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| What is Ecomodding? |
Welcome to EcoModder.com, an automotive community where performance is judged by fuel economy rather than power and speed. EcoModders employ a combination of vehicle mods, driving techniques, and common sense to squeeze every penny out of the pumps. Reasons for becoming a member range from the economical to the ecological. More info about where EcoModding came from.
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| Top picks from the EcoModder forum and blog |
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You know you're an ecomodder if...
One of the more popular threads on EcoModder, this is a lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek look at the many potential signs and symptoms that you may be more interested in fuel economy than the average person...
Started by Tango Charlie in forum: The Lounge - 1569 replies
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Speed vs. MPG charts (post 'em if you got 'em)
The speed at which you choose to drive has the biggest impact on your highway fuel consumption. This fact is nicely demonstrated by this collection of graphs showing the relationship of MPH to MPG in a variety of vehicles, from a 55 hp Geo Metro to a 505 hp Corvette, and many others in between.
Started by bluejoey in forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed - 95 replies
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Electric Clutch Power Steering
4ringcircus describes the project: "I have added an electric clutch to the hydraulic power steering and now can switch it on and off with the push of a button! My truck is a '97 Ford Ranger extended cab, 4x4 with the 4.0 OHV engine and manual 5 speed transmission." The results? 1 - 1.5 more MPG.
Started by 4ringcircus in forum: DIY / How-to - 36 replies
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Project: Aero Trailer for TDi
VRdublove writes: "We have a 8000 mile summer tour, and decided to make an aerodynamic trailer to carry our ultralight adventure vehicles. We decided to use a utility trailer as the base, and add an aluminum shell that tapers the bodyshape of the Sportwagen that's pulling it."
Started by VRdublove in forum: Aerodynamics - 13 replies
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Project - Extended Pop-Top Aerodynamic Camper Shell ('99 Tacoma)
The design criteria for this fiberglass-over-foam project: extended to the end of the lowered tailgate for maximum room (and further reduced aero wake); enough room in the "up" position for a raised floor to store gear beneath while still having room to sit up and move around comfortably; simple and convenient to use.
Started by a8ksh4 in forum: Aerodynamics - 315 replies
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Idea on Auto Adjusting Grill Block
Shortie771 has designed an automated variable grill block that uses air pressure against a counterweight to actuate the shutters, rather than electronics or a manual cable actuated approach (two other common methods).
Started by Shortie771 in forum: Aerodynamics - 59 replies
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1997 Civic CX to HX engine/VX trans swap! 63 MPG @ 62 MPH
When his 1997 Civic CX engine needed a lot of work, turbovr41991 decided to spend his repair time doing something different: he picked up a rusty Civic HX and swapped over the more efficient lean burn engine instead, and went with the more efficient gearing of the Civic VX. With a few other modifications in place, the car is returning seriously impressive highway fuel economy.
Started by turbovr41991 in forum: EcoModding Central - 148 replies
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Arduino controlled automatically actuated grill block
Here's the idea: Use an arduino to monitor temperature and output commands to a simple electric door lock actuator. This actuator will close and open the grill block door. Originally started back in 2009, this project sputtered out when the first design didn't work well. The 2012 redesign looks much better.
Started by Daox in forum: Aerodynamics - 163 replies
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Dam, It works! (Air dam on Smart Fortwo: 3-4% MPG improvement)
In addition to a clear lower grille block and smooth, black wheel covers, Chumly added and tested a simple air dam: "I just made an air dam out of some lawn edging. A-B-A testing shows 3.16% - 4.2% (avg 3.73%) better mileage. It took a whole half hour to make and install it, I should have done this a long time ago!"
Started by chumly in forum: Success Stories - 29 replies
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Echo-Troll Modding Thread (2005 Toyota Echo)
Follow the progress of an extensive aeromodding project on a 2005 Toyota Echo 1.5L , 5-speed. EPA : 30 City \ 38 HWY \ 33 Combined MPG (US). Modified MPG: 60 to 75 MPG in a 4.3 mile commute \ 60 to 67 mpg on the highway.
Started by echo-francis in forum: EcoModding Central - 205 replies
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Chevrolet Aveo forum: discussion of the Chevy Aveo and its siblings (Pontiac Wave, Pontiac G3, Suzuki Swift+, Daewoo Kalos).
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