Return of the V8 Jeep? I hope so!

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http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/30/is-jeep-planning-a-hemi-v8-wrangler/

American Expedition Vehicles, a Jeep aftermarket conversion firm from Montana, recently stuffed a Chrysler 392 Hemi between the fenders of a Wrangler for Jeep CEO Michael Manley. This is the same 392 Hemi that powers the 470-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT8 392.

According to sources close to Chrysler, the 392-powered Jeep wasn't just built on a lark. Manley's Wrangler is apparently a mule for "executive evaluation." That's Chrysler speak for "they might build it." Manley's vehicle channels its 470 hp through a six-speed manual and will reportedly slide its back end in third gear with liberal application of the throttle. All we can say is this: Build it. Right now.
 
Oh my...
 
Build it! Call it......"the mother gaia special" :p
 
i'd rather have the kaizer than this, but i'd still take this.

This is very true. Nukaiser w/diesel and a 6spd manual would be more welcome in my books. This is almost as awesome though. Just imagine it in Rubicon trim. Take it out to the mountains for the weekend, then come back and smoke everything at the lights during the week.
 
can i get the 392 in a Wrangler?
 
Oh, who cares...Give one of these and I'll be fine:

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V8 Jeeps went away?
 
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