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Ry_B
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24th Apr 06 at 12:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thanks for stating the obvious.
Ry_B
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24th Apr 06 at 12:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
"Twinport technology builds on the standard four-valve technology of Vauxhall's renowned ECOTEC engines. Savings are achieved via a variable intake manifold in combination with a high rate of exhaust gas recirculation. Under 'partial load' the engine receives an additional 25 per cent of its fuel air mixture from the already burnt exhaust gas recycled back into the mix.

The advantages of twinport technology are achieved through a combination of fuel injection and exhaust emission control by three-way catalytic converter technology. This reduces technical complexity and consequently the cost to the customer, making the twinport solution particularly attractive for compact-class cars, as power output and efficient fuel consumption are maintained."

In other words, because the engine's cr@p and doesn't burn the fuel/air mix properly it gets it's exhaust shoved back in the intake to be burnt again.
Scotty C
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Rich H
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Well I tried looking into it when I first got mine - Didnt really understand it though - I do know it is supposed to be more economical in the way it uses fuel etc, and also it does give more torque low down. Only problem is, it sounds like a twatty sewing machine! i think if you allowed an old granny to drive a TwinPort, theyd get ridiculously high mpg from it, but tbh, its not really that great if driven in a standard way!
Rob126
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24th Apr 06 at 13:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i do 300km with £10 (1.2 8v).... approx 180miles

[Edited on 24-04-2006 by Rob126]
Ry_B
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob126
i do 300km with £10 (1.2 8v).... approx 180miles

[Edited on 24-04-2006 by Rob126]




What MPG is that? I take it petrol is cheaper in your country?

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