|
| Brad92XR6 |
|
||
|
hey guys,
just wondering what sorta fuel economy people are gettin out of a big wade cam? im thinking of gettin the 1673 cam.. i know fuel economy aint gunna be good but just wondering what sorta figures to expect? cheers
_________________ Ford EBII XR6 1992
|
||
| Top | |
||
| FORDom |
|
||
|
im also wondering the exact same thing!
im also getting diff gears at the same time, but im hoping they improve economy as 95% of my driving is city |
||
| Top | |
||
| krisisdog |
|
|||
|
LOL at "big" wade cam, the 1673 aint big.
As long as your run premo, economy wont suffer much at all. My trip used to sit between 10.8 and 11.8, and with the cam its now on 11.6, but it drank the fuel when I put s**t 91 ron into it... lol again.... |
|||
| Top | |
|||
| KyleBardell |
|
|||
|
what about with a 977b, im thinking of putting one in and like most falcon owners, will that drink much fuel?
_________________ The Luxo Cruiser - 07 BF Fairlane |
|||
| Top | |
|||
| edfairmont4.0 |
|
|||
|
its funny asking about fuel economy, and making the car more powerful
 Usually, I use the extra power thus economy suffers!!!!!
The 1673 is MILD as mentioned above it would probably give you 4km a tank less in normal driving conditions lol 977b will lose some more, Lower vacuum at idle due to larger duration and tigher overlap.. probably 20-30km - Some1 correct me if im wrong.
_________________ ED Fairmont, Ghia mock DOHC-T 11.6 @ 118 Trying to get back to the 1/4! |
|||
| Top | |
|||
| hans hartman |
|
||
|
ask the cam seller,any other mods to go with it? power is petrol,how much do you want?get a figure and build it,if your worried about petrol,get a 1.5 ltr car-make your mind up---a or b or c-do nothing-drive it as is,or buy a beast.
_________________ R.I.P HANS HARTMAN |
||
| Top | |
||
| SpeedyED |
|
|||
|
hans hartman wrote: ask the cam seller,any other mods to go with it? power is petrol,how much do you want?get a figure and build it,if your worried about petrol,get a 1.5 ltr car-make your mind up---a or b or c-do nothing-drive it as is,or buy a beast.
So much from a conservative old f@rt , I hate it when my dad tells me to stop going around corner's that he feel's are wasting petrol  because he does it himself .
_________________ Pre AU Adapters for sale |
|||
| Top | |
|||
| fiftyone |
|
|||
|
it shouldnt really matter (in theory)
however the idea of the selected cam for the i6 was for a good mix of drivablity and economy, so she might drink a good 1 - 1.5L p100k
_________________ ** For Sale ** http://www.fordmods.com/ford-parts-for-sale-f17/assorted-e-series-parts-t124697.html |
|||
| Top | |
|||
| phongus |
|
|||
|
My economy on 80% freeway and 20% metro area, used to be about 11.5 - 11.8L/100km. Now it is sitting at about 10.5L/100km, that was with a blocked fuel filter.
Now with a good fuel line system, I'm looking at 9L/100km on highway only (as I found out on the way to Bendigo) and a ridiculous amount during metropolitan area (spikes between 12 - 16...depending on how heavy footed I am). phong =P~ EDIT: Filled my car up this morning, 52.88L after travelling 565.1km. That's about 85% freeway and the rest metropolitant. Works out to be 9.36L/100km. But seeing how my trip computer is rising in fuel usage...I believe my metro driving is about 16 - 18L/100km... 
So there is an example of fuel eco with a mild cam and unclogged fuel line.
_________________ phongus = Post whore 2006 |
|||
| Top | |
|||
| Brad92XR6 |
|
||
|
thanks guys,
i was under the impression that the 1673 was a fairly decent cam? im talkin biggest cam on standard xr computer? would the 977b make more of a improvement? phongus: did the cam make a decent improvement for you?
_________________ Ford EBII XR6 1992
|
||
| Top | |
||
| phongus |
|
|||
|
Brad92XR6 wrote: thanks guys,
i was under the impression that the 1673 was a fairly decent cam? im talkin biggest cam on standard xr computer? would the 977b make more of a improvement? phongus: did the cam make a decent improvement for you? Well I can feel a lot of oomph up top. Though in saying that, I did do a whole engine transplant, changing from standard to a Tickford motor with the lot...so really, not much of a comparison. Comparing the current motor with another EL, you can definitely feel the difference. It pulls harder after 2500RPM in my car and keeps pulling until about 5500RPM. Power and torque improvements were definitely noticeable. Fuel economy is also better on highway, but can't say the same for metropolitan...not sure if it's any of my sensors, lead foot, or the lack of resetting the ECU after replacing fuel line components. Hope that helps. phong =P~
_________________ phongus = Post whore 2006 |
|||
| Top | |
|||
| Who is online |
|---|
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 65 guests |
