Hi, I’m new!
There seems to be plenty of options for replacing the engine in a t25 (1985 mine is) but what is the best for economy and how does that correlate to the easiest to fit....or, what’s the best compromise?
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Steve
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Re: Most economic engine?
most economic is the one that is fitted unless you are planning on doing mega mileage
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Re: Most economic engine?
Second that.
The total £ & p cost of an engine swap buys a lot of fuel.
Trying to get from, say, 20 to 25 mpg is naff all saving in pence/mile.
£8k of tdi conversion might get you 35mpg but a healthy 2.1 is capable of returning 30 mpg (few would believe me) and I know of one that genuinely returns this.
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The total £ & p cost of an engine swap buys a lot of fuel.
Trying to get from, say, 20 to 25 mpg is naff all saving in pence/mile.
£8k of tdi conversion might get you 35mpg but a healthy 2.1 is capable of returning 30 mpg (few would believe me) and I know of one that genuinely returns this.
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Re: Most economic engine?
Thanks for the advice. Will concentrate on maximising fuel efficiency then:-) any tips? Mine has a 1.9petrol
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A good (freshly rebuilt, not recycled) 1.9 should be capable of returning high 20's mpg on a run.
The heavier the van, roofracks etc all knock mpg.
Keep it light, stay below 65 mph
PS a sensible drop of 30-40mm and a front spoiler help both handling and fuel consumption. Not a lot, but it all helps.
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The heavier the van, roofracks etc all knock mpg.
Keep it light, stay below 65 mph
PS a sensible drop of 30-40mm and a front spoiler help both handling and fuel consumption. Not a lot, but it all helps.
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How much does the drop affect comfort?silverbullet wrote:A good (freshly rebuilt, not recycled) 1.9 should be capable of returning high 20's mpg on a run.
The heavier the van, roofracks etc all knock mpg.
Keep it light, stay below 65 mph
PS a sensible drop of 30-40mm and a front spoiler help both handling and fuel consumption. Not a lot, but it all helps.
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Later Caravelles were -30mm from the factory, no need to shake your dental fillings out
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