Humbug
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 10:55 AM |
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K-series 1.4... 103bhp and I have been getting 32-37mpg in my se*en
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Marcus
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 12:39 PM |
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I averaged nearly 40 to the gallon in my 1700 crossflow on a 2500 mile trip to South of France last year - not bad for an old rattler!
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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zilspeed
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 03:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
Ok just had a thought...
Ford KA. That's suposed to have a crossflow in it yes? Is it still of the same basic design or has it developed beyond usefulness in a 7?
No - it's a valencia 0r Endura E as they like to call it these days. It has a three bearing crank....
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donut
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 03:46 PM |
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ok, how about A+ series 1275 from an ital or normal 1275 from a midget, mild cam and a T2 turbo mated to a type 9 box (which can be done now
apparently)?
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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iank
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 04:09 PM |
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Vizard claimed he built a mini tuned for economy that got 55mpg @ 55 mph across the USA. Didn't use a turbo though 
No idea how to compare mini clubman and 7 aerodynamics to even start to come up with a comparison though (probably cheaper to build the car than build
the computer model  )
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DarrenW
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 04:41 PM |
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Donut - how many different engine perutations have you considered now? What are you building, im well confused. I wouldnt be too concerned about
economy.
12,000 miles in 35mpg 0-60 in 9secs tintop = approx £1,400.
3,000 miles in 20mpg 0-60 in 5 secs 7 = approx £600.
£800 saving and a whole load more fun.
I dare bet a well tuned zetec would return 30ish. Sounds great in anyones book.
At the end of the day it depends how you drive it. Personally i wouldnt build a 7 for economy but each to their own. The whole point of them for me is
foot down fun occasional use vehicle.
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donut
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 04:47 PM |
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I'm just interested in what people are putting in their cars or rather what they think would be good.
I must admit putting something a little odd appeals to me 
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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britishtrident
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 05:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
K-series 1.4... 103bhp and I have been getting 32-37mpg in my se*en
The K16 1.8 returns an easy 30-33 mpg in my Rover 75 and thats with the fuel regulator tweaked --- thought I was doing well untill I looked he
figures for the diesel 55mpg with very slightly better performance.
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donut
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 06:07 PM |
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My VW Sharan 2.0 petrol auto used to give me 26 ish mpg but now it's 20.2 and on a long run it used to be 33 but now about 23mpg. It's
going in for a service soon so i'll get them to have a peek!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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smart51
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 06:20 PM |
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The most efficient engines that spring to mind are the 1.0i 3cyl toyota VVTi engines found in the Daihatsu charade and the Toyota Aygo / Citroen C1 /
Peogeot 107. For diesel look at Citroens 1.4 HDi
Not a whole lot of fun in a seven though. For ENGINE efficiency, look for a modern design in a high MPG car. VVT engines are good so long as they
are not tuned for power.
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Simon
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 09:34 PM |
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When we got our BRM, I was very careful running it in, and on a journey up Northampton way got 62mpg.
That was a 1.8VVC.
Most impressed!
ATB
Simon
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