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Forum: Introductions 07-09-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,169
Posted By SVOboy
Only 1000! Wow! :turtle:

Only 1000! Wow!

:turtle:
Forum: Introductions 07-09-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,169
Posted By SVOboy
Yep, central mo just off I70 and RT63

Yep, central mo just off I70 and RT63
Forum: For Sale 07-09-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 924
Posted By SVOboy
Original Insight Alloys

Have a set of four insight alloys.

Anyone want them?

Offers?

:turtle:
Forum: For Sale 07-09-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,004
Posted By SVOboy
D15Z1 engine + trans for sale

Was running fine when I swapped it out, has been sitting since.

Offers?

Will get pictures later if anyone is interested.

:turtle:
Forum: Introductions 07-08-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,169
Posted By SVOboy
Beats get terrible mileage! You should probably...

Beats get terrible mileage! You should probably also measure them in MPQuartsOfOil.
Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion 02-17-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 13,623
Posted By SVOboy
Austin Healey Sprite: aerodynamically & mechanically modified to get 65 MPG

EcoModder presents another streamlined, high efficiency blast from the past. Beneath these extensive modifications lies a 1960 Austin Healey “Bug Eye” Sprite.* It was built by EcoModder member Tom...
Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion 12-05-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,668
Posted By SVOboy
Slow down. My philosophy for life also applies to the road.

This is Ecomodder.com. If you are reading this, you are probably already well aware of the effect that speed has on gas mileage, and you are probably aware of the affect that fuel use has on the...
Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion 08-23-2012, 04:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,167
Posted By SVOboy
Adding an overdrive (BW T-19 to ZF-5 transsmission swap)

If you’ve never driven a vehicle more than a couple decades old, you probably take overdrive for granted.* You may not even have a clear idea what that term means.That 5th or 6thgear, with a ratio...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-23-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,496
Posted By SVOboy
As others have said, just be careful. I would...

As others have said, just be careful. I would recommend that your first attempt be temporary and easily removable.

Also, a belly pan won't really affect air entering your radiator.
Forum: Introductions 11-22-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,194
Posted By SVOboy
Welcome to EcoModder :thumbup: Looking...

Welcome to EcoModder :thumbup:

Looking forward to see how you progress with the little Aveo.
Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion 08-09-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,709
Posted By SVOboy
The Makings of a Pickup Aerocap: T Vago’s Dakota

For the last several months, Ecomodder forum member t vago has been working on a custom aeroshell for his 2000 Dakota Quad Cab pickup truck. While many fuel conscious people will look down on pickup...
Forum: The Lounge 03-29-2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 21,123
Posted By SVOboy
I'd much rather live next to a nuclear plant than...

I'd much rather live next to a nuclear plant than a coal plant, but at the same time, I don't really support building new reactors and instead favour heavy investment in alternative solutions (solar,...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 03-23-2011, 04:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,226
Posted By SVOboy
Gonna move this thread over to the appropriate...

Gonna move this thread over to the appropriate forum :thumbup:
Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion 03-09-2011, 06:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,377
Posted By SVOboy
The Nissan Leaf, and What Electric Drivetrain Means to Us

The electric car has had a rough history in the last 100 years. Hell, the battle we are seeing now was fought out over 100 years ago. The introduction of the motor carriage opened up a new...
Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion 02-23-2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,352
Posted By SVOboy
Nissan Leaf EV Taxi Cab Spotted

Okay, I know the photo isn’t great, but I didn’t have much time to snap a picture on my phone and the car had already disappeared by the time I returned. For those of your who can’t quite make out...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-10-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,351
Posted By SVOboy
Moving from the US to Japan is basically a...

Moving from the US to Japan is basically a microcosm of what it would be like in the US if energy stopped being cheap.

I pay 3x what you people pay for electricity, which is pro-rated to charge...
Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion 02-10-2011, 03:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,125
Posted By SVOboy
Popular Mechanics Picking up on the Ecomodding Vibes

Sure, while we like to call it ecomodding (with no hyphen), we’re still happy that the term is poised to jump the shark as it is begins to be used by mainstream media companies. Not only are we glad...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-27-2010, 11:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,465
Posted By SVOboy
In my opinion, the grill block is really more...

In my opinion, the grill block is really more about aero than radiator blocking. Then again I run the grill block year round.
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-07-2010, 01:41 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 153,020
Posted By SVOboy
This sounds the the worlds most awesome project,...

This sounds the the worlds most awesome project, I've always wanted to convert a Midget!! :thumbup:

Honestly I would just chuck the engine in. I don't know how much effort it's worth putting in to...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 10-18-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,415
Posted By SVOboy
iMiEVs on the loose!

I'm going to post a blog about this in a little bit, but I figured I'd throw the pictures up here for you guys now:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7146&stc=1&d=1287459384...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 08-28-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,305
Posted By SVOboy
Did it work? Just to make it clear, browsers...

Did it work? Just to make it clear, browsers generally cache images like the signature and fuel log, and a cache-clear/hard refresh is generally required to update them.
Forum: Alternative Transportation 07-20-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,515
Posted By SVOboy
sweetopenroads.com Beta Invitations!

Hey all,

Friend of mine started a site at sweetopenroads.com, with the goal being creating user-rated cycling maps based on open source data and comments and ratings from riders. I used it to find...
Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion 07-05-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,144
Posted By SVOboy
The Gadgetman Groove: Latest Fuel Economy BS Hits NPR

Remember the Tornado? That little piece of foil you stuck instead your car’s intake with the hope of improving your fuel economy? Despite the fact that I still see one from time to time at the local...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-22-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,735
Posted By SVOboy
You could find a Tercel or maybe a cheap Echo

You could find a Tercel or maybe a cheap Echo
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-22-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,277
Posted By SVOboy
Here's a link to the book, for reference:...

Here's a link to the book, for reference:...
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