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Forum: EcoModding Central 03-28-2022, 09:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,073
Posted By Phantom
It could help slightly since the turbo will not...

It could help slightly since the turbo will not have as much back pressure and the car will be slightly lighter. I would not do it unless you are needing to replace the exhaust.

If you want to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-25-2017, 02:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,607
Posted By Phantom
I would go with a simple water injection system....

I would go with a simple water injection system. Run it with the best spray pattern in the intake pointing to the engine. Since it is an IDI and no turbo you could use the RPM to set the injection...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-13-2017, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,965
Posted By Phantom
Diesel Fuel Preheating

From the preheating threads and Squirrl22's reply in the engine mod thread got me searching.



I found this from VWRacer



I might think about using a counter flow chiller to heat diesel...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-16-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 31,324
Posted By Phantom
If you go with the Coolant temp sensor What I...

If you go with the Coolant temp sensor What I would do is go to a junk yard cut the wires off the coolant sensor and pull the sensor.

Then make your own pig tail by smashing the junk temp sensor...
Forum: Success Stories 12-13-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,986
Posted By Phantom
The issue is not can the vehicle move the load...

The issue is not can the vehicle move the load but can the it control and stop the load. I'm glad that you are at least keeping the weight forward on the trailer, but what are you doing to help it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-17-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,464
Posted By Phantom
Now for the rest of the pages and my comments. ...

Now for the rest of the pages and my comments.

Grill block you can easily go for a full block in cooler weather. I have my upper blocked behind the grill and the large lower blocked year round....
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 05-15-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,869
Posted By Phantom
Its a diesel and does not run at a set AFR. So...

Its a diesel and does not run at a set AFR. So even though you are trying to fool the cars computer by "enhancing" the MAF. The computer should be smart enough to say what the hell that cant be right...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 10-29-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 609
Views: 96,847
Posted By Phantom
This is not actually a bug but something that...

This is not actually a bug but something that bugs me and can easily be fixed. I often zoom in on the page for reading and leave it there and it works great but the header is split in half since it...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-08-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,427
Posted By Phantom
I would get few high CFM computer fans and mount...

I would get few high CFM computer fans and mount them in the trunk on the exhaust flap (not sure that is what it is called). You should see what I'm talking about if you remove the carpet by the rear...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-20-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,856
Posted By Phantom
Neutral gear? If it is in neutral it is not in...

Neutral gear? If it is in neutral it is not in gear. You will be fine as long as the car if running when rolling in neutral as the engine keeps trans fluid pumping. If the car is off trans fluid does...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 07-13-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,817
Posted By Phantom
Add an option to +1 a post

Instead of just having the option to thank someone add the ability to give something like a + for the post. The reason being some posts I want to signify that I like it or its funny but I do not feel...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-24-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,820
Posted By Phantom
I think the best thing to do with that for is to...

I think the best thing to do with that for is to cover the top half of the back wheels and smooth the bottom of the truck.

Now just guessing for the visor leaving an inch gap between the visor...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 09-29-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,397
Posted By Phantom
How old is your MAF sensor? It might need to be...

How old is your MAF sensor? It might need to be replaced also did you have the spark plugs replaced? Try cleaning the MAF remove the MAF and Clean it with electronics cleaning spray let completely...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 09-28-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,215
Posted By Phantom
No the 28% does not add for each one its a curve...

No the 28% does not add for each one its a curve when adding them.

If you get 20mpg and add one you would get 25.6mpg and from there:
2x 32.77mpg
3x 41.94mpg
4x 53.67mpg
5x 68.71mpg

I think...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-15-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,868
Posted By Phantom
I think that you can disable the alternator by...

I think that you can disable the alternator by disconnecting the wires I just found this post and it might help....
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-13-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,868
Posted By Phantom
How many wires are going into the alternator?

How many wires are going into the alternator?
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-07-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 60,936
Posted By Phantom
Looks good I'm glad that you sloped the corners...

Looks good I'm glad that you sloped the corners of the lower grill because I was wanting to suggest that as I looked over the build.
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-30-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 848
Views: 262,211
Posted By Phantom
This is his first tank on the car.

This is his first tank on the car.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-18-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,942
Posted By Phantom
Here is a List of some sealed lead acid batteries...

Here is a List of some sealed lead acid batteries Stealth 316 - Dyna-Batt Battery (http://www.stealth316.com/2-dynabatt.htm#sla)
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-11-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,146
Posted By Phantom
I would pull the radiator cap off (when cold) and...

I would pull the radiator cap off (when cold) and see what it looks like if it is all gummed up get a new one asap and have the system flushed and the lines that are leaking replaced since they are...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-06-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,244
Posted By Phantom
I would like to see an app for doing coast down...

I would like to see an app for doing coast down tests. That could be done without having to use a OBDII cable, just having the gps start measuring at a set point and record distance and speed.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-30-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,537
Posted By Phantom
Look for a RV dealer and call them tell them you...

Look for a RV dealer and call them tell them you want to flat tow a car behind an RV but the manual says that the vehicle is non flat-towable and do they have any external transmission pumps to...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-16-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,664
Posted By Phantom
I think you have part of that backwards after...

I think you have part of that backwards after getting off the HW the engine (when running) should be at the lowest fully warmed up temp. Once the car stops the intake manifold now has less air moving...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-10-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,083
Posted By Phantom
You should be able to use any automotive temp...

You should be able to use any automotive temp sensor is you can get the print out of the voltage to temp reference, I believe most of the GM ones are linear and that the IAT are the same just with a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-26-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,822
Posted By Phantom
Just a side note density of the air does not...

Just a side note density of the air does not change the AFR as AFR is not based on volume of air but weight so stoichiometric ratio of air to fuel for gas is 1Lb of fuel for every 14.7Lbs of consumed...
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