Berlinarator
New Member
hi everyone,
i'm keen on picking up a vz calais with low k's, but i'm having trouble deciding on which V8 engine to take. i've done a bit of research, and people have said the 6.0L is generally a better engine. seeing as though the VZ saw the last of the 5.7 (which would have been further refined from it's original release with the VT II), whilst it was also the introduction model for the 6.0L, which makes me wonder if there is the possibility of any bugs (which sometimes happens with new engines).
i'm a bit skeptical because the factory specifications say the 5.7 averages 13.4L/100km, whilst the 6.0 creeps up to the 14.0L/100km mark. i've read the 5.7 is capable of remarkable economy if driven carefully.
the power difference doesn't bother me, i'm more concerned about reliability and fuel economy.
can anyone confirm this? what are your experiences?
cheers.
i'm keen on picking up a vz calais with low k's, but i'm having trouble deciding on which V8 engine to take. i've done a bit of research, and people have said the 6.0L is generally a better engine. seeing as though the VZ saw the last of the 5.7 (which would have been further refined from it's original release with the VT II), whilst it was also the introduction model for the 6.0L, which makes me wonder if there is the possibility of any bugs (which sometimes happens with new engines).
i'm a bit skeptical because the factory specifications say the 5.7 averages 13.4L/100km, whilst the 6.0 creeps up to the 14.0L/100km mark. i've read the 5.7 is capable of remarkable economy if driven carefully.
the power difference doesn't bother me, i'm more concerned about reliability and fuel economy.
can anyone confirm this? what are your experiences?
cheers.
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