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ledogboy Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2005 Posts: 578 Location: Scappoose, OR / Oakland, CA
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:45 am Post subject: |
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Huh-
And here I was worried that my mileage has been on the low side. I've been averaging around 18, best tank was 22 MPG , worst was 16 MPG. Odometer has been GPS verified. I've been trying to drive fairly conservatively, not going over 70, but it can be hard to not enjoy the zippiness- especially hitting the pedal in third. Fun! _________________ 1986 Westy Weekender
Now a full camper
1.8t Syncro conversion
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15144 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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never below 20mpg unless there's a problem.
usually in the ~23mpg area.
my trans is stock air cooled so taller R&P with 205/65/15 tires.
but the more grins per mile directly equates to less Miles per gallon.
I rarely roll under 70mph on the highway.. _________________
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ThankYouJerry Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2012 Posts: 2271 Location: Shakedown Street
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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FWIW...
Auto, 3.27 R&P, 215/65/15 tires.
16 mpg avg...(mostly around a hilly town and some highway).
I usually cruise at 70-75 on the highway. _________________ 1990 Multivan - "Ohana"
1.8T, Auto w/3.27 R&P + Peloquin TBD |
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katzenjammer Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2005 Posts: 113 Location: Santa Cruz
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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Also FWIW,
Auto, 3.27 R&P, 205/65/15
First fillup: 22mpg
-all highway Sacramento to Santa Cruz, light load, mostly with cruise pegged at 66mph
Second fillup: 18.5mpg
-around town, over mtn hwy 17 twice, mostly light foot but some "showing off" to interested friends
Addendum: Just for comparison, I never got better than 18.5mpg on a long trip with the WBX, and considerably less than that around town. _________________ 1990 Westy Multivan, Auto (3.08 R&P) 1.8T by SAH
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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How do you like the 3.27 + 1.8t combo? _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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ThankYouJerry Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2012 Posts: 2271 Location: Shakedown Street
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
How do you like the 3.27 + 1.8t combo? |
I tried the 3.73 first. The 3.27 mated to the 1.8T is far better. This combo makes the Westy drive like a modern vehicle. _________________ 1990 Multivan - "Ohana"
1.8T, Auto w/3.27 R&P + Peloquin TBD |
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katzenjammer Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2005 Posts: 113 Location: Santa Cruz
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
How do you like the 3.27 + 1.8t combo? |
Not sure if you were addressing me or ThankYouJerry, but I'm very happy with the way it drives with the 3.27 R&P. I've only had it for a week, so I'm still getting to know it. I couldn't say what it might be like with the stock gearing--I just went with Stephan's recommendation for the 3.27.
FYI, my tires are very close to stock circumference. I think ThankYouJerry's are a little bigger.
Dan _________________ 1990 Westy Multivan, Auto (3.08 R&P) 1.8T by SAH |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks. I'm interested to hear anyone's perspective about their experiences with the 3.27 and 1.8t or TDI engines. This seems like the ideal auto combo for either of those engines. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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TequilaSunSet Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2012 Posts: 2109 Location: Philippines
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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:04 am Post subject: |
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Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
Thanks. I'm interested to hear anyone's perspective about their experiences with the 3.27 and 1.8t or TDI engines. This seems like the ideal auto combo for either of those engines. |
LOVE mine with my auto... RPM's dropped big time at freeway speed, with little noticeable effect city driving. I have a lead foot and run 91 octane... I avg high 16-17 mpg in town and as high as 23 freeway. For a brick that is always fully loaded with ARB and stuffed cabinets, I am pretty happy! _________________ Don't harsh my mellow...
1985 Hightower Vanagon 1.8T- Gone
1972 Panel Bus- Gone
1967 Bug- Gone
1964 Euro Sunroof Bug- Gone
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katzenjammer Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2005 Posts: 113 Location: Santa Cruz
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 10:20 pm Post subject: Re: 1.8T DIY Conversion Stephans Auto Haus Kit 1985 Westy |
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Following up on the mileage question above, and again mine is an Auto, not the manual:
Over my first 2230 miles, I've averaged 18.8mpg. That's mostly highway miles (e.g. 1300 miles round trip Santa Cruz to Salt Lake City). With the WBX, I was getting about 18.0 for pure highway, and considerably less around town. So, not a huge gain, but I think most of the mpg advantage of the conversion gets chewed up by going faster. With the WBX, 60-65 was typical. Now it's definitely 65-70, and often faster.
Best tank was well over 22, and the lowest so far was 15.9 (around town).
Dan _________________ 1990 Westy Multivan, Auto (3.08 R&P) 1.8T by SAH |
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tgraham Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2015 Posts: 127 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 10:37 am Post subject: Re: 1.8T DIY Conversion Stephans Auto Haus Kit 1985 Westy |
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Dan,
2300 miles since you got your van back from SAH is impressive! I'm still planning to take you up on you offer to come check it out! Sounds like the conversion is treating you well, how did your van do in the mountains?
Todd |
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