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Hi all...Well petrol hit $1.75 a litre today in my part of NZ.
So the chev idea gets put back on the shelf... Can anyone give me
some pointers so far as building a 6cylinder that isnt too bad on
fuel. carb,manifold options (I cant bring myselg to buy a 4cylinder Japa.
I have no preference so far as motors goes.although I know the 186 and 202 better than the 3.3 , cause we didnt really play with them much... Any ideas would be appreciated.
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A good injected 304 is pretty economical and has the power. 202 is the same as 3.3. just cubic inches transalted to metrics. 186 is probably a better economy engine and a lot of people think they are a better motor. I don't have any experience with the 18 Edited by user Tuesday, 2 May 2006 7:33:07 AM(UTC)
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I'm going down the same road, I will sell all my v8 holden stuff and take up a hobby that doesn't require fuel.
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In places like Holland petrol is AU$2.40 a litre- ouch!
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What vehicle is it for?
I'd be looking at an Ecotec V6 conversion.
In early commodores (similar weights to toranas etc) they achieve 8L/100km crusing the freeway, and mid 12L/100km around town.
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thanks guys... the motor is for an HR wagon. My main drive car is a
VN 5speed (not too many manuals were bought out in NZ) The HR is my
wifes main runner.. Ive heard of the V5 conversion and was quite keen
to give it a try but its still not that common
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You can get reasonable economy out of a 186. Just put a mild cam (25/65 or thereabouts) in it, get the head cleaned up and converted for PULP, put an XE/XF Falcon Weber or 390/465 Holley on it and a set of extractors/2" exhaust.
With a manual gearbox a
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fark that ! that is to much for fuel!
it would cost ya $150 to take a hot chev for a run on the weekend!
bloody rip offs
Nothing beats cubic inches !!!
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hey zac good to c u bak how was larry make much of a impact ???
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Dear K1W1,
How much do u want to spend on a replacement motor and mods ?
If you go from an old V8 to newish V6 VR-VS you will save in fuel around $1200(NZ) a year. Thats 400kms a week plus 6.00 -> 7.40 km/litre.
A replacement/donor car may cos
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For better drivability, put a cast iron Celica or a Supra 5 speed in it and swap the diff to Edited by user Wednesday, 3 May 2006 9:36:52 PM(UTC)
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thanks for the feedback all, a few replies...
I tried getting rid of all the cars, and did good for a while... but just
like fleas u get up one day and theyre back.
Dave and James. Were you guy unlucky enough to have the 4cylinder Commodores in Au
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Yes we had the Starfire up until the VH. Also called the Misfire.
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Hey James, We were even unluckier and had 2litre Commys til the VR...
Starfire -VB, VH, VK
RB20- VL
Camira 2L- VN, VP
what were they thinking.......
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maybe a direct gas injection? (Dedicated gas) LPG has a RON of 108 I believe.
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The VK 5 speed is OK if you don't give it a hard time....
James (JBM)...I did say for improved drivability meaning around town drivability, particularly if you have a very lumpy cam...
Cheers...Dave
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different strokes 4 different blokes. iv,e typed it before , keep it early holden , 186 or 202 , port the head , set it up 4 unleaded , bore the block 2 the next size , alloy pistons , balance the complete bottom end ,ask 4 an early xu1 cam grind , replac
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Can you get a 308 diff for a HR? Anyway around town a 308 would have you changing gears all the time resulting in probably worse economy and the pain of forever changing gears.
For a not all that hot 6 the alloy box would be adequate. I have heard the 5
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Hey guys...
Dedicated LPG is not an option, only because I've had a couple of ex cop cars
that were dedicared and found I couldn't
get LPG everywhere...
And yeah James a Kiwi will buy anything as long as u tell them it wasnt
made by a Aussie...
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