Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11

Thread: Unichip fuel usage D1 V8

  1. 9th August 2008, 06:11 AM #1
    RonMcGr Guest

    Unichip fuel usage D1 V8

    Hi all,

    Currently in Biloela for Daughters Birthday.
    Decided to take the disco for the 530km trip and see how well it runs with the new Unichip.

    Averaged 14.5 litres per 100k, sitting mostly on 107kph and through two steep ranges. Car drives really well and has no trouble with the hills

    I'm quite happy with that, considering the car was fully loaded.

    Next test is Sep, towing the caravan for 2,000km.

    Cheers,
    One happy Ron
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 9th August 2008, 07:14 AM #2
    Gullible's Avatar
    Gullible
    Gullible is offline Wizard
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Suburban Canberra
    Posts
    1,024
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Thumbs up

    Thats it, I want one.
    I'm printing out your post and taking it to the director of finance.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 15th August 2008, 04:54 PM #3
    RonMcGr Guest
    Vehicle has to go back on Monday.

    It misses between 3,500 and 4,000rpm.
    Unichip have given the supplier a "Filter" to fit on the car.
    Something to do with crossed wires and electrical interference??

    Fuel consumption averaged 15l per 100km, for the whole 1,100km. That involved site seeing, around town, 4WD tracks and coming home at 108 to 118kph (Running late).

    Overall I'm very happy with the new "Gutsy" D1.
    Will be happier when it stops missing.
    I fitted Iridium plugs and a better coil, improved but not a lot. I'm also fitting Magnacore leads on Monday.

    I'll let you know how it goes, Monday night, or Tuesday.
    90Kw at the wheels can really be felt
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 15th August 2008, 06:27 PM #4
    SPROVER's Avatar
    SPROVER
    SPROVER is offline Wizard Supporter
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Ferntree Gully, Vic
    Posts
    1,814
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Hi Ron they are excellent figures for the V8.Just a few questions for you Is your motor still the standard 3.9? Had you done any other mods? And do you have anymore info on the unichip? I have the 3.5 V8 and thinking of doing something similar like this.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 15th August 2008, 11:24 PM #5
    PeterM's Avatar
    PeterM
    PeterM is offline Master
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Narre Warren
    Posts
    835
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Sounds good Ron. The other big Q....... what did it set you back?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 16th August 2008, 06:55 AM #6
    RonMcGr Guest
    Quote Originally Posted by SPROVER View Post
    Hi Ron they are excellent figures for the V8.Just a few questions for you Is your motor still the standard 3.9? Had you done any other mods? And do you have anymore info on the unichip? I have the 3.5 V8 and thinking of doing something similar like this.
    Standard 3.9 V8, now 115,000km on it.
    Extra's are 2 1/2" exhaust with larger pipes from the twins on each manifold, to the "ONE" connection.

    It gets rid of exhaust gas very well.

    I fitted a snorkel and did away with any sharp bends in it.
    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-ch...snorkle-4.html
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 16th August 2008, 06:57 AM #7
    RonMcGr Guest
    Quote Originally Posted by PeterM View Post
    Sounds good Ron. The other big Q....... what did it set you back?
    Hi Peter,

    $1,650. That included the $200 extra for the extra dizzy electrics. Some are compatible and others not.

    Cheers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 18th August 2008, 11:58 AM #8
    PeterM's Avatar
    PeterM
    PeterM is offline Master
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Narre Warren
    Posts
    835
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Including fitting? Not too shabby.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 18th August 2008, 12:15 PM #9
    rovercare's Avatar
    rovercare
    rovercare is offline OldBushie
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Yinnar South, Vic
    Posts
    9,943
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Don't know if Ron will be replying anytime soon

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-ch...tml#post797165

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 18th August 2008, 01:35 PM #10
    RonMcGr Guest
    I cannot get off the bloo*y FORUM
    If any one knows how to unsubscribe, please pm me!!

    Rovecare, I deleted the Ignore list long ago, Ijust didn't tell anyone.

    My very last message!

    To the guys interested in "Unichip."

    Disco went back this morning to have a electric filter fitted.
    They also up dated the software and now it is fine, no missing.

    Same guy did a RR 4.6 HSE a while back. 40% improvement in fuel consumption. He did not believe him, so the gut showed him his vehicle log (Uses the RR for work). Yes petrol bills were down 40%!
    Power was up by at least 10%, as well.

    Farewell.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
« "England to America, by car..." WORTH A READ! | From 2006 - but worth reading »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!