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Forum: EcoModding Central Yesterday, 05:44 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,117
Posted By Ecky
Update: I put new shoes on the car...

Update:

I put new shoes on the car yesterday - Continental Ultra Contact 7 in 195/50R16 (down from 205/50r16). These are a Grand Touring tire which have lower rolling resistance, longer lifespan...
Forum: EcoModding Central Yesterday, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 135
Posted By Ecky
Ecky considering another Insight

Recently I've taken interest in getting another Insight. Fuel prices are on the rise, and 58mpg highway from the convertible just doesn't cut it for the occasional weekend trip. Plus, there have been...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-11-2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,117
Posted By Ecky
Somewhere in the middle. He has them made in low...

Somewhere in the middle. He has them made in low volumes, from a model he made. He then paints them himself. I'd be interested in doing some tuft testing.
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-11-2024, 04:35 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,117
Posted By Ecky
Small update: I installed some window wind...

Small update:

I installed some window wind deflectors which reduce buffeting significantly when the windows are down, or partway down. They also noticeably drop wind noise when the top is up,...
Forum: Hybrids 03-08-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 781
Posted By Ecky
I can speak to my experiences. Maybe some part of...

I can speak to my experiences. Maybe some part of it will be helpful.

~

After some life events, I decided to pack up and move to New Zealand. I looked into what would be required to bring my...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-08-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 259
Posted By Ecky
I imagine the engine will run on the VX ECU, but...

I imagine the engine will run on the VX ECU, but likely not well, because fueling values will be off by ~7%. When it goes lean, it will be 7% leaner, and may miss or even stall whenever lean burn...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-14-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,117
Posted By Ecky
Not exactly an update, but I'm planning some lawn...

Not exactly an update, but I'm planning some lawn edging side skirts, and to possible extend the wind deflectors around the front and rear tires.

After reading Phase's thread about smaller wheels...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-04-2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,164
Posted By Ecky
Shouldn't be any ride height change, given...

Shouldn't be any ride height change, given they're larger diameter "rims" fitting a tire with the same outer diameter. You get a higher moment of inertia but the overall rolling circumference is the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-04-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,164
Posted By Ecky
Difficult to isolate the various factors. What we...

Difficult to isolate the various factors. What we do know is, larger diameter wheels (with the same circumference tire) have the following against them:

1. Heavier
2. Larger spoke/barrel exposed...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-31-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,117
Posted By Ecky
It isn't ideal. I wouldn't do it on longer trips,...

It isn't ideal. I wouldn't do it on longer trips, but this was just across town on (mostly) side streets.




These Skyactiv Atkinson Cycle engines are funny. Digging into the go pedal even at...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-30-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,117
Posted By Ecky
Some more towing shenanigans. Who'd have thought...

Some more towing shenanigans. Who'd have thought that a 2 seater convertible would be a great choice when an ad says, "please bring a truck".

https://i.imgur.com/MG5GwZ8l.jpg


Lately I've...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-05-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,117
Posted By Ecky
Doodles will be attached at some point! Or, I...

Doodles will be attached at some point! Or, I might just put them on the car.

Most tanks I use my car for either spirited driving, or for towing/carrying things, and my averages reflect that.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-29-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,250
Posted By Ecky
I've found in my ND (similar engine), staying out...

I've found in my ND (similar engine), staying out of the second half of the pedal travel is generally worth 5+ mpg - fuel economy drops sharply at high loads. It may have more to do with the tune,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-29-2023, 04:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,250
Posted By Ecky
I'm unaware of any (active) Vette owners on here,...

I'm unaware of any (active) Vette owners on here, but I'll follow this thread regardless.

My experience has been that in a lightweight and aerodynamic vehicle, a big engine will not be that much...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-19-2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By Ecky
A warm engine is an efficient engine. Anything to...

A warm engine is an efficient engine. Anything to reduce warmup time will get the engine into its optimal thermal efficiency sooner. On my previous car I had installed a block heater and an...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-17-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 485
Posted By Ecky
4th Gen Honda Jazz (Fit) Mini-Review

Currently the local dealerships are running a giveaway - come in and test drive the latest generation Honda Jazz/Fit, and be entered to win one given away in the country. I've been curious about...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-17-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 813
Posted By Ecky
Some years back I experimented with block...

Some years back I experimented with block heaters. The Honda OEM block heater I was using was 450w, which helped, but I also put a pad heater on the oil pan and transmission, which made a noticeable...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By Ecky
If you need to coast to a stop (say, a stop...

If you need to coast to a stop (say, a stop sign), the best way to reach there is burning zero fuel, so either DFCO or engine-off coasting in neutral would be equal. Coasting in neutral while idling...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By Ecky
I ran a LiFePO4 pack for years in Vermont winters...

I ran a LiFePO4 pack for years in Vermont winters and had no problems with it, even on those days where it was subzero - but I had a supercapacitor pack in parallel that took nearly all of the pulse...
Forum: The Lounge 11-28-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,813
Posted By Ecky
I feel the same in return. I was telling my SO...

I feel the same in return. I was telling my SO yesterday how much I appreciate disagreeing with you. I don't often enjoy disagreements.
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,454
Posted By Ecky
160 gallons of gasoline vapor has the same energy...

160 gallons of gasoline vapor has the same energy content as 1 gallon of liquid gasoline - minus the energy needed to vaporize it.

Engines already turn 0.02 grams of liquid gasoline into 0.02...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,454
Posted By Ecky
Doing a bit of math using vaporization rate...

Doing a bit of math using vaporization rate calculators:

Assumed injection amount - 0.02g per cylinder per cycle
Molecular weight of gasoline - 100.2g/mol
Mass transfer coefficient - 0.18 m hr...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,454
Posted By Ecky
I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'd like to know...

I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'd like to know what you're basing these assertions on.



Based on?



How long is needed?
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,454
Posted By Ecky
This stands to reason.

This stands to reason.
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,454
Posted By Ecky
Sure, but timing (from my experience with engine...

Sure, but timing (from my experience with engine tuning) tends to be worth only a few percent - maybe 5% tops, unless it's very drastically off (tens of degrees). Most engine programs have slightly...
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