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Title: mpg an more bhp
Post by: elite estate on 01 September 2009, 22:50:11
Hi
any body got any idea what sort of mpg id expect from a 2.5td auto estate 1996
also its a wee bit windy unless you realy boot it any ideas as to mods to inprove mpg/bhp
 :D  :-*
Title: Re: mpg an more bhp
Post by: Turk on 01 September 2009, 22:52:45
Chip it  :y  Best of both worlds

Manual = Chip only
Automatic = Chip & Auto box upgrade (still worth it tho !)
Title: Re: mpg an more bhp
Post by: elite estate on 01 September 2009, 23:03:36
whats the cost of those mods ?
Title: Re: mpg an more bhp
Post by: smokingomega on 01 September 2009, 23:14:09
I chipped mine. It does about 32 round town an. if I do 80 on motorway i get about 35-38.
If i stay at 70 I get nearer 40 + but can`t seem to do that because it takes forever to get anywhere.
Title: Re: mpg an more bhp
Post by: Stevie-blunder on 01 September 2009, 23:31:01
I get 24 around town and mid 30s on a run, but I don't hang about. Reckon I'd get 30 around town and 40 on a run if I drove like Miss Daisy, lol.  ;D
Oh yes, 2.5td auto saloon 1998 unchipped :y
Title: Re: mpg an more bhp
Post by: elite estate on 01 September 2009, 23:31:04
is yours auto or man
Title: Re: mpg an more bhp
Post by: Turk on 01 September 2009, 23:35:48
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whats the cost of those mods ?

PM The Boy for further info. He know the man that can.  :y 
Title: Re: mpg an more bhp
Post by: Seth on 02 September 2009, 10:07:20
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I chipped mine. It does about 32 round town an. if I do 80 on motorway i get about 35-38.
If i stay at 70 I get nearer 40 + but can`t seem to do that because it takes forever to get anywhere.
Pretty well the same figures here too!
Autos are a bit thirstier, especially when un-chipped.
Well worth chipping, (70 quid-ish). Fitting the AR35 auto-box is essential, as you'll rapidly send your AR25 into 'melt-down'!
Take a look in the 'bits for sale' section on here. 'PM' to TheBoy for chip supplier.
Title: Re: mpg an more bhp
Post by: Seth on 02 September 2009, 10:10:25
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Hi
any body got any idea what sort of mpg id expect from a 2.5td auto estate 1996
also its a wee bit windy unless you realy boot it any ideas as to mods to inprove mpg/bhp
 :D  :-*
Running locally, around the lower 20s per gallon.
Performance is pretty 'yuk' unless chipped, especially with autos.
You should be able to chip it and change the 'box for well under 200 quid!
Title: Re: mpg an more bhp
Post by: sharky on 02 September 2009, 11:43:47
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I chipped mine. It does about 32 round town an. if I do 80 on motorway i get about 35-38.
If i stay at 70 I get nearer 40 + but can`t seem to do that because it takes forever to get anywhere.
Pretty well the same figures here too!
Autos are a bit thirstier, especially when un-chipped.
Well worth chipping, (70 quid-ish). Fitting the AR35 auto-box is essential, as you'll rapidly send your AR25 into 'melt-down'!
Take a look in the 'bits for sale' section on here. 'PM' to TheBoy for chip supplier.


HI, WILL MY 3.0MV6 AUTO (2000 FACELIFT) HAVE A AR25 OR 35? AS i WAS CONSIDERING A RE MAP, THANKS :y
Title: Re: mpg an more bhp
Post by: Jimbob on 02 September 2009, 11:47:39
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I chipped mine. It does about 32 round town an. if I do 80 on motorway i get about 35-38.
If i stay at 70 I get nearer 40 + but can`t seem to do that because it takes forever to get anywhere.
Pretty well the same figures here too!
Autos are a bit thirstier, especially when un-chipped.
Well worth chipping, (70 quid-ish). Fitting the AR35 auto-box is essential, as you'll rapidly send your AR25 into 'melt-down'!
Take a look in the 'bits for sale' section on here. 'PM' to TheBoy for chip supplier.


HI, WILL MY 3.0MV6 AUTO (2000 FACELIFT) HAVE A AR25 OR 35? AS i WAS CONSIDERING A RE MAP, THANKS :y


You will have an AR35  :y
Off the shelf chips may help, yours is just a socketed chip to change.
Title: Re: mpg an more bhp
Post by: sharky on 02 September 2009, 12:07:15
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I chipped mine. It does about 32 round town an. if I do 80 on motorway i get about 35-38.
If i stay at 70 I get nearer 40 + but can`t seem to do that because it takes forever to get anywhere.
Pretty well the same figures here too!
Autos are a bit thirstier, especially when un-chipped.
Well worth chipping, (70 quid-ish). Fitting the AR35 auto-box is essential, as you'll rapidly send your AR25 into 'melt-down'!
Take a look in the 'bits for sale' section on here. 'PM' to TheBoy for chip supplier.


HI, WILL MY 3.0MV6 AUTO (2000 FACELIFT) HAVE A AR25 OR 35? AS i WAS CONSIDERING A RE MAP, THANKS :y


You will have an AR35  :y
Off the shelf chips may help, yours is just a socketed chip to change.

cheers for that :y, so does socketed mean I can change myself and what chip do you recommend?thanks :)
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Post by: Turk on 02 September 2009, 13:55:03
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I chipped mine. It does about 32 round town an. if I do 80 on motorway i get about 35-38.
If i stay at 70 I get nearer 40 + but can`t seem to do that because it takes forever to get anywhere.
Pretty well the same figures here too!
Autos are a bit thirstier, especially when un-chipped.
Well worth chipping, (70 quid-ish). Fitting the AR35 auto-box is essential, as you'll rapidly send your AR25 into 'melt-down'!
Take a look in the 'bits for sale' section on here. 'PM' to TheBoy for chip supplier.


HI, WILL MY 3.0MV6 AUTO (2000 FACELIFT) HAVE A AR25 OR 35? AS i WAS CONSIDERING A RE MAP, THANKS :y


You will have an AR35  :y
Off the shelf chips may help, yours is just a socketed chip to change.

cheers for that :y, so does socketed mean I can change myself and what chip do you recommend?thanks :)

You won't get the same results as chipping a 2.5 Tubby Denzil though. Chipping/re-mapping a petrol will get more oomph but it wont improve economy. The MPG will take a dive.
Title: Re: mpg an more bhp
Post by: sharky on 03 September 2009, 14:38:20
Not interested in losing anymore mpg :D