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From: Todd Hershberger [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 13:07
Subject: Re: [Biofuel] VW TDI efficiency was Flying the Dirty Skies
Greg,
I haven't driven across the entire country so I will only speak for the
miles I have
: [Biofuel] VW TDI efficiency was Flying the Dirty Skies
Driving by myself and no luggage, I get 51.8 mpg at a constant 60 mph
(tested only once). With two people and luggage, I vary between 47 and 49
mpg at a constant 70 mph. I have driven from Indiana to Maine and to
Colorado, and these numbers
I know that I saw a post from Greg on this thread earlier, but now I can't
find it. I'll do my best to compile the data on my trips on Sunday, when
I have some free time. It will be interesting to see whether there is a
substantial change in mileage in the mountains compared to flatland. I
efficiency was Flying the Dirty Skies
I know that I saw a post from Greg on this thread earlier, but now I can't
find it. I'll do my best to compile the data on my trips on Sunday, when
I have some free time. It will be interesting to see whether there is a
substantial change in mileage
I haven't driven across the entire country so I will only speak for the
miles I have incurred.
You say you get 50 MHG with your Beetle, how many people is that with?
With more than one person and necessary luggage for going across
country (
at least a week ), your mileage is going to go
Driving by myself and no luggage, I get 51.8 mpg at a constant 60 mph
(tested only once). With two people and luggage, I vary between 47 and 49
mpg at a constant 70 mph. I have driven from Indiana to Maine and to
Colorado, and these numbers do not vary considerably. If you want
specific
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A stock TDI has 90 hp and 155 ft-lbs torque. I'm sure it will have
no problem over the mountains. My modified TDI has 110 hp and 225
ft-lbs torque.
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Hi Todd,
What mods have you made to the TDI?
Bigger intercooler? What else?
Enquiring minds...
thanks,
andres
