surprised it being built. 😂
Mike
4XE and 3.0 Diesel gave them cushion to build this, but I expect the production run to be VERY limited, so I'm pre-ordering.....these will be unicorns.
What happened to the half doors that had the windows in the bottom when the jl was being shown off? That looked so cool
I don’t know why they won’t put one in the Gladiator? I got a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and have decided on the Magnuson Supercharger because of budget not able to afford the Hemi swap, but would love to have one!
Nobody has realized that the grey keep they showed has no frame for the window 🤔 hmmm looks like they are making it so you can actually undo the windows and whole top half
Those are traditional half doors
my thoughts to the T. This was a good video.
Still need the conversions for the Gladiators. Sounds like it may be awhile before they get the hemi, if they even do. So, keep up the fine work Bubba!
Glad I was able to find you on here! Really enjoy your videos but I’d have to disagree with you on the V8 in a bronco. I’d be very surprised considering the success they’ve had with the ecoboost and they’re already stepping away from the 5.0’s. I’m a V8 guy but don’t see it happening!
If FCA was listening they would have brought out the Gladiator with Dana 60 axles from the factory instead of the Dana 44 for the Rubicon. Bronco was listening to their customer. FCA is slowly learning, cause the Bronco scared them a little bit.
How about a trade up program so we can upgrade to Dana 60 and 80 axles!
@@timolheiser7874 And a better transmission I’m thinking this transmission s not to be good and the transfer case.
This is cool, like you said for second owners especially. I think they should have just used the 5.7 as it would have been a huge upgrade from the 3.6, would have been cheaper and more efficient, also would have left room for future upgrades. Still a ton of Jeeps needing V8 swaps out there.
The exhaust seems like what chevy did with the new corvette it has both quiet and louder
I thought about doing a Hemi swap in my 18 JL until I saw how much it cost. At the low end 25k all the way up to 100k for a hellcat with no warranty. I think the people that really want a V8 will be going this route.
I will be waiting for the Gladiator Mojave 392, then I will buy.
So Bubba I have to ask... you were not too happy about the Dana 44's and 3.73. Do you think they did that so that if we put on 37" tires it won't break the gears? Can we even do that with it stock because it already has the 2" lift and not worry about wheeling it hard with 37's?
There’s a lot of reasons why they did it. Throw them 37’s on it and give it hell!
@@Exodus4x4 thank you 😊!!! Would you even regear it with 37's?
I'll be waiting for the 2022 Gladiator Hercules. You know it's around the corner.
I like you your straight talk
Thanks-great video! I agreed with you especially on this will be a good jeep to buy used.
So if you already have a built JL it would probably be cheaper to buy a new one with the hemi and swap parts over. As opposed to an engine swap in the current JL. Either way still lots of work for shops.
Awesome vid. One big win, lots of fails.
oddest aspect of the 392 reveal? They prominently featured one of the 392's in a color they are NOT offering, Ocean Blue. Major slipup!! Jeep has eluded to a beefed up frame and supposed beefed up dana 44's. Any idea what that may mean for the 44's?
As to why they didn't put 37's on this is mindboggling.
The one they showed is hydro blue not ocean blue. It's new for 21 and available on the 392
It wouldn't surprise me if they want $95,000 for this
Omg this is genius work.
I have been watching your Videos for a while and I believe you are a GREAT SOURCE of Valuable Information! I am old Fashion and when I buy a NEW Car or JEEP I like to have a Factory Warranty that Covers Major Components so I do not have to Worry about issues since I am making payments on a Vehicle. I have been a long time Jeep Owner and I have owned Wranglers and Grand Cherokees and my wife loves her Liberty! Right now I drive a 2020 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk with the Hemi V8 which we both love. Since the 2005 Liberty is getting a bit old at 170K miles a daily driver and we have had some issues with the A/C that took forever to get Diagnosed Correctly and FIXED by our local shop. That being said we are interested in the 392 Wrangler because it is a nice Jeep with Lots of Capability but I am not sure if the 33 are the right size tires for the 392 setup would 35 inch tires be a BETTER Choice? And Keep everything Else Stock
Yeah 35’s for sure.
I’m gonna say it’s a numbers game. 33’s lol!!
If you want me to get excited I’m gonna need some Dana 60s 37‘s and at least 4.88’s. At this point the diesel is more appealing to me.
I've heard starting price is 90k which made me spit out my coffee. Also, is anyone else surprised it isn't being called the Wrangler SRT instead of the Wrangler 392?
I haven't heard anything close to $90k. If it is, I'll be putting a new C8 in my garage instead, the ole JK is just fine.
They could of put a Dana 60 and Dana 80 along with factory 37's for the price it is going to be.
You buy the factory hemi and that’s what you get go aftermarket I have a choice in engines plus I can have my manual transmission
Hey bubba, truly appreciate all your content and knowledge. With this Jeep you suggested if people went with 37's and above, they'd be snapping ring and pinions. As a daily driver this would be my daily driver/ weekend warrior rig what gearing option would you suggest for 37's. Chromoly axle shafts? Or would you absolutely swap axles. Thank you to anyone who replies.
If it were me, I’d most certainly be swapping the axles and running 40’s lol. For those that absolutely just want to run 37’s, I’d probably do 4.88 or 5.13.
Not snapping they aren’t going to break
i wanted a hybrid wrangler option..... not to wheel but as an SUV
4XE.....you already have it available. I'll take the 392. The only reason we get the 392 is the EcoDiesel and 4Xe hybrid have pushed gas mileage up so far that it leaves space for this monster. So by all means, buy the Hybrid.
@@iamblaineful makes sense.... i was aware of the launch of the 4xe, havent seen any though
This well waited for but how trend showed with 3.0L diesel we waited so long for. And they took a 4k price jump theses 392 be 5k or more upgrade
$5k over a base Rubicon......Sold. Beats the holy hell out of a "Americas Most Wanted" 6.4L Swap for an additional $30k.....one has a real warranty, the other doesn't.
@@iamblaineful whats wait on jeep price. 3.0L was up their for a basic spec and full spec on was crazy money
I'm definitely glad this is here but c'mon Jeep! This should come with nothing less than Dana 60s. I get the 33s because you care about the 0-60 time (which only two other Jeep people do). Bubba, you didn't talk about the transfer case. Apparently this doesn't get a 4:1 transfer case. What do you think about that?
It’s perfect with the 2.72:1!
Holy crap dude, why so pissed? We’ve all been waiting for this
Who said I was pissed? I like it, just wished it came with better axles.
Dr.Pepper cream soda is super delicious.
Hey Bubba, I see that Hair Club for Men is working for ya. I bet nobody even noticed 😆.
What is your opinion on the new transfer case they have in the new Jeep.
It’s horseshit
Going to be doing alot more Won Ton swaps!
So what axels and gear ratio would accommodate 37" tires
I’d do some 4.10’a on the stock axles with 37’s
Seriously thinking about this. I only have 5k miles on my 2020. All depends on how much they want...
If you are thinking $75k, you are pretty close.
haha. Sour grapes dude. You crack me up.
hi if u put 37 how much would it cost to changes gears and axles or can you run factory
You think they will drop the 392
In the gladiator?
I don’t but only because JT sales are nowhere near what JL sales are by about 1/3.
Man, Bubba, you seems seriously upset about this. Yes, there are issues (HP + given aftermarket wheel/tire upgrades, etc.), so we know there will be breakage w/o serious axle-upgrades...but it still VERY cool they brought this to market. Now about the expected $75k pricetag...
Hmmm, lets see. $62K JT w/ $30K America's Most Wanted 6.4L swap....or $75K Wrangler and warranty. The math ain't hard. I'm writing the check to Jeep/FCA.
@@iamblaineful Yep. But you're still gonna need $20k for wheels & tires & new axles.
Great Vid man.. It will be better if they offer it in the gladiator.
Bronco reservation cancel for new 392 Jeep?
I want the paddles in Rooster
Real talk... respect. Mask comments had me LMAO
he's so upset jeep took his business. i feel you buddy.
Not at all, in fact this will only make my business better. Most of our conversions are into the JT platform.
😂😂😂😂 This is exactly how I felt ahahahaha
I bet you with a cam and a exhaust delete ,you can bump that engine up pretty quick!!!
I’m fucking dying man😂😂😂😂 . Love how you keep it real. Hilarious too. 🍻
Hay Bubba, thanx for the Dr. Pepper product placement. I also enjoy the doc's medicine.
Those of us that can't afford it don't care and the ones that can afford it already have a Hemi Jeep.
And the smart ones with money waited patiently and are going to buy this 392 without any aftermarket swap gremlins. 🤷♂️
Off the shelf with warranty.
The price alone will be its biggest deterrent for the average buyer. Just my opinion. My v6 Wrangler just capable enough.
$4k for the Diesel.....I'm cool if its $6k to $8k on a 392, I'll buy it. I understand that not everyone is in that position right now, but I expect these to be low production runs due to CAFE requirements.....mileage cushion bought and paid for by the 2.0L, 4XE, and 3.0L Diesel......the 392 will be a unicorn, damn rare.
Ya, I have had a few ducks put on my jeep when I've gone to the store. .
Never even seen it or heard about it. Definitely not happening in Colorado.
@@salttrader4113 ive only seen them on jeeps that have been modified.
Going to be great for second owners, HA!
The only positive I saw in the video from Jeep was the half doors and the hood. I would think it would be smarter to get a stock wrangler and take it to y’all at Exodus 4x4 or America’s most wanted 4x4 and build it right. I’m hoping the wife lets me go to y’all for a hemi swap in the future.
I guess my only question would be is Jeep going to maintain their customers or with the Bronco already having the option of 35”s and the possible V8 in the future that people are slowly if not quickly will be swapping over to Bronco? I love my JLU but I’ll be checking the Bronco out when it starts showing up to the future car shows.
I think Jeepers will always be Jeepers. The ones that will go to Bronco are the same ones that would’ve gone to the Tacoma or 4Runner, or whatever.
@@Exodus4x4 very true. I tried to convince the family members I have that are die hard Ford lovers to get one but they like their trucks.
Otherwise the v8 that they’re coming out with for the wrangler, do you think it’s smaller or just not modded to produce the horse power and torque the hemi’s that y’all install? Would be curious to see the technical chart comparing “Jeep’s” V8 versus the one that y’all have been installing and America’s most wanted 4x4.
People still have there jeeps they love and will still do swaps.I
Ducking!... Phew, I almost thought you said Jeepers are "Docking".😳
LMAO!!!
I new it was coming!
This is great and all, but it won't be a manual. Personally still holding on americas most wanted manual hemi conversion kit!
Can you tell me why they won't put D60s in that thing? Great video! Love your honesty and sarcasm : )
More reasons not to put them in there, than there are for them to.
@@Exodus4x4 Just doesn't seem right to put all that power with the same axles. Thing is going to be $80k anyway. I've got $60k in mine so I won't be buying another Jeep anyway. Thanks for responding!
I don’t agree with it but Jeep isn’t building these for serious crawlers. Most people that buy these will never leave the pavement. They’ll be fine.
@@Exodus4x4 Yeah true.
Is it that hard to admit it’s a bad ass Jeep?
If I want a re-gear Dana 44 axle what’s the maximum or best gear ratio should I go, ie I get a 37s on my Jeep
5.13s. 100%
It's an Off-Road vehicle not a Dragster.. don't care about 1/4 mile or 0-60 times.
wheels (bedlocks) winch , lift , maybe lights.DONE
It comes with beadlocks rims from the factory, the tires are just mounted inside the lip like a normal tire at dealer delivery, easy change.....but you are gonna change the tires anyway, right?
@@iamblaineful yep
How much they cost for that Jeep 392
Don’t know yet
have another serving of crow.
Jeep can keep that pos boat anchor slush box trans. That thing isn't worth it's weight in scrap metal.
I just need to find someone that can swap a 392 with a 6 speed into a 2 door JL.
Did he say "through the grill of the Gladiator"??? @10:07
Yes. We’ve been changing out the grills on the JL’s to use the JT grill inserts. They’re larger and allow more air flow.
@@Exodus4x4 so did they just accidentally drop that they're gonna put this engine in the Gladiator as well?
No, he’s literally saying they are using the same grill as the gladiator.
I wanna put a V8 in my TJ