BT50 / Ranger fuel economy?

[Matthias47]

I recently puchased an SDX 3.0 lt, 5 spd manual, 4x4 with BT Plus pack. I am having no problems getting around 9.0 lt/100km, around Melbourne or on an interstate trip. At 110kph + worst I've had is 9.5 lt/100km.

[spottydog.]

I have the freestyle cab, auto, c/w ARB canopy, roof rack, roller drawers chocka block full and I get 12ltr/100km.
Mind you I also have a bigger intercooler and an exhaust upgrade, so that probably contributes to better fuel economy as well as more power.
When it was brand new it was up at 14ltr/100km, but as it got a few miles on the clock it came down.
Still only has 1900km though, so maybe will get even better.
Fingers crossed.

[spottydog.]

iv just got me a bt-50cab chass
2wd. can anyone help me with mods for more power?
k&n dont do a air filter for the 2.5 or 3.0l yet
and i dont wnt to up the boost as its only got 18km on the clock
and have just been told thay are pron for blowing heads is this true?
i dont wnt to void the warrant

thanks heps

Hi poppersmurf.
I have a K&N on my 3.0 ltr freestyle cab.
I also have a larger intercooler and bigger exhaust and a snorkel.
All these things contribute to more power and better fuel economy.
Haven't heard anything about blown head gaskets.

[caprusz]

yes I might be able to help with power issues and fuel usage.
look at my topic Ranger/bt50 power problems and fuel economy.
craig

[caprusz]

actually if you have a larger intercooler then the genuine one it has to help, mine is 30,000 BTU

craig

[caprusz]

if you are having power issues and bad fuel economy and your ute is not that old! you must read my forum as I might be able to help you fix your vehicle, as your dealer won't do anything that will be of use...
I gained a 40% improvement in power and 36% increase in torque and have the dyno charts to prove it, and I keep my warrantee on the drive train !
I also kept my ARB bullbar, as dealers wanted to remove it

no chip or exhaust upgrades were needed to fix my ute

search this site for: ranger/bt50 power problems and fuel economy
craig