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12-23-2021, 05:57 PM
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" Aerodynamics doesn't begin to have an effect until 60 MPH "
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Aerodynamics matter at all speeds. Be it 10-20-30...
Aerodynamics matter at all speeds. Be it 10-20-30 and so on. Ask any soap box derby racer if aerodynamics matter during his or her coasting race? BTW with just gravity they can hit speeds up to 21...
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General Efficiency Discussion
03-06-2018, 07:47 PM
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RWD cars with good MPG? (Looking for a highway commuter)
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Volvo 940 non Turbo a 94 or 95, they came with a...
Volvo 940 non Turbo a 94 or 95, they came with a 2.3 Liter motor and automatic transmission.
You said you're driving mostly on the highway and at sane speeds 65 mph they will consistently pull...
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EcoModding Central
06-16-2017, 10:34 AM
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83 Volvo LCP2000, 56 mpg city/81 highway
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83 Volvo LCP2000, 56 mpg city/81 highway
It’s called a Light Component Prototype because the goal was to make the car from components that were, well, light. Plastics, magnesium, and aluminum were used, selected for their light weight and...
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Aerodynamics
05-18-2017, 03:54 PM
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**BEST AEROdynamic** (NOSE) Wedge design car
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Actually one of the best ever designed noses, is...
Actually one of the best ever designed noses, is from the 1970 Plymouth Superbird. With that nose and rear window modification Plymouth was able to drop the Belvedere/ Roadrunner that probably...
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EcoModding Central
04-09-2017, 10:44 AM
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Turbocharging? Vacuum? Too much thinking. Smart people unite
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OK lets jump back a few years to the early to mid...
OK lets jump back a few years to the early to mid nineties and we're looking at a Volvo 940. They came with either a NA 2.3 liter inline four or an intercooled turbo charged version. The NA was rated...
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EcoModding Central
01-16-2017, 07:21 PM
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2010 Prius Build Thread
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ALS
Have you checked the 12V under the floor in the...
Have you checked the 12V under the floor in the hatch area? If it is going bad it can cause all kinds of mischief with your fuel mileage.
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Aerodynamics
06-22-2016, 02:04 PM
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Interesting rear air flow unit.
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Interesting rear air flow unit.
The other night I was watching one of the cable shows on street racing.
I looking at the rear of these cars and noticed these additions provided ZERO to minimal down force. Hey wait one minute...
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Success Stories
02-03-2016, 05:06 PM
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2005 Dodge Magnum SXT - Auto>Manual Conversion- 10.3% decrease in fuel consumption
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I did the same swap in my old Volvo turbo wagon...
I did the same swap in my old Volvo turbo wagon for better mileage.The automatic a non locker, had a .69 OD and 3.90 rear gears. The manual had a .80 OD and I also swapped in 3.31 rear gears.
...
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EcoModding Central
10-24-2014, 10:23 AM
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15 mods = 15% MPG improvement: A-B test, 2007 Honda Civic 1.8L, 5-speed
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Another thought is look at finding a wrecked...
Another thought is look at finding a wrecked Hybrid and pull the under carriage aero panels off. There was a member on the board who bought a set for his Civic off the dealer and saw a nice jump in...
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Aerodynamics
05-23-2013, 04:24 PM
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Where to source Smooth Surfaced Rims from?
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Here is a link to my post on the source of Hybid...
Here is a link to my post on the source of Hybid rims aero-differences-between-my-lx-civic-hybrid-mod...
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Aerodynamics
05-23-2013, 02:54 PM
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Aero differences between my 2008 Civic LX and the Hybrid...mod inspiration?
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I checked on Car-part.com a salvage yard search...
I checked on Car-part.com a salvage yard search engine and found several hybrid wheels in Texas. With TPMS $100 each, with out TPMS $100-$125 each.
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Success Stories
03-20-2010, 10:51 AM
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70mph, the new 55mph...
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I have a body guy that pointed out to me how to...
I have a body guy that pointed out to me how to tell how fast people travel on the highway.
After five or so years there are going to be a few paint nicks or chips no matter how slow they drive...
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EcoModding Central
10-12-2009, 04:24 PM
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Truck Trend claims 10% more MPG with K&N in 2009 Ford F-150 after bogus road test
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There is a piece over on TurboBricks (Turbo Volvo...
There is a piece over on TurboBricks (Turbo Volvo web site) on intake restriction. Full article (http://www.turbobricks.org/mods.php?content=art0012)
Restrictions to airflow cost you power and...
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Aerodynamics
09-09-2009, 08:42 AM
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2010 Prius belly pan set up
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2010 Prius belly pan set up
If you would like to see the factory belly pan set up on the 2010 Prius (.25 Cd) here are some pictures for your amusement. From a poster over at Prius Chat. Not 56K friendly
2010 Prius belly pan...
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General Efficiency Discussion
08-27-2009, 01:49 PM
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2008 Volvo S60 2.5T
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Where Volvo screwed up on the car is they should...
Where Volvo screwed up on the car is they should have made the Euro 2.0L Turbo available here in the states. With a .28Cd, 29 MPG on the highway is a joke. The S60 3,500 lb plus weight is also a...
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EcoModding Central
07-10-2008, 12:22 PM
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Project: Dream CRX
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ALS
Those low cost motors coming out of Japan you can...
Those low cost motors coming out of Japan you can thank the Japanese Government for them. There are rules about mileage and time on a car.
At 30K the car must go through a major inspection and...
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