Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Peter Connan wrote: ↑23 Apr 2022 08:31Viper?

If i'm not mistaken, Abel is Viper. I think originally they were called Wild Cat. I think they are Germiston/Edenvale side.

These guys are damn good

Abel is the owner of Viper, correct. They do a lot of Patrols. All Michael's conversions among others.
They are in Edenvale yes.

Wildcat is or was somebody else.

Thanks Peter, will contact Viper.

Hi All

Just an update on the fuel consumption during my recent trip to Durban.
Firstly I have not done de-cat yet. I will have to talk to people at Viper when I am free. Secondly, this is the first time I have driven my patrol fully loaded (i.e. Ikamper, FR awning, 50 lt water, fridge etc) and not towing my off road trailer in all these years . This was a test run as I am planning a 15 day trip to Cape and Western Cape in August.

On my way to Durban, open road I have recorded 6.5 km/lt per, around town I got 5.5 km/lt and on my way back I have recorded the same 6.5 km/lt. Driving speed was strictly between 100 to 110 km, so I tried to maintain the speedo may be 3 points above 2000.

Tire pressure was set to 2.8 bar (I don't know if I can go more) and ride comfort was much better when fully loaded I must say. Vehicle is still stock at least in the suspension department. With out all the goodies, I guess I can achieve more, but it's not my daily driver anyway.

I will talk to folks at Viper first to discuss if de-catting makes a difference in consumption.

I can only dream of that fuel consumption with my 4.8 .....driving unloaded

With consumption like that, I would leave it strictly alone.