Moe-Jave
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Hi all -- new here, but had four Wranglers(LJ, 2xJKs and one JL) before buying my new 2023 Gladiator Mojave the other day! 
Something that was interesting to me, and remains hard to pin down is the actual OEM design (or just selection process) for what makes a Mojave "desert rated". Some of their material is obvious, but specifically in the space of ensuring proper cooling and high performance in a hot desert, what did they actually do? I see that 850W fan isn't unique to the Mojave but some can have it (tow/aux packages). Good start, but what else? For instance, I think the broader 3rd gen Pentastar changes make it more efficient and possibly tougher (e.g. windage tray redesign etc.)?
Like everyone else that was drawn to the Mojave trim level, we appreciate the frame strengthening and Fox 2.5 setup (with hydraulic bumpstops!). Frankly, I hadn't seriously considered a Gladiator before seeing the Mojave (three of my last four Wranglers were Rubicon trim levels). It really speaks to me, and living in a hot desert environment, seems right at home. I love it so far...
After lots of searching, and seeing more misinformation (mostly from journalists) than technical details, I figured I'd put it out here. Some journalists still think the unique hood scoop is active/real...and I appreciate why it is not (but hate non-functional scoops!). Another journalist pointed out that Jeep told them too much sand/dust would enter that way. Interesting. I could see how a compromise that opens it up, using a coarse filter, might still be some benefit...
Anyhow, that brings me back to the topic at hand. Maybe only the NA 3.6 Pentastar is inherently tough enough? I suppose foregoing DI and allowing a wide variety of fuel with minimal octane rating is key. I also think you couldn't "safely" pick the gas turbo motor? Don't get me wrong, I love forced induction and have had many vehicles with it -- it is just that I can see how that might be at play here.
If there are technical specs, please point me there. Happy to be here! Thank you.
Something that was interesting to me, and remains hard to pin down is the actual OEM design (or just selection process) for what makes a Mojave "desert rated". Some of their material is obvious, but specifically in the space of ensuring proper cooling and high performance in a hot desert, what did they actually do? I see that 850W fan isn't unique to the Mojave but some can have it (tow/aux packages). Good start, but what else? For instance, I think the broader 3rd gen Pentastar changes make it more efficient and possibly tougher (e.g. windage tray redesign etc.)?
Like everyone else that was drawn to the Mojave trim level, we appreciate the frame strengthening and Fox 2.5 setup (with hydraulic bumpstops!). Frankly, I hadn't seriously considered a Gladiator before seeing the Mojave (three of my last four Wranglers were Rubicon trim levels). It really speaks to me, and living in a hot desert environment, seems right at home. I love it so far...
After lots of searching, and seeing more misinformation (mostly from journalists) than technical details, I figured I'd put it out here. Some journalists still think the unique hood scoop is active/real...and I appreciate why it is not (but hate non-functional scoops!). Another journalist pointed out that Jeep told them too much sand/dust would enter that way. Interesting. I could see how a compromise that opens it up, using a coarse filter, might still be some benefit...
Anyhow, that brings me back to the topic at hand. Maybe only the NA 3.6 Pentastar is inherently tough enough? I suppose foregoing DI and allowing a wide variety of fuel with minimal octane rating is key. I also think you couldn't "safely" pick the gas turbo motor? Don't get me wrong, I love forced induction and have had many vehicles with it -- it is just that I can see how that might be at play here.
If there are technical specs, please point me there. Happy to be here! Thank you.
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