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Re: RPM on the 4,8 GRX Auto at 120 km/h???
Posted: 19 Nov 2015 15:07
by NMAD
Tinus lotz wrote:My 4.2 diesel gives me 6.7 at a snails pace really its not lekke driving a nomally asperated 4.2 when you are used to 4.8 power ...lets see if it changes after turbo is fitted ....iam gonna try for 500nm and 145kw ....my 4.8 just changes on what you ask of it ....loose sand dunes i have gone down to 2km per liter ....
I heard some horror stories about a patrol 4.8 doing 60l/100km in thick sand somewhere is australia, that must hurt the wallet
Love the 4.8 power/torque and super smooth auto box
500nm sounds like good torque for the diesel.
Re: RPM on the 4,8 GRX Auto at 120 km/h???
Posted: 19 Nov 2015 16:12
by ricster
Re: RPM on the 4,8 GRX Auto at 120 km/h???
Posted: 20 Nov 2015 06:08
by Michael
Tinus, we will have to see what the standard pump is capable of. 500nm might need a 12mm pump and bigger turbo as boost is going to be around 1.2bar for that amount of torque if I have to guess.
You know what they say......if you want horses, you must feed them!
Re: RPM on the 4,8 GRX Auto at 120 km/h???
Posted: 20 Nov 2015 08:02
by Herrie
My Patrol 4.5 GRX manual se revs is 2600 op 120km/h.
Re: RPM on the 4,8 GRX Auto at 120 km/h???
Posted: 20 Nov 2015 12:50
by petri oosthuizen
Thanks guys. I know the 4500 RPM, I'm driving one myself as an interim solution.
I've also heard that the GRX Auto has very looooong gearing - which is great; but it apparantly also "searches" on inclines, and kick back to 4th frequently.......?? This true??
If this is a hassle, I'd rather try find a nice 4,8 GL manual. Apparently you do'nt get them new any more??
Re: RPM on the 4,8 GRX Auto at 120 km/h???
Posted: 20 Nov 2015 14:06
by Tinus lotz
If you pull a big load yes but you have the tip tronic 4 gear if it bugs you mine stays in 5 gear 95 % of the time
I dont think its a issue
Re: RPM on the 4,8 GRX Auto at 120 km/h???
Posted: 20 Nov 2015 14:29
by petri oosthuizen
Nee wat Tinus, we do'nt really tow heavy stuff . Maybe a caravan 1/2 times a year, same with the boat. And not far distances.
I just LOVE low RPM at highway speeds, gives a much more laid back drive.
Just another OT question - accessories on the GRX are not a problem I guess?? I'm talking basic stuff??
Re: RPM on the 4,8 GRX Auto at 120 km/h???
Posted: 20 Nov 2015 15:03
by Tinus lotz
Jip almal na 2005 is dieselde
Re: RPM on the 4,8 GRX Auto at 120 km/h???
Posted: 20 Nov 2015 15:37
by Peter Connan
petri oosthuizen wrote:Just another OT question - accessories on the GRX are not a problem I guess?? I'm talking basic stuff??
Suspension bits are the same as for that '94 SGL you bought new 21 years ago.
Roof racks and so forth are the same for all the Y61's from your 4.5 through to the latest.
Bumpers etc. are the same for all the face-lift models.
