holden 202 vs 2.25 diesel

[Landy Smurf]

hey i am looking at buying a s2a with a holden 202 and i would sell my s3 diesel
i know the diesel is a good engine with good economy
but these are the things i want to know
which has the most power
what are the economy of both engines
is one more reliable
and any other pros and cons
thanks tony

[Blknight.aus]

the diesels down on both power and torque but its torque curve is flatter and longer than the holdens.

The diesel beats it in all other respects, fuel economy, longevity, noise level is a bit hard to judge, it depends on a few other thing and depends on what you dont mind listening to.

the diesel runs on warmed up chip fat.

[Landy Smurf]

does anyone know what the holden fuel economy is

[Blknight.aus]

15-17l/100 depending on driving technique and actual installation (is it pushing 3.5s or 4.7's?.

[Landy Smurf]

i dont know i have not asked the guy yet as i only had a quick talk over the phone.what difference will 3.5s make compared to 4.7s and vice versa

[Rangier Rover]

If its a stock 202 it would be a bloody disaster. They cant sustain the revs needed to push the series gearing. If you want to go the Holden pluck the 202 and shove a 186 in. Cant kill them in stock form and seem happy to run at 4000 RPM all day. The 186 is OK on fuel if driven sensibly.

[banjo]

does anyone know what the holden fuel economy is

Fairly crap our isn't to bad but its been rebuilt. The power is good but you cant hear yourself think or you have to have the radio up loud to hear it.
Plus the gearing is terrible for the holden i have to get a highway transfer case gear set..
Honestly i would stay with the diesel. We have had both & i would go back to deisel if i could..
Plus with the holden will break things more easier gearbox, axles exc.

[Hardchina]

I was getting 14l / 100k with a high speed tcase - 70 Liter tank would give me 500+klms

If you are doing heaps of offroad go the diesel, as been able to go over 80kph won't really matter.

Holdens on the highway suck with standard series gearing (as would any motor except for maybe a rotary), unless you are willing to get the high speed final drive ratio sorted - there's no point of going the 202.

[Blknight.aus]

i dont know i have not asked the guy yet as i only had a quick talk over the phone.what difference will 3.5s make compared to 4.7s and vice versa

the 3.5 diffs make it useable onroad but sap it for offroad use with the 202 where as the 4.7 make it pull like a tractor and about as fast on road.

the 3.5's give you a better fuel return if you keep the throttle and loads light.

[banjo]

Holdens on the highway suck with standard series gearing (as would any motor except for maybe a rotary), unless you are willing to get the high speed final drive ratio sorted - there's no point of going the 202.

I know it sux..