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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-17-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,665
Posted By Tulok
Run exactly what cummins recommends. Cummins...

Run exactly what cummins recommends. Cummins engines, if you just go exactly by the book will go 500k+ without a problem. Going 500k or more miles will save you so much more money than experimenting...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-17-2017, 04:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,884
Posted By Tulok
I agree with insulating the oil pan being the...

I agree with insulating the oil pan being the first step. If your car is FWD and the exhaust runs underneath the oil pan, you can rig up something to block that exhaust heat from being whisked away...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,425
Posted By Tulok
I just watched the video, it's really clean! If...

I just watched the video, it's really clean! If the AC compressor is seized up, and on it's own separate belt, consider taking the belt off if it's still free spinning. Make sure the tires are pumped...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,425
Posted By Tulok
If you said it pings over 1/4 throttle you...

If you said it pings over 1/4 throttle you probably have a lot of carbon buildup in the combustion chamber! I'd look into your PCV valve for one! and 2, do a cleanout with seafoam or water, make sure...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-18-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,494
Posted By Tulok
you got it 100%. removable pod for aero on long...

you got it 100%. removable pod for aero on long trips. stake bed for trash hauling jobs. The local speed limits are 25-30mph so i am not going to see much aero gain or loss there. but the highway...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-18-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,344
Posted By Tulok
Shell Gas

I was a delivery driver for an auto dealership in SoCal for about half a year. I drove the truck and saw it as a perfect chance to test out different gas stations.

I would always do the same sort...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-17-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,494
Posted By Tulok
@ freebeard your friends truck sounds cool!...

@ freebeard

your friends truck sounds cool! I like that. and the van with the popout section looks very neat indeed!


the 5th wheel hitch will just be the normal flip up style, I'll have to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-17-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,925
Posted By Tulok
mca s13

the MCA S13 nissan Time Attack car is one of the wildest designs that still looks like a normal car that as been modified:
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Forum: Aerodynamics 07-17-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,494
Posted By Tulok
1960's truck aero modded?

So, after my suburban aero idea, I decided to not do anything to it. it got decent enough mpg just by being tuned up and having the tires inflated to max sidewall psi. and when I upgraded to 35's, I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-16-2015, 11:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By Tulok
Does the grill block have to be on the outside of...

Does the grill block have to be on the outside of the body, or does merely blocking off the actual radiator serve the same function?
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-17-2015, 02:34 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 20,168
Posted By Tulok
Nice! looks cool!

Nice! looks cool!
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-17-2015, 02:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,307
Posted By Tulok
New undertray/flat bottom idea

So my friend has this carbon fiber roll that he has to keep in the fridge. Basically, when you take it out you have a few minutes to cut it to size, wrap it, lay it, whatever you want, and then heat...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-07-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,328
Posted By Tulok
Nice, looks like your doin work! I would leave...

Nice, looks like your doin work!
I would leave in the seat, weight reductions on an already light car aren't worth any unnecessary compromises.
You should bridge the gap between the gas tank and...
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