45K Mojave MT update

[seven30]

Thought Id post a 45K status on my 22 (late 21 mfg) manual Mojave.
This truck is stock with AT3 coopers except for the special light alloy racing
hood, which knocked off about 30 lbs from front axle.

Fuel average at 8000feet commuting is 21.7 mpg.

The clutch is stellar. Easy to control and light pedal. Its only improved with
time and this includes a LOT of heavy trailer pulling (as in 2800lbs or so).
New the clutch was pretty bad. Mushy, vague, and would smell when slipping.
Took about 11k to fully break in.

Only two issues have occurred so far:
1) Steering damper failed in -19 degree weather
2) Clutch master cylinder bolt was loose at manufacture time.

So far no steering, clutch or cam issues.
Quaker state ultimate synthetic since new. Changed at 70% on gauge.

Only three grips:
1) You cannot push start button first then follow with clutch to start. This is a inconvenience
especially if you stall on a trail. JeepCares could this be a FW option???
2) A dual mass flywheel has NO business on an offroad oriented vehicle.
3) The power band is optimized for the 8spd auto. Hard to keep it at 5000 with
a six speed manual! JeepCares, is there an optional FW fix to better adapt power band
to manual?

Wish list:
Eight speed sequential tranny option (yeah right)
Modified power band for 6sp manual
Turbo option(s) for V6
Underseat cargo/pet panel.
Removable rear seats.

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[Gvsukids]

JeepCares, is there an optional FW fix to better adapt power band
to manual?

@JeepCares is how you should tag them.

 

[Maximus Gladius]

Thought Id post a 45K status on my 22 (late 21 mfg) manual Mojave.
This truck is stock with AT3 coopers except for the special light alloy racing
hood, which knocked off about 30 lbs from front axle.

Fuel average at 8000feet commuting is 21.7 mpg.

The clutch is stellar. Easy to control and light pedal. Its only improved with
time and this includes a LOT of heavy trailer pulling (as in 2800lbs or so).
New the clutch was pretty bad. Mushy, vague, and would smell when slipping.
Took about 11k to fully break in.

Only two issues have occurred so far:
1) Steering damper failed in -19 degree weather
2) Clutch master cylinder bolt was loose at manufacture time.

So far no steering, clutch or cam issues.
Quaker state ultimate synthetic since new. Changed at 70% on gauge.

Only three grips:
1) You cannot push start button first then follow with clutch to start. This is a inconvenience
especially if you stall on a trail. JeepCares could this be a FW option???
2) A dual mass flywheel has NO business on an offroad oriented vehicle.
3) The power band is optimized for the 8spd auto. Hard to keep it at 5000 with
a six speed manual! JeepCares, is there an optional FW fix to better adapt power band
to manual?

Wish list:
Eight speed sequential tranny option (yeah right)
Modified power band for 6sp manual
Turbo option(s) for V6
Underseat cargo/pet panel.
Removable rear seats.

The questions you have for @JeepCares is above their pay grade.

 

[redriderjf87]

I definitely wouldn't call the clutch design stellar.

Otherwise I agree - I think proper (shorter) axle gearing would help with matching the V6 rpm range, and getting 6 usable gears instead of 5.

 

[seven30]

I definitely wouldn't call the clutch design stellar.

Otherwise I agree - I think proper (shorter) axle gearing would help with matching the V6 rpm range, and getting 6 usable gears instead of 5.

My truck may be an outlier but the clutch itself is as about as good as any stock clutch Ive ever had. However I distinguish between the clutch itself and the dumbmass flywheel.

I should clarify Im driving at altitude where this v6 needs to wound up above 4800 to get good
power. Its a good motor just optimized for the 8spd auto.

Imagine an 8spd sequential with turbo V6.

 

[redriderjf87]

My truck may be an outlier but the clutch itself is as about as good as any stock clutch Ive ever had. However I distinguish between the clutch itself and the dumbmass flywheel.

I should clarify Im driving at altitude where this v6 needs to wound up above 4800 to get good
power. Its a good motor just optimized for the 8spd auto.

Imagine an 8spd sequential with turbo V6.

That's fair, I definitely get where you're coming from.

I think correct axle gearing and clutch (I am lumping clutch discs and flywheel together as the clutch assembly) would go a long way by themselves, even with no changes to the engine or manual gearbox.

I personally would rather keep the transmission manually operated, with no reliance on software.

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