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Zootster · Mar 01, 2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by gouch

My old 340K EL falcon gets 12 litres per 100 around town, and 9 on the freeway, good enough for me.
I'll be updating reasonably soon with another petrol 6. I like the looks and the price of an 04-05 XR6-T. Good performance std, esp with the 6 speed auto, and serious YEEHAA with minimal mods.

Fuel costs for me is big, I did 1200 KM this week alone, but I need a big car. I tow a boat, often tow bikes, have 1.5 big kids, need a big boot and I like my cars to accelerate up hills

Short of buying a Subaru, the safety of smaller cars leave a LOT to be desired. I say this knowing that big 4*4 are just as ordinary.

If u want fuel economy dont buy a XR6 Turbo. Bad on fuel. Ask how I know......

Evil Lord X · Mar 01, 2008, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Zootster

and boys, what colour won both days at Clipsal500?????????? Hu Hu

I was waiting for that. Tis but early days in this dual, the victor is far from decided

Troy

pldaniels · Mar 01, 2008, 07:09 AM

Zooster,

The crazy thing is, a turbo should actually give you improved fuel economy - however I suppose they're used more for "super power" rather than boosting efficiency. :\

Paul.

Evil Lord X · Mar 01, 2008, 08:06 AM

A turbo engine should use more fuel with the same transmission set up. More air requires more fuel to keep the fuel air mix the same so therefore it ises more fuel. Now if the transmission were changed to take advantage of the extra power this allows, then I would expect to see better/same fuel efficiency. That's my take on it.

Troy

Zootster · Mar 01, 2008, 04:45 PM

It all depends on 1 formula. Its called the "Right Foot Factor" You probably know how it works. I was on the heavier end of the formula which ended up with an equasion that is.......pushhardonrightpedal X wheelspinandsmoke = 17L 100km.
Next formula......Angrywife = sellbigturbocarfor4cylcar

Extreme_RC · Mar 01, 2008, 04:55 PM

On a 4cyl car a turbocharged setup is an ideal way to create power while maintaining everyday economy. Stick it on a tractor like a ford and that idea gets shot to hell

Zootster · Mar 01, 2008, 05:17 PM

but it was fun to drive!!!!

Geoff2005 · Mar 01, 2008, 06:46 PM

I drove a petrol auto l/cruiser for about 12 months, that got about 17L/100k without any wheel spinning. You could almost see shares in BP going up when you approached the servo.

glydr · Mar 01, 2008, 10:44 PM

I drove a turbo XR6 once - breathtaking!

Mind you, it was on its second gearbox in less than 40,000km! Poor quality eh!

Graham,
who drives a Commodore Wagon

PS - unsticked the original blabber and stuck this one

pldaniels · Mar 01, 2008, 11:01 PM

Graham,

Thanks for sticking this thread

Seems like we've gotten off to a fairly rapid start - not much talk about planes at all though

I should have been flying today except instead I'm busy in the workshop building yet more electronics.

Paul.

EDFjet · Mar 01, 2008, 11:29 PM

Graham! I bunged the STC!!! TOOO WINDY

glydr · Mar 01, 2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pldaniels

Thanks for sticking this thread

No worries - have been a bit absent from RCG lately- busy at work.

Liam, how could you hurt the STC?? No way! You were supposed to enter it in the foamy comp!

Oh well.

EDFjet · Mar 01, 2008, 11:41 PM

yeah my bad.

Wasnt windy on the ground. Just in the air... she was doing back flips i tells ya

glydr · Mar 01, 2008, 11:53 PM

Bummer...

It still meets the entry criteria though... take a photo and put it in the comp thread!

EDFjet · Mar 01, 2008, 11:57 PM

That reminds me,

F15 book is awesome

Thanks again for that one.

Cant make it up easter either

Ill keep looking for times when i can

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Mar 01, 2008, 07:09 AM	#33
pldaniels http://nqrc.com Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia, QLD, Charters Towers Posts: 12,850	Zooster, The crazy thing is, a turbo should actually give you improved fuel economy - however I suppose they're used more for "super power" rather than boosting efficiency. :\ Paul.

Mar 01, 2008, 08:06 AM	#34
Evil Lord X Learning to fly helis Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mundijong, Western Australia Posts: 1,322	A turbo engine should use more fuel with the same transmission set up. More air requires more fuel to keep the fuel air mix the same so therefore it ises more fuel. Now if the transmission were changed to take advantage of the extra power this allows, then I would expect to see better/same fuel efficiency. That's my take on it. Troy

Mar 01, 2008, 04:45 PM	#35
Zootster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Paralowie, South Australia Posts: 2,837	It all depends on 1 formula. Its called the "Right Foot Factor" You probably know how it works. I was on the heavier end of the formula which ended up with an equasion that is.......pushhardonrightpedal X wheelspinandsmoke = 17L 100km. Next formula......Angrywife = sellbigturbocarfor4cylcar

Mar 01, 2008, 04:55 PM	#36
Extreme_RC www.extremerc.com.au Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Behind closed doors testing new 3Kw fans... Posts: 5,661	On a 4cyl car a turbocharged setup is an ideal way to create power while maintaining everyday economy. Stick it on a tractor like a ford and that idea gets shot to hell

Mar 01, 2008, 05:17 PM	#37
Zootster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Paralowie, South Australia Posts: 2,837	but it was fun to drive!!!!

Mar 01, 2008, 06:46 PM	#38
Geoff2005 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 678	I drove a petrol auto l/cruiser for about 12 months, that got about 17L/100k without any wheel spinning. You could almost see shares in BP going up when you approached the servo.

Mar 01, 2008, 10:44 PM	#39
glydr Next time I'll ARTF... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia (Southside) Posts: 4,196	I drove a turbo XR6 once - breathtaking! Mind you, it was on its second gearbox in less than 40,000km! Poor quality eh! Graham, who drives a Commodore Wagon PS - unsticked the original blabber and stuck this one

Mar 01, 2008, 11:01 PM	#40
pldaniels http://nqrc.com Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia, QLD, Charters Towers Posts: 12,850	Graham, Thanks for sticking this thread Seems like we've gotten off to a fairly rapid start - not much talk about planes at all though I should have been flying today except instead I'm busy in the workshop building yet more electronics. Paul.

Mar 01, 2008, 11:29 PM	#41
EDFjet Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albury, Australia Posts: 839	Graham! I bunged the STC!!! TOOO WINDY

Mar 01, 2008, 11:41 PM	#43
EDFjet Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albury, Australia Posts: 839	yeah my bad. Wasnt windy on the ground. Just in the air... she was doing back flips i tells ya

Mar 01, 2008, 11:53 PM	#44
glydr Next time I'll ARTF... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia (Southside) Posts: 4,196	Bummer... It still meets the entry criteria though... take a photo and put it in the comp thread!

Mar 01, 2008, 11:57 PM	#45
EDFjet Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albury, Australia Posts: 839	That reminds me, F15 book is awesome Thanks again for that one. Cant make it up easter either Ill keep looking for times when i can