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Dodge Nitro 2.8-liter diesel (CRD) INFO

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#1 ·
I thought I'd post this here for the benefit of Nitro CRD owners wanting (even) more torque from the already massive 460Nm.

Performance module from Germany for CRD Nitros
TDC Technologies, LLC

Another performance chip for CRD from Europe - it costs more than the TDC one and the performance figures seem realistic enough:

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It looks more sophisticated than TDC and has adjustment. Basically the new figures are 160KW/580NM !!!

Another performance chip for CRD from Europe - it costs more than the TDC one and the performance figures seem realistic enough:

Untitled Document

It looks more sophisticated than TDC and has adjustment. Basically the new figures are 160KW/580NM !!!

And another European chip from Steinbauer:
STEINBAUER Tuning Technologies
Dyno chart for the Steinbauer:
http://www.steinbauer.cc/neu/pdf/_ST...D_130_kW_1.pdf

And this one from Oz specialising in diesel, and you can adjust via your laptop if you have heavily modified your 4WD.
DPChip - Diesel Power Chip - 35% More Power & Torque for all EFI Diesel Cars, 4WD's, Trucks and Boats.

Read the FAQS from dpchip. It is really informative and seems to justify why they are more expensive than the other I mentioned above. I am leaning towards them at the moment despite the higher price, because they seem to know what they are talking about, specialising in diesel engines, the figures for the Nitro look realistic and not over-exaggerated, and the design technique of their chips.
DPChip frequently asked questions. All you ever wanted to know about the Diesel Power Chip and more...

And if that's not enough power for you, throw this kit in for an extra 250HP:
http://www.amazon.com/Dodge-Racing-N...7335&sr =8-13
The only problem is that none of the Nitro transmissions can handle that kind of power long term.
 
#2 ·
Nitro 2.8l SXT CRD

Thought I would drop a short post to say hi from the UK.

I just collected my brand new Dodge Nitro SXT CRD Auto on Tuesday and am absolutely loving it. Even more so, since I have found that it was built and imported from the USA for me!

I think that I may be one of the first, if not the only (!), person so far in the UK to buy a Nitro as I have not seen any around here at all. However, I am seeing more and more Calibers on the roads here.

Would love to hear from you all. I will post some pics of my baby as soon as get them on the computer, but be warned, the weather is not as good here as it is probably over in the U.S
 
#4 ·
Welcome to Nitro Girl UK

Welcome!

I'm a newbie here too ... got my 08 Nitro on Jan 1st. Still dealing with a torque converter that's engaging too early, but other than that, I love it.

Isn't a Nitro a pretty large vehicle for the UK? But then, maybe your cars aren't as small as I saw in Italy. A Nitro would be a tank over there!

:cool:
 
#5 ·
There are quite a few people from the UK that have nitro's, but it is nice not to see a lot of them on the road. There are quite a few around me.

Welcome to the boards.
 
#8 ·
Tuner Special: O.CT Dodge Nitro

LUSTENAU, Austria — Oberscheider Chip Tuning has transformed an unlikely SUV — the diesel Dodge Nitro — into a performance-tuned machine by reprogramming the engine control module with a simple download.

Output from the 2.8-liter diesel is increased from 177 to 202 horsepower, while torque increases by 33 pound-feet to 372 lb-ft. The tuned Nitro reaches 60 mph in less than 9.9 seconds, 1.5 seconds faster than a stock diesel Nitro. Getting to 100 mph comes 9 seconds quicker, at 26.5 seconds, in the O.CT Nitro.

The installation process turns the buyer into a mechanic through a download process that only takes 30 minutes. Using a handheld device that connects to the Internet and a car's OBD (onboard diagnostics) port, a buyer can reprogram the car's computer with O.CT's new maps without ever leaving home.

Oberscheider claims the modifications have a minimal effect on fuel consumption. The 2.8-liter diesel is not offered on Nitros sold in the United States. Jeep discontinued U.S. sales of the Liberty CRD that used the same diesel engine in 2007 — because the engine did not comply with toughened federal emissions regulations.

LINK: Tuner Special: O.CT Dodge Nitro
 
#10 ·
Well here's some real feedback.

I purchased the TDC unit and what can I say apart from Oh My God! The power difference is amazing and for what.... £135!

My other car is a Porsche and to get that type of power hike would cost me in excess of £2000! no more!

Not sure on the MPG yet as I have only fitted the unit 2 days ago and I am driving like a loon at the moment so this wouldn't be a fair comparison.

Ladies and Gentleman - this is a very worthy upgrade :)

DJ
 
#12 ·
It will have a particle filter in place. Its UK legislation however my car is leased on a 12 month contract so it will be removed before it covers that type of mileage. I gather it destroys this part because of the over fueling?

I did 3 runs last night to get the average 0 - 60mph and the average was 9.4seconds which is truely amazing. It is just a different vehicle now.

Thanks for the advice though, I will keep an eye on it - I am/was a qualified tech so I should know symptoms to look out for.


DJ
 
#13 ·
New member from Slovenia (Europe)

Hi every one, i come from a small country Slovenia and for few months now I own Dodge Nitro CRD SXT, 2777 ccm, 130 kW / 177 KM. Man I so love that car! Well i joined this forum, because have lots of questions, im interested in modifications ect..

here is my ride :)

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#14 ·
Hi All, need a little help !

:)Hi All, I am new to the forum and need a little help, I live in the UK and I own a 2007 Nitro 2.7 Diesel, 3 month back the turbo failed at 15K miles, this was changed under warranty by Chrysler, after this I kept getting the oil light flickering on, I took the car back and waited 4 weeks for them to tell me what was wrong, I was informed I need a full new engine as there was a sludge build up and this had caused serious damaged to the engine, Chrysler accused me of running the car on Bio Fuel, which I haven’t and that they would not cover the warranty claim for a new engine, is this a one off or is there a history of this happening, after googleing it on the internet it would appear that this has happened before, any information would be great, Cheers
 
#16 ·
Hello from Spain

Hi.
On next days I'll be the proud owner of a new Dodge Nitro CRD. It's a special edition in Spain called 'Black Edition' with some features and a very cheap price here. On next twesday, dealer will send a request for the car, and it'll arrive in about three weeks.

Basically: Dodge Nitro SXT (fog light, 17' wheels, GPS Navigator, black color, CRD powered motor,..) 2010'. The price it's about 60% of normal price.
 
#17 ·
Hi.
On next days I'll be the proud owner of a new Dodge Nitro CRD. It's a special edition in Spain called 'Black Edition' with some features and a very cheap price here. On next twesday, dealer will send a request for the car, and it'll arrive in about three weeks.

Basically: Dodge Nitro SXT (fog light, 17' wheels, GPS Navigator, black color, CRD powered motor,..) 2010'. The price it's about 60% of normal price.
Welcome, and your soon to be Nitro sounds really cool with the name of "Black". Would be something we would all like to see pictures of when you get it! Yes the price must be great too. Good Luck and please post more after you receive your new "Black Edition".
 
#19 ·
I live in a little village called Laxe. It's in Galicia, at north-west of Spain, in a land called "Costa de la Muerte", in english the translations is something like "Death's Coast" (seems a tittle of a terror film, or not?).
You can see some photos of Laxe, Death's Coast an Galicia in my web site, www.lombar.com

As soon I have my new car I'll post some photos, of course.

And please, excuseme if sometimes I write with a very simply english, or with spelling or syntax errors. There are many years without speak in english with nobody, so I have lost the practice.

Best regards
 
#25 ·
Great News. Hope all it's paperwork (passport) is in order! Ha Ha
 
#26 ·
hi from italy!

hello everybody,

i am a new nitro owner. Actually i am still waiting for it (just bought it) but i am very curious about all the possible modifications you guys already experimented :D

Mine is a SXT 2.8 CRD (which i guess its the same of SLT model in the US)

cheers
Claudio
 
#27 ·
hello everybody,

i am a new nitro owner. Actually i am still waiting for it (just bought it) but i am very curious about all the possible modifications you guys already experimented :D

Mine is a SXT 2.8 CRD (which i guess its the same of SLT model in the US)

cheers
Claudio
Welcome Claudio! Let us know when you receive your new NITRO and check back to see what we are doing next.
 
#29 ·
Turbo Oil Leak ?!

I decided to have a good look around the engine bay of my 2.8 CRD Nitro the other day as I'd pretty much proven that the service department that i pay an exorbitant amount of $$$ to do my servicing fail to do this. (they failed to notice that they'd forgotten to replace the transmission filler cap a couple of services ago!!!!! incompetent!!!)
So the turbo compressor has oil weeping from the intake hose (wierd coz there should be a vacuum there? or at most just some ram air pressure).
I took the inlet & outlet hoses off & found an oily film inside the outlet hose, and a small pool of oil just inside the compressor inlet (where the hose & clamp go on) (i'll try and attach a pic)
At first i was worried it was leaking inside the turbo, a local mechanic who owns an identical nitro (and refuses to take it to dodge for service) told me it's normal for a bit of oil to be there because it sucks from the "rocker cover" and i should check the PCV valve.
When i got home i checked my cd-rom shop manual, no pcv valve but there is an "oil separator" so i'll need to check this.
Any one know 1, how much oil should be in the turbo inlet and 2 how to check the oil separator ? (manual only says how to install & remove)
Thanks
 

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#31 · (Edited)
New old Nitro from Germany

Hello to all!

I have just entered this Forum and sure I have to introduce myself a little bit.

Short Statistical Data of Mine:
Male, happily married since more than 20 Years, 2 Children leaving Home in a short While, 3 Poodles (not only Dogs but Poodles ;) ) and a Model Railway as a Hobby. Working in Automotive Industry for more than 20 Years, now in Steel and Tube Business, always in Quality and Processes.

More important: the Ride's Data
a Black Nitro, European SE-Model, mfg Date Juin 2007, now nearly 80000km (around 50,000 Miles), first km have been horrible with some Recalls and Service Actions and a Dozen of Warranty Cases. The worst Car I ever drove. But since all the Issues have been fixed (after first 30000km) the Truck is just running. Brings us into Holidays and back, to Work and back, to Supermarkets and back, to Parties and back, ... :) and even after more than 3 Years of Riding it spends Fun and turns others Necks :eek: Yeah, I like this Truck!

Hopefully I am able to give some Support in this Forum, and I will be supported if I need some Help.

Oops, I should not forget to show you a Picture of my Car (here without Day Running Lights):