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2012 vs. 2015 LR4 HSE LUX
The SC 3.0 engine isn't new - there are actually quite a few companies that can tune it. I've been chatting with two companies regarding a reflash and pulley upgrade. Gains are showing up to 60 wheel HP with pulley+tune. That's quite respectable. Assuming the numbers aren't too overly inflated... -
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2012 vs. 2015 LR4 HSE LUX
^If we're generalizing, I'd take FI over NA any day. So much more potential. -
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Meridian audio system
Ha, then I have absolutely no intention of listening to the upgraded system! -
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Meridian audio system
I haven't heard the 900W system and I'm sure it's a noticeable upgrade over the base system, but I have to say the 380W system is nothing to shake a stick at. It is fantastic in my opinion. I'm also usually one to upgrade the sound in my vehicles, but I feel the 380W requires nothing. I bought... -
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Disabling 2014 ECO Switch
However you want to look at it :smile:. But idling is harder on a vehicle than restarting and consumes more fuel. You don't have to believe me... do some research. -
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Disabling 2014 ECO Switch
Regarding #2 above - what you've stated is a common myth that's been debunked numerous times. Same as the myth that starting the engine consumes more fuel than idling. That said, I'm not high on the Eco Start either. But, it does make me feel minutely better about myself to not be uselessly... -
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MY14 LR4: JotaDe's Thoughts
ECO mode can be turned on/off at any time, driving or stopped, and in any gear. It's a funny little system that takes some getting used to. After coming to a stop, ECO mode will turn the engine off. If you unclip your seatbelt, the car will think you're getting out and will automatically shut... -
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NAV8 vs SCV6 Comparison
^V8 feels smoother when accelerating from a stop. I feel LR/Jag did a better job tuning the responsiveness and smoothness for any given throttle input at low speeds. At speed, they're the same. -
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NAV8 vs SCV6 Comparison
Wasn't my simulation. www.automobile-catalog.com. And why would I manipulate it? Who cares? I have no dog in this fight. And only shady shops manipulate a dyno (ie. 360WHP+ stock turbo Subaru STI's) and only suckers believe inflated numbers. Everyone likes to justify what they have in their... -
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NAV8 vs SCV6 Comparison
^No, but there are marketing materials showing the difference in torque curves. One is a mountain shape, the other is a plateau shape. My real-world comparison is from lining up an '11 LR4 and a '14 LR4 side by side and doing pulls. I'd be open to accepting Paypal donations to help fund the cost... -
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NAV8 vs SCV6 Comparison
Indeed. See bold. Matches my real life comparison (for which I don't have log data). I feel like the outnumbered V6 guy here getting beat up on by the V8'ers. :biggrin: -
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NAV8 vs SCV6 Comparison
Just saying.... The attached pic is a spec-based comparison of the V8 and SC V6. With heavier loads, maybe that's where you'd see the difference, but I'm not convinced. Don't forget the V8 torque is like a mountain - steep build, peak, steep decline. The SCV6 torque curve is steep, then flat... -
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NAV8 vs SCV6 Comparison
To be honest, I'd be surprised if you would have noticed any difference at all. In fact, the negative effects on power at altitude for an FI engine are less dramatic than a NA engine. I'm not just saying this... I have no vested interest in this one way or the other, we just have the luxury of... -
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NAV8 vs SCV6 Comparison
What I'm explaining is precisely NOT the supposed loss of torque. What I'm explaining is throttle mapping. x% of applied throttle = x% of TB plate opening and resulting IDC, load etc.; the calibration on the SCV6 is such that you need a lot of throttle to get the output you would expect. Ready... -
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NAV8 vs SCV6 Comparison
Honestly, the biggest 'issue', if you can even call it that, with the SCV6 is the throttle mapping. Land Rover has tuned the vehicle to be incredibly lazy off the line thus requiring a fair bit of throttle input (more than you'd expect) before it takes off at a reasonable pace. This tends to...
