swifty Posted July 28, 2011 Report Posted July 28, 2011 Hi all, does anyone know what the torque ratings for the 150 ps galaxy ive looked on a few sites and they all say its the same as the 115 model. Swifty. Quote
Mirez Posted July 29, 2011 Report Posted July 29, 2011 That's because it is! 115, 130 and 150 all have the same torque output, it's only the power that changes Quote
Willie Krashitt Posted July 29, 2011 Report Posted July 29, 2011 Hi, Have a look at the attached. The 150 make slightly more peak torque (320Nm vs 310Nm) than the 115/130PS. Important detail is how the peak is maintained for much longer on the higher output version. All reach a peak at 1750rpm, but while 115 is over the peak after 2000rpm, the 150 doesn't decline until after 2750rpm. At 2750, the 150 makes 50Nm more torque. The 115 only makes 6PS/bhp more power from 3000rpm to 4000rpm, while for the 150 it is 18PS more. George.PowerCurves.pdf Quote
swifty Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Posted July 29, 2011 Many thanks for the replies, do i take it then that the 150ps model will be far better for towing? Swifty Quote
Willie Krashitt Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 Hi, to answer your question directly, in the lower gears then yes, it should tow better as it has more torque from 2250rpm onwards. For 5th and 6th gears though, you will be down in the 1600-1900rpm range at the speed limit, so the torque will be the same with a 115, 130 or 150. If you rarely rev above 2500rpm, then the 130PS will be as good as a 150. As someone on the caravan forum pointed out to you, how old is your MAF sensor, and if it is relatively new, was it a GENUINE Bosch sensor, not one of the half price ebay far eastern pattern parts? I tow my 1500kg Swift Challenger with my current car without any issues, even up Sunrising Hill near Banbury,(and have done that with 6 people in the car) so for me it is difficult to see what more you would want to achieve. One question for you is what is your final drive ratio? My first Galaxy (2001 115PS) had a 3.08FDR, and was much more relaxed (and economical) when cruising than the current car with its 3.68FDR (also 115PS). Revs wise, 6th in the new one is more like 5th in the old one. Only towed a trailer tent with the old one, so have no idea how it would have been with a big caravan. I believe (but have no way of knowing) that the change to the lower FDR occurred in the 2003 updates, and commonised transmissions with the 130PS. Hope that this helps, George. Quote
swifty Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Posted August 2, 2011 Ok just took the Gal out on a run, half way through I unplugged the maf,the difference was amazing it drove like a bullet. Am I to take it that the maf is knackered. The maf sensor is well over four years old thats how long Ive owned her so who knows when or ever if its been changed or the original. Thanks again Swifty. Quote
swifty Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Posted August 2, 2011 Ooops didnt see the reply on the caravan forum its the maf then. Many thanks again guys. Perhaps now I might get a break in the van. Quote
Willie Krashitt Posted August 3, 2011 Report Posted August 3, 2011 Hi Swifty, Yes, a new MAF is needed. Beware though, the Genuine ones are expensive. Ford now want over Quote
swifty Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Posted August 3, 2011 Hi George Fitted the maf today got a bosch unit from eurocar parts Quote
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