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which uses more fuel? a supercharged 6 or a v8?

staind_1603

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hi guys im looking at buying a 98 supercharged vt v6 and i was wondering, would it use more fuel then a v8?

also which would be faster a supercharged 6 or a v8? reason i ask is because me and my mate had a debate over it and i said that the supercharged 6 would win and he said the 8 anyone know?

thanks heaps guys, sorry but i don't know much about this stuff :(

Cheers :)
 

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The exact fuel economy depends on the model, but the Supercharged 6 is generally only half a litre or a litre or so more per 100km's than a stock V6, with the V8 adding an extra litre or so on top of that as well...

So a supercharged 6 is more fuel efficient than the V8 around the City, but highway the V8 can get better fuel economy!
 

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their both within a bees dick of each other, but the s/c v6 will pull in slightly better results providing you keep your right foot away from the floor.
 

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On the highway a 5.7 tuned can get down to 8.29l/100km ;)
 

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minux said:
On the highway a 5.7 tuned can get down to 8.29l/100km ;)
haha minux tells himself to lessen the sting of the bowser!:p
 

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stock v stock, gen3 will beat an s/c6, however it is faster than the 5L.
 

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garfa said:
haha minux tells himself to lessen the sting of the bowser!:p

Seriously, the gen3 is one of the bets v8's on fuel i have ever had, the falcon will NOT go under 10 no matter how pussy footed i drive.
 

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hey i am not saying otherwise. but a 5.7 litre engine is still 5.7 litres!
 
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