Trophy Mpg
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Re: Trophy Mpg
So what is the actual mpg?
- Helsbyman
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Re: Trophy Mpg
40-41.5 going on his needle and mileage
Bilstein dampers, 4-2-1 manifold, Head work by Sabre,stainless steel under floor pipes, MGMAINA moded alternator bracket,silicon hoses, Torque tamer, JAYLAD servo bracket, Pro race 1.2 wheels
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- Rob Bell
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Re: Trophy Mpg
I fear I have a heavier right foot. Plus, I tend to drive everywhere with the roof down. Well, except with Project Shed - which would be pretty economical were it not for aforementioned heavy right foot - particularly when racing
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Re: Trophy Mpg
Yeah that's good MPGs - I struggle to hit anywhere over 30 but I have a leaky inlet mani and a knackered cat so what can I expect!
I do have a cat and backbox to stick on but I've heard it's a pig of a job...
I do have a cat and backbox to stick on but I've heard it's a pig of a job...
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Pending: Replace Cat and B/B, Performance Filter element, Cold air feed from N/s vent
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Re: Trophy Mpg
it's not to bad Ryan, just presoak all the nuts with plusgas or similar, a grinder could be your best friend. Took me around an hour to do mine & that was with having to cut a couple of bolts off. If you're taking the cat of with the backbox it makes the job a lot simpler.
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Re: Trophy Mpg
I believe that the 160 VVC engine is good with fuel economy and emissions for is age and HP, as the VVC acts over all of the engine RPM range.
Steve.
Steve.
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Re: Trophy Mpg
I'm lucky to get mid 20's, might be the way I drive though
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Re: Trophy Mpg
Wow that's good time, I may definitely not do it myself then or at least have a try - I will be taking the existing system off from the cat back; replacing the hanger brackets and rubbers and then fitting the new one I have, although I am currently working on separating the cat and backbox that aren't on the car so I can fit the stainless cat bolt kitdaz wrote:it's not to bad Ryan, just presoak all the nuts with plusgas or similar, a grinder could be your best friend. Took me around an hour to do mine & that was with having to cut a couple of bolts off. If you're taking the cat of with the backbox it makes the job a lot simpler.
Would you recommend a nut splitter? I was going to just save myself the time and effort of undoing the bolts and just split the nuts off as I won't be reusing them - or is access a pig for using a nut splitter?
Very much looking forward to having it on as it's the TF Style circular exhaust tips rather than the oval MGF style that I currently have
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Pending: Replace Cat and B/B, Performance Filter element, Cold air feed from N/s vent
Pending: Replace Cat and B/B, Performance Filter element, Cold air feed from N/s vent
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Re: Trophy Mpg
to be honest I've never bothered with a nut splitter, just cut the nuts off with an angle grinder, then drilled or knocked the studs out. if you're lucky they will shear off
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Re: Trophy Mpg
I was using Tesco 99 and I don't hang around, some would say I drive it like I stole it...
Re: Trophy Mpg
Just filled mine up - 50 litres over 372 miles = 33mpg. Not as good as I'd hoped but that is mainly commuting with a mix of 20/30 speed limits and dual carriageway.
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Re: Trophy Mpg
I got 36-38 when i worked 16mls to and 16 mls back but now just 3mls to gym and 31-32 mpg
Bilstein dampers, 4-2-1 manifold, Head work by Sabre,stainless steel under floor pipes, MGMAINA moded alternator bracket,silicon hoses, Torque tamer, JAYLAD servo bracket, Pro race 1.2 wheels
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Re: Trophy Mpg
Looks like it's about time to buy an angle grinder or visit dad's shed !daz wrote:to be honest I've never bothered with a nut splitter, just cut the nuts off with an angle grinder, then drilled or knocked the studs out. if you're lucky they will shear off
X-Reg MGF 1.8MPi in LQW: Trophy 160 Airbox, Citroen Washer Jets, Japanparts Dampers, 52mm T/B and Alloy Inlet Manifold
Pending: Replace Cat and B/B, Performance Filter element, Cold air feed from N/s vent
Pending: Replace Cat and B/B, Performance Filter element, Cold air feed from N/s vent
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Re: Trophy Mpg
not sure what my MPG works out at