Josh
Joined: 24 Dec 2005
Location: Here, there and everywhere
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rrsjo wrote:You really need Josh to advise you. He changed from a chipped TDV6 to an unchipped TDV8. I'm sure he will come on later and advise you of his thoughts on the difference. Otherwise PM him.
As rrsjo has pointed out, yes I came from a JE chipped TDV6 to a standard TDV8. And I really thought that there wouldn't be much difference between the two vehicles.........BUT BOY WAS I WRONG  I even said so on here and yes I was wrong. 
The TDV6 was a whole lot better chipped and really needed the boost from the tune.................................. But the TDV8 in standard form is just so much better. It picks up and goes like a rocket. Effortless overtaking. Out performs most cars and a few that think they're quick with ease 
There is no comparison between the two engines.....the TDV8 is the only one to have It will walk all over a chipped TDV6.
I have no desire to chip mine because it has got power and torque by the bucket load 
Hope that answers your question.
Forgot to mention I had someone try the other day in a black 07 RRS with chrome mirror covers near Bicester, Oxon. Don't know if it was TDV6 or 8....but clearly he was fooled by my disguise into trying 
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Josh
Joined: 24 Dec 2005
Location: Here, there and everywhere
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TDV6 tuned fuel ecconomy was better. 30 to 35 was acheived repeatedly. Untuned 27 ish.
TDV8 untuned around 25 is likely depending on the right foot.
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R22Flyer
Joined: 04 Feb 2007
Location: South
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Got a TDV6 and used it for 2 months, had a turbochip remap, its now a completely different drive, getting 27mpg in town with 32mpg on the motorway, I have had the car 18 months now and its well worth having it done, I have used a TDV8 for a week but apart from the sound theres not much in it. Save the money,
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