Dodge Journey becomes Fiat Freemont; first Fiat-branded Chrysler Group vehicle

Named to invoke a spirit of freedom, the Fiat Freemont is a Dodge Journey adapted to the Italian market. There are, in fact, few changes as the convenience features that please American buyers will find favor in Italy as well. The versatile seating, naturally, translates well into Italian, as does the touchscreen infotainment system. Fiat notes that the Freemont has 20 storage compartments, some as large as a city car's trunk.

Fiat was compelled, of course, to give the Freemont a grille that fits the Fiat family, and Fiat being Italian, the suspension was retuned for "efficient alignment with European roads." According to Fiat, "Adjustments have been made to various parts of the suspension design, including stiffening the suspension mountings, improving the front suspension geometry to reduce the roll angle and adjusting the suspension and shock absorber calibration for the optimum combination of comfort and handling which is in line with European standards."

An even more significant change, however, is the choice of engines. Initially the Fiat Freemont will be available with 140-horse and 170-horse versions of the 2.0-liter MultiJet 2 diesel engines with a manual gearbox and front wheel drive. The Freemont will follow up those Fiat-sourced powertrains with all-wheel drive versions powered by the 170-hp 2.0-liter MultiJet 2 and Chrysler's new Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engines, both with automatic gearboxes, "to ensure driving comfort and safety at the same time."

Both diesel engines are rated at 258 lb-ft of torque, with the 170-horse version spreading that level of torque from 1750 rpm and up to 2500 rpm while the 140-horse engine's torque drops off at 2000 rpm. Broad torque bands or not, neither is a ball of fire by American standards. The 170-horse Fiat Freemont takes 11 seconds to get to 62 mph (100 km/h) but soldiers on to an eventual top speed of 120 mph. The 140 horsepower Freemont takes a whole 12.3 seconds to get to 62 mph, and if one is sufficiently patient will arrive at a 110 mph top speed.

The Fiat Freemont will be offered in two trim levels, the Freemont and Freemont Urban. The Freemont trim comes with a full 7-seats configuration, with automatic triple-zone climate control, radio/CD/MP3 with 4.3" touch-screen, trip computer and steering wheel audio controls, 17" alloy wheels, fog lights, cruise control, keyless entry/go, child boosters and an anti-theft alarm. The Urban trim level adds Bluetooth, automatic lights, leather steering wheel and gear knob, rear parking sensors, roof rails, a six-way power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support, folding electric rear-view mirrors, tinted rear windows and an electrochromatic inside rearview mirror.

Dodge Diesel Performance | Fuel Injector Service Guide

The Dodge Cummins diesel is a favorite of many fans of diesel, because of the number of changes it can be done. The Dodge Cummins diesel engine is standard with power and great fuel economy and can be optimized for mileage diesel in the early twenties, thirties and while some get even lower in mpg. The economy is phenomenal for a truck. They can also be off the ground pounding monster. Today we will see some of the changes that can be done to make the vehicleboth economically and efficiently.

Fuel Injector Service

First, the most important change for all diesel is a performance chip. These are the chips modules and programmers come. All have the same basic features, although the supply will change in slightly different ways and have a variety of safety features. The general rule is prudent for a pilot, with nearly all diesel chip about three fifty-seven mpg increases are made. Most of these chips to add about 120 hp top setting. E 'Add the drops, some extreme, however, that about 230 hp and 400 torque, the Dodge Cummins diesel engine.

Probably the second most important change to the injectors diesel fuel performance Cummins diesel Dodge. better injectors can also pay for a careful driver. The injectors are available in stages, from 50 hp to 150 hp over stock area, and even more extreme injectors can be tailor made. 50 hp injectors would be that someone looking for a bit 'more power and betterEconomy. Injectors 150 hp would be as extreme. They also come with complete replacement injector or injector or just upgrade.

For all the diesel that has changed, a higher flow exhaust are added to help alleviate keep exhaust gas temperatures down and the engine. Most people upgrade the size of the entire exhaust from turbo. Others use the Aero exhaust, muffler replacement only. The design of the Aero exhaust speed increasesDischarge of a jet as the exhaust gas would flow through. 2005 Dodge Cummins diesel engine on, the Aero exhaust adds 19 hp and 38 torque dynamometer test of simply replacing the muffler.

Another change is the popular cold air intake, allowing more air into the engine, which helps burn a higher percentage of fuel. This gives more power to the wheels instead of the tail pip in a big black cloud.

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