V6 Engines
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 1:48 pm
I found this comment on the Jackeroo World website.
Are they discussing V6s in general or specifically the Jackaroo one????
These engines seem to be reasonably reliable but the most common complaint is lack of power at low revs which means for city driving and four-wheel driving drivers are forced to slip the clutch to get the vehicle off the line. This problem is worse in the earlier versions as later models have had modifications made to their computer module with some improvement. Nevertheless, in our view, the high-revving V6 engine is really better suited for use in a car or on the open highway than for a heavy 4WD vehicle where plenty of torque is required for slow work, towing etc.
Also Im interested in peoples opinions on 4cyl vs 6 when it comes to hill climbing or for that matter any 4WD work......... Does the 6 have a huge advantage or is it in fact more to do with clearance and tyres and driving ability etc.
Are they discussing V6s in general or specifically the Jackaroo one????
These engines seem to be reasonably reliable but the most common complaint is lack of power at low revs which means for city driving and four-wheel driving drivers are forced to slip the clutch to get the vehicle off the line. This problem is worse in the earlier versions as later models have had modifications made to their computer module with some improvement. Nevertheless, in our view, the high-revving V6 engine is really better suited for use in a car or on the open highway than for a heavy 4WD vehicle where plenty of torque is required for slow work, towing etc.
Also Im interested in peoples opinions on 4cyl vs 6 when it comes to hill climbing or for that matter any 4WD work......... Does the 6 have a huge advantage or is it in fact more to do with clearance and tyres and driving ability etc.