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What can i expect mpg wise - 200tdi

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stuntman:
Hello everyone, I'm just drawing my project to a close.

Can someone give me an idea of what I can expect mpg wise with the following:

Series 3 gearbox
Rebuilt 200tdi
Disco diffs
750/16's
Truck cab body SWB,

Used on the motor way and around town, will be driven sensibly, not over 2.5K revs.

Just an estimate would be great, thanks in advance

Andi

propes:
200 tdi rrc with K&N filter + tons of steel bolted to it, i can manage 25-30 average but i do drive very steady and keep to 60mph. Keep the windows shut roofrack off when not needed and get a tonneau cover for the back and i reckon you'll do it no probs. good luck!

stuntman:
I'm expecting 35-40 due to rwd, less weight and not alot of drag.

Les Henson:
SWB is lighter than a Disco, so I would expect fuel consumption to be as good or perhaps better. The series gearbox is the weak link in what you've done - you'll still have to 'over rev' between gears. If you had fitted a Disco gear/trans box, then you could expect better MPH than a disco - due to less weight. Road speed would be similar to a Disco as well, which would be quite scary in a series :)


Les.

propes:
Bit optimistic i think, remember its got the aerodynamics of a house brick and still weigh the best part of 1 3/4 ton and theres still a hell of a lot of metal to turn in the drivetrain,maybe freewheeling hubs would help a bit more. In the real world terms the wifes 1ltr yaris averages about 48 mpg which when im doing a longish motorway run can raise to 58mpg and that weighs about the same as my wallet(not much). The prima diesel canversion seems about the most frugal conversion ive seen.

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