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by multipla
Sun Aug 02, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Other kind of performance
Replies: 6
Views: 6824

Re: Other kind of performance

Since i am mostly looking for an economic performance here's what i did: i put a (large) intercooler on the car and drove it a while, for city use it didn't make any diffrence ... For highway use it did a little , but the time it takes for the turbo to spool cost me some extra fuel ,so on average no...
by multipla
Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:26 am
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Other kind of performance
Replies: 6
Views: 6824

Re: Other kind of performance

Also keep in mind that with a taller final drive it would take more energy to get up to the cruising speed. It may save you a few pennies on the highway, but you might end up shooting yourself in the foot in town. I understand (I am a mechanic :-) ) i feel the engine has enough torque for a taller ...
by multipla
Mon Dec 15, 2014 3:14 pm
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Other kind of performance
Replies: 6
Views: 6824

Re: Other kind of performance

Thanks for the reply, i will look into that. I know this number is already very good. We tend not to boost the engine too much : second gear 20km/h, third gear 30km/h fourth gear 40km/h, 5th 50km/h. I have a rear wheel drive 4d56 turbo, no i/c with no extra's what soever, no a/c, no power windows, s...
by multipla
Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Other kind of performance
Replies: 6
Views: 6824

Other kind of performance

Performance is mostly thought of as being hp's and torque, in my opinion , the health of an engine is best seen in economy, a worn engine will just eat fuel , more then it needs... My previous car (Fiat 1.9td) 'ate' no more then 4.8 l/100km on the average. With a best of 3.6 l/100km Now me and my wi...
by multipla
Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:53 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New(ish) owner from Belgium
Replies: 0
Views: 1278

New(ish) owner from Belgium

Hi, i am a proud( for now :-) ) owner of a '99 L400 lwb, rwd 4d56.
It's to replace our Fiat 1.9td that did 400000kms,
hoping on the Mitsubishi to be as reliable, greets from Belgium

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