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Got demolished by a Ford Explorer Sport

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#1 ·
On the way to dinner tonight a guy in a Ford Explorer sport was driving like an @ss and cut me off. He took off from a couple of stop lights so I figured at the first opportunity I had I would try to pull up next to him and see what the Explorer was all about. (while I was behind him I noticed that it was the ecoboost;assuming the 3.5) So I knew he would most likely hit it off the line so I was ready and actually jumped him on the green, and had him by 1/2 a length. By 25mph he was even with me and continued to pull.. I shut it down at 55mph and he had 3-4 lengths on me.. Needless to say I was very disappointed.

* I know the Jeep is an SUV, 4x4, luxury blah blah, but I figured the HEMI would have eaten him up. I guess the only replacement for displacement is a turbo:slapfight:
 
#3 ·
Seriously! I was pretty embarrassed lol. I really need Diablo to figure out the 2011 ECM issue and hope that I can get a custom tune from Hemifever.. However I dont think the baddest tune from Sean would have helped in this case.. That thing, dipped out on me lol.
 
#9 ·
How can you be so sure, and what about beyond 80 mph? The tires on the Explorer Sport have higher speed rating than our Jeeps (except SRT's), and most likely its speed governor is set to a higher speed than our HEMI's are, meaning the HEMI will cut off at 112 mph and the Explorer Sport will keep going.

The truth is our HEMI's are a joke as far acceleration from a stand still. Chrysler did a terrible job with the 5/6 speed transmission on the HEMI (can't comment on the new 8 speed), and don't tell me it's because of fuel savings because other SUV's in the same category (similar power and weight) attain better mileage and are faster.
 
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#11 ·
My exact thoughts! Props to Ford and the ecoboost engine.
 
#12 ·
yeah....cool engine...but it has many faults. Didn't they just recall them or something? I know many of the truck guys are having problems....or that's what I hear.
 
#13 · (Edited)
I drive a 2012 F150 with the Ecoboost. There were some issues with the Intercooler which Ford has since redesigned. I had the IC replaced in mine and it's fine now. It has 420 lb/ft of torque and it's funny because I get alot of guys in Range Rovers trying to race me but I beat them every time. Very funny.

I love the GC however as my next vehicle. I'm in sales and the truck is a little impractical when trying to park in tight urban parking lots
 
#15 ·
Since i've had my 14 with the v6 i've been toasted many times. I traded in a 2011 kia sorento with a v6 AWD and its was so much faster, i think the 0-60 was about 6sec and topped out at 130. but like Scott said, its a car and ment for differant duty. im sure we can take them on the trails. On a side note i've hit about 118 +/-with the 2014.
 
#16 · (Edited)
The only thing I've (barely) beat with mine was a Ranger (4.0), and 2nd Gen Ram (5.2 or 5.9?). The WK2 is not geared for stoplight races. I've surprised many with my Ram (3.92s) on the other hand. I have the small 17" wheels, and it jumps nicely.
 
#17 ·
Does the 8spd Trans make that much of a difference? I dusted my friends 2013 both have the Hemi maybe he just can't drive I don't know. he's been bothering me ever since i got mine to compare them off the line. I'm no racer I bought JGC to be able to go off road. I test drove a sport explorer I wasn't impressed it's just a lifted ford Taurus right? Not really a fan of front wheel drive/all wheel drive cars.
 
#50 ·
I didn't expect the older 11'-13's to be that bad, i would not be happy lol.

The 14' 5.7 with the 8 speed is not slow for a 5000lb suv. Especially at highway speeds, it pulls pretty hard and has plenty of power. Compared to a couple of my previous v6 SUV's the jeep is faster. I put it to the test on a trip from Boston to NYC real late at night :headbang:
 
#18 ·
the 8 spd does make a difference but theres also another gear before 60, with the 14s you need to be in sport mode or the shifts are week, even flooring it with eco on the power and shifts just are not there, in sport mode it shifts fast and hard at the red line.
 
#21 · (Edited)
My 14 Wk2 hemi feels faster than my 2011 with CAI/Hypertech/corsa. The gearing is a night and day difference . My father in law bought my old truck so I 'll have to set up a little drag race to tell for sure.
 
#22 ·
My 14 Wk2 hemi feels faster than my 2011 with CAI/Hypertech/costs. The gearing is a night and day difference . My father in law bought my old truck so I 'll have to set up a little drag race to tell for sure.
My neighbor seen me bragging on here lol now he wants a rematch where you at man ? Guess you're going to get a super charger now :)

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#24 ·
Why would anyone who plans on taking their SUV off-road even consider the Ford Explorer Sport (cross-over) anyway?

:confused:

I don't care if the Ford Explorer Sport is quicker...my Jeep Grand Cherokee is a REAL off-road vehicle...body on frame design, and that's why I bought it. PLUS my V6 get better gas mileage to boot!

:thumbsup:
 
#25 ·
I think in the new 8 speed it would have been far closer. Problem with a V8 vs that turbo 6, you run out of RPMs faster than he does. The new 8 can shift a lot quicker and would put more pound feet of torque to the pavement in 2nd gear with the lower ratio.

Now saying that, the EcoBoost is fast but it is also lighter and I think the max tow rating is 5000 or less. Even if you don't tow, the chassis strength on the JGC is still going to translate into better longevity for the vehicle. It will be stiffer and ride nicer down the long road. Go drive a GMC Acadia that is 3 years old and compare it to a Durango and I know that that Acadia doesn't feel anything like it did new and the Durango (other than the HEMI fish bite) it quite and solid inside. You take away a lot when you try and drop the weight down.
 
#36 ·
Even a stock srt8 only does what 4.8 0-60? Is impressive for a heavy suv I don't know but aren't most sport cars over 60k faster ? I think the cheapest infinity will stay with an srt8 jeep. I wouldn't ever buy a jeep str8 to drag race unless you get that nice super charger put on it.

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Though I like your camping comment.... I think you missed the entire 2.5 series of the infinity group. Not to mention the ability of a 2014 to go directly from 8th gear to 3rd while the infinity driver waits for his CVT to unwind itself (most common infinity driver complaint)

You should go sit in the passenger seat of an SRT and have someone demonstrate Launch Control to you.... you may be surprised!
 
#40 ·
I believe the new Infiniti JX crossover is the first and only Infiniti with CVT (it's also the first front wheel Infiniti). Every other Infiniti has the 7-speed transmission.

Anyway, if someone chooses to drag racing their GC whether it's powered by a Pentastar or a Hemi it's their own business and they shouldn't be judged on an Internet Forum.
 
#41 · (Edited)
I believe the new Infiniti JX crossover is the first and only Infiniti with CVT (it's also the first front wheel Infiniti). Every other Infiniti has the 7-speed transmission.

Anyway, if someone chooses to drag racing their GC whether it's powered by a Pentastar or a Hemi it's their own business and they shouldn't be judged on an Internet Forum.
I have driven 3 inifinity vehicle in the last 3 years... every one was a CVT. I don't even remember the models but I very much remember the inability of two of them to "downshift" at all.

Edit: I was incorrect, it was a total of 4 I drove, two Muranos and one Altima that all had CVT and I was not impressed with them, that part still holds. The one I drove that was not as big an issue was the FX but I wasn't a fan of it either.