300tdi vs td5

mcrover · 28th December 2007, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

and on the subject of the fuel economy of the tdi300 Id believe 7l/100km if driven nicely. my best ever run in big red was just a whisker under 7.5l/100 (and that was with a small trailer on) with everything going in favor of the economy factor (cool night run, dead flat roads, no aircon, 85kph following a crane... given a slightly lighter vehicle (and minus the trailer) with a slightly smaller engine running less boost all the numbers point at it being achievable.

I stand corrected, Or do I

mcrover · 28th December 2007, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by dhard

I don't doubt it's true but I found that undulations in the road made disco start to move about abit. Mind you it was on a single lane country road when i had her up to 135 not really the place for speed. I just wanted to see how fast it would go i'd say on dead straight slope with a tailwind she could probably nudge 150.

It was on the way to Alice Springs so I had plenty of road to play with

It wouldnt drop into lockup so it was up around the 3600rpm mark in 4th from memory.

It wasnt really that hairy as the roads are pretty flat and wide as I said.

It was before th lift was put in so I still had caster which makes them a bit nocer to drive at speed.

**100I** · 28th December 2007, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by mcrover

It was on the way to Alice Springs so I had plenty of road to play with

It wouldnt drop into lockup so it was up around the 3600rpm mark in 4th from memory.

It wasnt really that hairy as the roads are pretty flat and wide as I said.

It was before th lift was put in so I still had camber which makes them a bit nocer to drive at speed.

Or caster even

mcrover · 28th December 2007, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by 100I

Or caster even

Yes thats what I meant

I could give a few excuses but just fingers typing faster than the brains thinking

**dullbird** · 28th December 2007, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by mcrover

Yes thats what I meant

I could give a few excuses but just fingers typing faster than the brains thinking

never

mcrover · 28th December 2007, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by dullbird

never

Even if you admit your wrong around here you still get ribbed.....

Ahh thats ok DB, Im a big boy I can take it

**VladTepes** · 28th December 2007, 10:14 PM

Why this thread is a wonderfully robust discussion !

Let's someone start a Disco v Defender thread - that'd be MUCH more fun !!!!!

On the TD5 Defender thing - has anyone worked out how to move (easily-ish) the ECU from under the seat to somewhere a little higher to stop it getting drowned in "oh that puddle / river / boghole doesn't look too deep !" mode.

mcrover · 28th December 2007, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by VladTepes

Why this thread is a wonderfully robust discussion !

Let's someone start a Disco v Defender thread - that'd be MUCH more fun !!!!!

On the TD5 Defender thing - has anyone worked out how to move (easily-ish) the ECU from under the seat to somewhere a little higher to stop it getting drowned in "oh that puddle / river / boghole doesn't look too deep !" mode.

You could just buy a 300TDI and never have a problem again

On a serious note, if you take it to a decent auto elec it shouldnt be too much trouble to move it where ever you want.

**Slunnie** · 29th December 2007, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by mickrangie

i been following this with a lot of interest as i am about to put a 300tdi in my already lightened RRC ute. It will have the auto out of a 300 tdi also but i run 4.11 diffs and 33" tyres most of the time so i hope my gearing at 100kph isn't going to screw the economy factor too much. what rpm does a bog std 300tdi auto do at 100 and 110kmh?

Should be ok. stocker 29's and 3.54's equates to 33's with 4.11's. Changing to muddies will alter the economy though.

**dobbo** · 29th December 2007, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by VladTepes

Why this thread is a wonderfully robust discussion !

Let's someone start a Disco v Defender thread - that'd be MUCH more fun !!!!!

On the TD5 Defender thing - has anyone worked out how to move (easily-ish) the ECU from under the seat to somewhere a little higher to stop it getting drowned in "oh that puddle / river / boghole doesn't look too deep !" mode.

Look at the new Defender's, it's bolted to the firewall right behind the engines head.

Personally I think the cabin may be a better option than this.

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