new 'box = speed + mpg!!!!

[spankyVR6]

Had a new recon gearbox put in my VR6 on Monday, got it back and it is far quicker than it ever was before (especially in 2nd ), but even more astonishing, I got 40.1mpg out of it on a really good run on Wednesday!!

[Dub_Dude_16v]

Cool! How much that set you back dude if ya don't mind me asking?

I need a new box for my valver i think 

[spankyVR6]

£550, mate. That included towing 20 miles, VAT, a 2 year/24000 mile warranty and all labour etc. Not a bad price really!!!

[gibby]

Hey Spanky, 40+ mpg in a VR6 ! You must be pushing it around !

[spankyVR6]

I know, 40mpg out of a VR6 is  !!! On that run I was driving at a steady 60 and also gave it some on/off roundabouts, and I know that the MFA is working properly, I've calculated it and it's just about spot on. TBH I normally get between 32 & 37mpg on a good run, but it never really drops below 23mpg even in traffic. If it didn't go like a VR6, I'd swear that it had a 2litre 8v lump in it

[Judderi]

So its the same box just recond?

[spankyVR6]

Yep, or at least that is what I was told, but it really is alot quicker , but I ONLY got 38.2mpg last night on the same run I got 40mpg last week (more traffic)!!!

[Judderi]

Must have used some supa special teflon grease!

[gibby]

Yep, or at least that is what I was told, but it really is alot quicker , but I ONLY got 38.2mpg last night on the same run I got 40mpg last week (more traffic)!!!

Don't you be lying about this better mpg Spanky because I'm sure you were pedalling when I saw you this morning ! I might need some pedals in my Rallye soon because I'm sure everytime I get in and out of it it's gone down a 1/4 of a tank !

[spankyVR6]

I doubt my legs could pedal a big lumbering mk3 like my VR ! But I know what you mean, Gibby, about fuel disappearing from your car. I think I used to get visits from the petrol gnomes on a night time!! , since the new 'box they have calmed down a bit. They must be attacking your Rallye now instead!!!