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Do HEMIs really work?
I mean, are they more economical than regular V8s of same size?
(My guess is that they're not providing any significant fuel savings, and that the added complexity will lead to lots of problems in the years to come). |
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223rem wrote: > I mean, are they more economical than regular V8s of same size? > > (My guess is that they're not providing any significant fuel savings, > and that the added complexity will lead to lots of problems in the > years to come). What added complexity is that ? Also I understand that the hemi design aids fuel efficiency. Graham |
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Do HEMIs really work?
Sorry for the confusion, I was referring to the "multi-displacement
system" used in current V8 Chrysler Hemis (which I understand are not true hemis), which deactivates 4 of the 8 cylinders when "cruising". |
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223rem wrote: > Sorry for the confusion, I was referring to the "multi-displacement > system" used in current V8 Chrysler Hemis (which I understand are not > true hemis), which deactivates 4 of the 8 cylinders when "cruising". I hear they do indeed make significant fuel savings. The added 'complexity' is minimal given what modern ECUs can do AIUI. Graham |
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Do HEMIs really work?
Are the new DaimlerChrysler HEMIs available in the UK?
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223rem wrote: > Are the new DaimlerChrysler HEMIs available in the UK? The 300C is on sale here for sure. Never seen one around. Top Gear gave it a mixed review. Nothing else with a HEMI AFAIK. http://www.buyachryslerjeep.co.uk/ne...3-2cab5531c4bd Graham |
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"223rem" > wrote in message oups.com... > I mean, are they more economical than regular V8s of same size? > > (My guess is that they're not providing any significant fuel savings, > and that the added complexity will lead to lots of problems in the > years to come). I suspect how they works depends a great deal on how you drive! A Chrysler 300 with the DOD (displacement on demand) engine has exactly the same fuel economy ratings as a Ford Crown Victoria. The Crown Vic is larger and heavier, and the Chrysler is a lot more powerful and much faster to 60. My Mother easily exceeds the EPA highway mileage rating driving her older Grand Marquis (essentially a rebadged Crwon Vic). She routinely pushed 30 mpg on a trip. The Chevrolet Impala with the DOD system has better rating than either the 300 or the Crown Vic, but then it is smaller/lighter than either of them and is less powerful than the 300. I believe the DOD ystem is good for the EPA mileage test and advertising, but for most people will not be particualrly useful. Some careful drivers will probably be able to take advantage of the system and get better highway mileage. However, if you are buying a car to get good fuel mileage, anything with a faux hemi is not what you need. For instance, when Consumer Reports tested a Monte Carlo with the 5.3L V-8 with DOD, they only averaged 17. The much larger and heavier Crown Victoria average 16 under the same conditions. If fuel economy is high priority, the Ford Five Hunder is a much better choise. The car is larger than a 300, faster than a 300 V-6 (but much slower than a 300 with a faux hemi) and get much better gas mileage than the 300 V-6 and much much better fuel mileage than the 300 faux hemi. And it cost less to! Ed |
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"C. E. White" wrote: > "223rem" > wrote in message > oups.com... > > I mean, are they more economical than regular V8s of same size? > > > > (My guess is that they're not providing any significant fuel savings, > > and that the added complexity will lead to lots of problems in the > > years to come). > > I suspect how they works depends a great deal on how you drive! A Chrysler > 300 with the DOD (displacement on demand) engine has exactly the same fuel > economy ratings as a Ford Crown Victoria. The Crown Vic is larger and > heavier, and the Chrysler is a lot more powerful and much faster to 60. My > Mother easily exceeds the EPA highway mileage rating driving her older Grand > Marquis (essentially a rebadged Crwon Vic). She routinely pushed 30 mpg on a > trip. The Chevrolet Impala with the DOD system has better rating than either > the 300 or the Crown Vic, but then it is smaller/lighter than either of them > and is less powerful than the 300. I believe the DOD ystem is good for the > EPA mileage test and advertising, but for most people will not be > particualrly useful. Some careful drivers will probably be able to take > advantage of the system and get better highway mileage. However, if you are > buying a car to get good fuel mileage, anything with a faux hemi is not what > you need. For instance, when Consumer Reports tested a Monte Carlo with the > 5.3L V-8 with DOD, they only averaged 17. The much larger and heavier Crown > Victoria average 16 under the same conditions. If fuel economy is high > priority, the Ford Five Hunder is a much better choise. The car is larger > than a 300, faster than a 300 V-6 (but much slower than a 300 with a faux > hemi) and get much better gas mileage than the 300 V-6 and much much better > fuel mileage than the 300 faux hemi. And it cost less to! If you want good mileage simply don't drive a big heavy car ! A VW Golf isn't that small but can return 49 mpg in its turbo diesel variant. http://www.transmitmedia.com/golfTDI/ Graham |
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"Pooh Bear" > wrote in message ... > If you want good mileage simply don't drive a big heavy car ! True > A VW Golf isn't that small but can return 49 mpg in its turbo diesel variant. > http://www.transmitmedia.com/golfTDI/ But it is still a VW..... Ed |
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223rem wrote: > I mean, are they more economical than regular V8s of same size? > > (My guess is that they're not providing any significant fuel savings, > and that the added complexity will lead to lots of problems in the > years to come). The hemi design has been around for decades, so it is a proven design. The so-called DoD design seems to me to be more sizzle than steak. It takes a certain amount of power to propel a car forward and this switching system isn't going to change that requirement. It seems to me to be a way to justify the continued production of inefficient very large displacement motors more than anything else. Most of the DoD engines seem to be destined for applications where the powerplant is completely mismatched to the car. (Read overpowered). A far more effective way of reducing the cost of fuel used for transportation is to give some thought about the kind and size of car needed and matching the appropriate power plant before writing a check for $35,000. Follow that up with adopting a driving style that emphasizes fuel economy where possible and you will achieve longer lasting and significant reduction in fuel usage. |
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