Vehicle & Technical > Discovery
Hiclone
Big Rich:
I have just fitted a pair of Hiclones to my discovery 200 tdi. 8) I think they have improved my power (at junctions and towing). I wonder thought how much fuel will they really save :?:
Has anyone else fitted them and what do they think about their perfomance?
davidlandy:
This is just me but I must confess to be being very wary and sceptical of these kind of gadgets that claim improve fuel / bhp / emissions etc..
I always think if a bolt on device was that good that the manufacturers of engines/cars, who are investing £mills in development to squeeze that little bit extra % mpg etc , would fit it from standard.
But I do hear from buyers of these things on forums/mags that they apparently work ? Would reserve judgement I spose.
Dave
karloss:
Two questions, 1, Am I right in saying these things "straighten" out the airflow? 2, if that's the case, how does this improve economy, BHP etc? I can't say I really understand the science behind it. I know some competition engines have the inlet manifolds shot blasted to give a slightly erratic surface to improve "swirl" surely these things have the opposite effect? :? :?
Big Rich:
--- Quote from: "karloss" --- Am I right in saying these things "straighten" out the airflow? 2, if that's the case, how does this improve economy, BHP etc?
--- End quote ---
As far as I can tell they swirl the air entering the Turbo and also swirl the are as it comes fron the intercooler.
I have had them on my truck now for a week or two and must say I have noticed the turbo kick's in quicker. :lol: As for emissions and fuel time will tell. :wink:
MZ6666:
I'VE GOT THEM FITTED AND I RECKON 5-10% INCREASE IN FUEL ECONOMY ACROSS THE DRIVING RANGE.
I ALSO THINK THERE'S A SLIGHT POWER INCREASE LOWER DOWN, BUT YA AINT GONNA GET WHIPLASH :!:
P.S. HOW BIG ARE YOU RICH ? COS I'M GENERALLY REGARDED AS BEING PRETTY ENORMOUS (EXCEPT BY THE WIFE :cry: :roll: ).
CHEERS RICH
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
Go to full version