V70 tdi chip change - Page 7

brickman · Apr 10th, 2014, 13:39

Getting my rear bumper resprayed then might spring for a RonBox as everyone has praises for them on this type of pump motor.

Performance gains sound impressive, and a lot of people commenting they feel better to drive too, but what about economy? I reckon people are reporting dropped MPG's just because they are booting it a lot more often!

martin_r_smith · Apr 10th, 2014, 21:21

To be honest it MIGHT give you better mpg but if you want more power you have to sacrifice something. I cant say mine got better but it certaintly did not get worse. I would be happy losing 5 mpg for the extra drivability. But then again mine has a lot more done now and I can't really remember what it was like to start with.

brickman · Apr 12th, 2014, 15:54

Fair enough!

Likewise, its already more than good enough on fuel, good enough that on long trips down south I don't have to worry about speed to keep the trip on budget, and when out around the hills want a bit more out of it.

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martin_r_smith Premier Member Last Online: May 10th, 2022 21:01 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wiltshire	To be honest it MIGHT give you better mpg but if you want more power you have to sacrifice something. I cant say mine got better but it certaintly did not get worse. I would be happy losing 5 mpg for the extra drivability. But then again mine has a lot more done now and I can't really remember what it was like to start with. __________________ 1983 244

Apr 10th, 2014, 13:39	#61
brickman Premier Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2023 10:40 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Glasgow	Getting my rear bumper resprayed then might spring for a RonBox as everyone has praises for them on this type of pump motor. Performance gains sound impressive, and a lot of people commenting they feel better to drive too, but what about economy? I reckon people are reporting dropped MPG's just because they are booting it a lot more often!

Apr 12th, 2014, 15:54	#63
brickman Premier Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2023 10:40 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Glasgow	Fair enough! Likewise, its already more than good enough on fuel, good enough that on long trips down south I don't have to worry about speed to keep the trip on budget, and when out around the hills want a bit more out of it.

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