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ej20T Kombi Fuel ecconomy
satori - July 25th, 2012 at 07:58 PM

Hey all. Has anyone got any L/100km for ej20T conversion in a T3 or bay kombi???

Vw nutter - July 26th, 2012 at 06:48 PM

lol yeah i probably get around 15ltr+per 100km, mind you its got a jap spec ecu putting out just over 200rwkw runs nice and rich. Time for a PFC or haltec i think.

satori - July 27th, 2012 at 06:56 AM

Yeah wow, thats getting up there! Im wondering if a lower KW Forester ej20T would be better. Really keen on that engine but do alot of daily driving. I could except 12L/100 but if its around 15L thats just nuts. I was reading another thread about a SVX T3 doing 19L/100km when towing a trailer, thats alot of fuel on a interstate drive!

pete wood - July 27th, 2012 at 08:46 AM

they're big heavy trucks really. gotta take that into account. I would have said 19 for towing was good.

Vw nutter - July 27th, 2012 at 10:27 AM

"they're big heavy trucks really."

LOL I dont think so really, The TARE on my kombi is 1200, i know there are other kombi models lighter and slightly heavyier.

Im pretty sure a new commodore or ford falcon is around 1600KG+ and those are 4 door sedans :crazy:


Just use a N/A 2.5 and you will be happy!

grazza7755 - July 27th, 2012 at 06:12 PM

I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado SS, 6 litre, 345 hp.
It only uses 12 l/100 on the highway empty and 15.5 l/100 when towing car on trailer.
Fantastic tow car in real comfort.
Had it for 3 years, now for sale on carsales.com, just type in silverado ss in keywords to find it.

pete wood - July 27th, 2012 at 07:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Vw nutter
"they're big heavy trucks really."

LOL I dont think so really, The TARE on my kombi is 1200, i know there are other kombi models lighter and slightly heavyier.

Im pretty sure a new commodore or ford falcon is around 1600KG+ and those are 4 door sedans :crazy:


Just use a N/A 2.5 and you will be happy!


Well there's "tare" and then there's reality. I don't believe anyone in Oz is driving bay that weighs 1200kg. We all fill em up with crap! :lol:

satori - July 28th, 2012 at 06:18 PM

Yeah I'm more talking t3 buses. I took mine on the weigh bridge when getting some firewood. Weighed around 1600kg. A lot heavier then a bay bus.......

ian.mezz - July 31st, 2012 at 12:07 PM

i get around 7.7l per 100 in a bug.
so i recon about 11l per 100 in abus. depends on tyre size and gear ratios

Sunnyjim - August 15th, 2012 at 09:25 AM

gday mate

i have a EJ25 in a 76 bay and on the highway I got 12 litres per 100 on lpg, I didnt run it on petrol because the fuel pump is so annoyingly loud, but I guess I would get better on petrol

vlad01 - August 18th, 2012 at 05:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Vw nutter
"they're big heavy trucks really."

LOL I dont think so really, The TARE on my kombi is 1200, i know there are other kombi models lighter and slightly heavyier.

Im pretty sure a new commodore or ford falcon is around 1600KG+ and those are 4 door sedans :crazy:


Just use a N/A 2.5 and you will be happy!


+1 the kombi is stuff all compared even to modern small 4 cyl cars.

thats why a kombi hauls ass with a descent engine. with the right engine a kombi should be able to achieve sub 10L/100.

why not use a EZ30 or a comode 3.8? I hear those 2 get great economy even with the heavier bay bus. key is the low end torque and correct gearing for economy.

helbus - August 18th, 2012 at 05:58 PM

Our bay Microbus has weighbridge 1280kg. With EJ22 NA engine it gets 9.8L/100km on the highway.

vlad01 - August 21st, 2012 at 05:03 PM

thats pretty good!