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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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That tranny is *****!!
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cagedxj707
That tranny is *****!!
Lol. I wonder how much that beast would cost... And how much torque it could handle.. Hmm...
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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Isnt that the tranny they put behind the new Chrysler 300's?
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
Isnt that the tranny they put behind the new Chrysler 300's?
It is? I thought those had the 8 speed... Idk. Lol.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bpas328xi
It is? I thought those had the 8 speed... Idk. Lol.
May be, I just saw mopar at the bottom and thought chrysler lol
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
May be, I just saw mopar at the bottom and thought chrysler lol
Haha. Yeah. It's all the same in the end. Looks like that trans will be in the new Liberty.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Lol in the liberty??? I've got a feeling 8 or so geared transmissions are gonna get REALLL popular in the next few years.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
Lol in the liberty??? I've got a feeling 8 or so geared transmissions are gonna get REALLL popular in the next few years.
It would let the engine stay in its power band much easier. If they can handle power, then the folks at Mopar might be on to something.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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yeah ive been waiting on something like this.. More gears are more practical in about every circumstance.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
yeah ive been waiting on something like this.. More gears are more practical in about every circumstance.
Just imagine a 9 speed. With paddle shifters!! Think of all the fun you could have!!!
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Lol that would be alot of shifting! Bet that tranny would open up a new would of fuel efficiency
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
Lol that would be alot of shifting! Bet that tranny would open up a new would of fuel efficiency
Just imagine it in an XJ... OMG.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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Lol I think it is all gonna come down to how fast and smoothly that thing can actually shift, otherwise you'll be waiting for power.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
Lol I think it is all gonna come down to how fast and smoothly that thing can actually shift, otherwise you'll be waiting for power.
They seem to think the shifts will be nearly instantaneous.

http://www.allpar.com/SUVs/jeep/2014-cherokee.html
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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Those are badass, but i'd really hate to be the one to rebuild one..
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