Outer Limits 4x4 Board

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.

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.

POPPERSMURF wrote: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.

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

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

craig

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