Dieselboy getting his goal with his heavy SUV!

[TimV]

Previeuw video is uploaded

Previeuw, can i drift my SUV???

[TimV]

Ok. Full video is made. Hopefully can i upload a part of it tomorrow.

Another idea.

Is it possible to lower fuel economy is you empty the catalisator?

[TimV]

At the moment i am testing a new driving style. Extreme high engine loads when warmd up on the highway. Getting max boost (1.7 bar overboost) and load the engine up to around 55 %. That would be around 100 hp. That is around 70 % load from original engine specifspecifications (except the 0,2 bar extra boost off stock).

Trip meter is at 570km. Needle of tank is on the 5/8 of a tank. Normally the trip is around 540km. So it around 5% increase. So a good 0,3 l/100km gain. Normally tank average is 6,2l/100km - 5% = 5,9l/100km. I keep you updated when i fill up the tank.

[MobilOne]

Nice work TimV!!!

[TimV]

In summer i had better milage with more boost and puls and glide. Then with less boost, puls and glide. So i tought lets try the same in winter :P

So far, it looks that it is working.

[TimV]

More boost and harder load is giving me better economy. 6,1l/100km and 6l/100km. After that. Filled up with summerdiesel and consumption already dropped to 5,8l/100km!!!

Planned are made to make a rear underbody. Because the rear bumper works like a parachute. So there is hopefully to gain something again

[TimV]

I aim thinking of changing the following halogen lights to led lights:
- citylight (the first light that go's on when u turn the lights on, not the big light you use when it is dark)
- brake lights
- tail lights
- reverse lights
- licence plate lightq

Are there savings to get in fueluse, or is it only in the mind?

[oldtamiyaphile]

Depends if you use your headlights a lot, then replacing the tail lights, number plate lights and interior dashboard lights (you can have 40W or more worth of dash/ switch lights).

If you don't use the headlights much, these lights are hardly ever on and so the savings are proportionate. I use LED Stop/Tail lights for their improved response time and therefore safety.

People have previously calculated a 2-3 year theoretical payback for LED's. The savings are there but don't expect to measure them. You can see your fuel hit by looking at the scangauge litres per hour at idle, then turn your lights on.

[TimV]

In winter the lights are between 50 and 70% of the time on. Beceausr i work in teams. From 6 to 14h. From 14h to 22h. And from 22h to 6h.

Then i go for it

[oil pan 4]

Switching to LEDs might not save any fuel but if you accidently leave your lights on they can stay on for hours and still not drain the battery.
Wont save fuel but could save the battery.