Acceleration

[Shane]

Hi everyone,  can someone give me some performance figures for my  car car that's on the way from japan . Its a 2010 velfire..3 5 platinum selection...it seems slightly difficult to get realistic speed and fuel figures. Thanks Shane 

[Chris.ac]

Japanese domestic market cars are speed limited to 112mph (180kph) - it will comfortably get to that speed at about 3500rpm

Its maximum HP will be 280 - again, this is based on an agreement between the Japanese car manufacturers 'anti competition'.

 

My 3.5l shows consumption each minute, and averages between 8km/l and 12km/l (22 - 33mpg) occasionally I blip the accelerator when an audi or bmw is trying to attach itself to my rear, and consumption drops to around 5km/l (14mpg!)

 

So, I would honestly say, as long as you drive it sensibly, (my driving is a mix of city and rural), you should get at least 28-30mpg

[Chris.ac]

Just now, Chris.ac said:

Japanese domestic market cars are speed limited to 112mph (180kph) - it will comfortably get to that speed at about 3500rpm

Its maximum HP will be 280 - again, this is based on an agreement between the Japanese car manufacturers 'anti competition'.

 

My 3.5l shows consumption each minute, and averages between 8km/l and 12km/l (22 - 33mpg) occasionally I blip the accelerator when an audi or bmw is trying to attach itself to my rear, and consumption drops to around 5km/l (14mpg!)

 

So, I would honestly say, as long as you drive it sensibly, (my driving is a mix of city and rural), you should get at least 28-30mpg

My vehicle is a 2010 Alphard - same mechanics and tuning - If you really want more oomph (doesnt need it, will do 0-62mph in 7 seconds) you can get it stage 1 unlocked, adds about 15% moar powah

[Rojie]

1 hour ago, Chris.ac said:

My vehicle is a 2010 Alphard - same mechanics and tuning - If you really want more oomph (doesnt need it, will do 0-62mph in 7 seconds) you can get it stage 1 unlocked, adds about 15% moar powah

 

Hi Shane,

 

I have the earlier 3 litre V6 with a 5 speed

Yours will have a 6 speed.

 

These engines have plenty of torque. I doubt you will be disappointed.

They are very refined, and quiet

 

Hi Chris, you have my interest again?

What is the cost to unlock Stage 1, Is it a simple remap ? Does it improve torque ?

I'm just curious.

[Chris.ac]

https://puretuning.net/en/chiptuning-files/toyota/alphard/3-0i-v6-220hp

 

They are selling the firmwares - at 85euro for stage 1 - now there are several remappers in the south west, 2 of which I see are in/near exeter, I imagine for stage 1 they just connect up to the ecu with a re-programmer and upload the new ready to roll firmware, stage 2/3 are when you start taking up to 2 days to do roller tests and modify other things like the egr and maf - you can even have it so it makes those boyracer pops and bangs from the exhaust.

 

I image you are looking at a couple hundred, I dont think its worth the hassle.

[Shane]

7 hours ago, Chris.ac said:

My vehicle is a 2010 Alphard - same mechanics and tuning - If you really want more oomph (doesnt need it, will do 0-62mph in 7 seconds) you can get it stage 1 unlocked, adds about 15% moar powah

0-60 in 7 secs ??..really ?? That's quick for a big lump . I didn't expect that tbh , thanks for the info gents 

[Rojie]

18 hours ago, Chris.ac said:

https://puretuning.net/en/chiptuning-files/toyota/alphard/3-0i-v6-220hp

 

They are selling the firmwares - at 85euro for stage 1 - now there are several remappers in the south west, 2 of which I see are in/near exeter, I imagine for stage 1 they just connect up to the ecu with a re-programmer and upload the new ready to roll firmware, stage 2/3 are when you start taking up to 2 days to do roller tests and modify other things like the egr and maf - you can even have it so it makes those boyracer pops and bangs from the exhaust.

 

I image you are looking at a couple hundred, I dont think its worth the hassle.

 

Thanks Chris,

 

We must meet up in the New Year.

 

I don't want, or need, anyone messing with my MAF, or EGR.

 

I don't see myself as a 70 year old boy racer, listening to (and becoming annoyed by) turbo overboost relief valve crackle.

It is very unusual, but if that type of mood overwhelms me I have a supercharged 4.2 V8 sitting outside just waiting to burble and whine.

If I boot my Black Cat she flies !

 

Best regards    Roger

 

[Chrisnos]

But the supercharged 4,5 v8 would get squirted off the road with one flick of my Alphard NOS switch and the black cat is dead, also you can avoid remapping and and just buy a super chip 

[Rojie]

1 hour ago, Chrisnos said:

But the supercharged 4,5 v8 would get squirted off the road with one flick of my Alphard NOS switch and the black cat is dead, also you can avoid remapping and and just buy a super chip 

 

Understood, but my blower does not need refuelling, and lasts all day every day.

 

I think your Alphard on NOS may have some traction issues, and the Black Cat has Brembos all round to aid the avoidance of trees, hedges and other obstructions

Black Cat is limited to 155mph, but is happy to purr quietly along at whatever speed I wish.

 

Some XJR owners do upgrade lower and upper pulleys, improve the intercoolers, and air intake system.

600 horses and 600 ft/lbs is achievable, mine only has 400 and 400.

 

Me ? There is fast, and very fast; but I'm neither.

 

I regard myself lucky to have a limousine car and a limousine van.

[Chrisnos]

Yes you are right there , also I’m guessing my engine will not last very long at all with continuous use of nos ! In a straight line it might be fine but corners and bends would be a different issue altogether! Think I’ll stick with the stage 1 chip it’s more than enough to be honest (in the lump) and fuel consumption will go down if moving to stage 2 not to mention all the other modifications that will need to come with a stage 2 remap!