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Aerodynamics
04-09-2023, 02:15 AM
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Custom Astro van aero high top
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Stacygifford
Although not a perfect model, it provides...
Although not a perfect model, it provides reasonable insights. By using the flow pattern depicted in the image you provided, I constrained the Reynolds number for flow illustrator. Fortunately, the...
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Aerodynamics
03-27-2023, 09:14 PM
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Custom Astro van aero high top
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Stacygifford
From a fabrication and practicality standpoint,...
From a fabrication and practicality standpoint, there seems to be no aerodynamic advantage. Given that below the high top the rest of the van will not be changed. if the windshield to a pillar...
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Aerodynamics
03-27-2023, 02:55 PM
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Custom Astro van aero high top
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Stacygifford
Custom Astro van aero high top
Hey guys, it has been a LONG time since my last post.
I am currently building a 4x4 Astro camper van, but my inner ecomodder keeps showing through. the van now has a 6.0 LS with a 6l90 for...
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EcoModding Central
09-22-2018, 03:38 PM
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Honda Insight w/Acura TSX engine - Ecomodding
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Stacygifford
The TSX and accord ac compressors may not be...
The TSX and accord ac compressors may not be cross compatible, but the accord compressor definitely bolts up to the the TSX engine no problem. As far as lines go, not sure. With the accord...
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EcoModding Central
08-23-2018, 07:08 PM
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1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
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Stacygifford
You "can" limit it by the ecu, however the pins...
You "can" limit it by the ecu, however the pins are cheap. I wouldn't risk it.
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EcoModding Central
08-23-2018, 06:49 PM
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1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
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Stacygifford
Its just a stock TSX cam phaser (same as the...
Its just a stock TSX cam phaser (same as the K24A4 accord and the K24A1 CRV, and the base RSX)
I will be throwing it up in the mill and milling it myself.
Technically i could just run the 50deg...
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EcoModding Central
08-23-2018, 01:59 PM
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1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
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Stacygifford
I just picked up a second cam phaser for ...
I just picked up a second cam phaser for machining. I would like to be able to adjust up to 45° as apposed to the stock 25°
I should be able to pick up a decent amount of mid range torque and...
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EcoModding Central
08-23-2018, 09:41 AM
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Dreaming...lean burn manual taller transmission Civic sedan...or get an Insight
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Stacygifford
To bring up the early parts of this thread, ...
To bring up the early parts of this thread,
The internals of the crx hf trans swap direct into the 92-95 trans and will allow you to keep the hydraulic slave cylinder.
I have a federal crx HF...
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EcoModding Central
08-18-2018, 09:04 PM
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1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
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Stacygifford
Well. I took a note from Ecky.. Man it makes a...
Well. I took a note from Ecky..
Man it makes a world of a difference. Well worth the 50$
Kilmat. 80mil, from Amazon
https://preview.ibb.co/fceffz/20180818_183424.jpg (https://ibb.co/g9ED0z)...
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EcoModding Central
08-13-2018, 09:40 AM
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1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
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Stacygifford
Ya, basically the same idea. however this one is...
Ya, basically the same idea. however this one is more for aerodynamics than aesthetics.
Obviously the exact impact is hard to say without windtunnel testing, but at least I'll be following the...
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EcoModding Central
08-11-2018, 06:03 PM
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1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
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Stacygifford
This may not be the VERY NEXT thing on the list,...
This may not be the VERY NEXT thing on the list, but I've at least started this part the project. While this is not quite a boat tail, but I will have dibond on the sides of the cargo rack with...
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EcoModding Central
08-11-2018, 05:54 PM
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Honda Insight w/Acura TSX engine - Ecomodding
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Stacygifford
Ecky, you are really pushing me to make me want...
Ecky, you are really pushing me to make me want to make my insight better! I may have to add sound deadening to the list of things to do.... With as much driving as I do, it would probably help...
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EcoModding Central
08-11-2018, 08:16 AM
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4x4 SUV Fuel Economy Ideas
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Stacygifford
Welcome to the fourm BTW. Just saw this was your...
Welcome to the fourm BTW. Just saw this was your 1st post!
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EcoModding Central
08-11-2018, 12:26 AM
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4x4 SUV Fuel Economy Ideas
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Stacygifford
I love the trooper, and you have the right...
I love the trooper, and you have the right ideas.
Im not trying to be a downer or anything but that is definitely not the best starting vehicle, and is probably one of the most complicating...
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EcoModding Central
08-10-2018, 05:35 PM
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Honda Insight w/Acura TSX engine - Ecomodding
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Stacygifford
If you had a rsx or a si 5 speed and was doing...
If you had a rsx or a si 5 speed and was doing the 6speed conversion, then sure, why not.
However, if you already have the tsx 6th (aka accord 5th) the 0.659 vs 0.647 is completely negligible . ...
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EcoModding Central
08-08-2018, 08:43 PM
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1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
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Stacygifford
Thanks for the reply Mak, I'll try to make this...
Thanks for the reply Mak, I'll try to make this concise and quick.
1a 04 rsx base harnes with the ecu E pigtale and C101 plug from the same car (the same as ones are avalable on the element and...
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EcoModding Central
08-07-2018, 10:05 AM
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Honda Insight w/Acura TSX engine - Ecomodding
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Stacygifford
Oh, no doubt. I've worked on a ton of projects ...
Oh, no doubt. I've worked on a ton of projects (electrical and mechanical) but nothing of this magnitude. I started my swap because I knew I couldn't afford the $6k to actually fix the cars...
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EcoModding Central
08-06-2018, 11:41 AM
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Honda Insight w/Acura TSX engine - Ecomodding
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Stacygifford
already looks better than mine lol excuse the...
already looks better than mine lol
excuse the filth. I regularly use this thing to haul parts including the k24a2 lol
https://preview.ibb.co/c8m1RK/20180806_101443.jpg (https://ibb.co/fh5H0e)
I...
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EcoModding Central
07-31-2018, 09:43 AM
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1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
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Stacygifford
Falken pro touring, on a prepped track with tire...
Falken pro touring, on a prepped track with tire pressure WAY down like 20psi hot
I'm not convinced that the 60' time is correct, dont get me wrong, the car is not slow. My datalog shows trap...
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EcoModding Central
07-30-2018, 09:48 PM
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92 VX Rpms High (1000) with Headlights
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Stacygifford
The eg civic tachs are notorious for not reading...
The eg civic tachs are notorious for not reading accurately. I have owned quite a few over the years amd myself, a long with other honda enthusiast will vouch that it is not uncommon for them to read...
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EcoModding Central
07-30-2018, 07:55 PM
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1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
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Stacygifford
The vertical fences are would disrupt the flow...
The vertical fences are would disrupt the flow downstream of it anyway.
Turns out the stock fuel pump will support a LOT more than the ~70 hp
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EcoModding Central
07-30-2018, 09:48 AM
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1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
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18,524
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Stacygifford
K24a2
Well, I found a deal that I just could not pass up. I was able to pick up a sub 60k mile 2008 k24a2 from a you-pull-it junk yard in dallas. It just so happed to be there annual 50% sale... $124 after...
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EcoModding Central
07-29-2018, 06:16 PM
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638
Honda Insight w/Acura TSX engine - Ecomodding
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107,824
Posted By
Stacygifford
well, I wish I would have stumbled on this...
well, I wish I would have stumbled on this sooner!
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/1st-gen-insight-sleeper-build-thread-2-0-a-36334.html#post565690
if you have ANY questions on the...
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EcoModding Central
04-02-2018, 09:15 PM
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1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
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18,524
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Stacygifford
Belly pan/ rear diffuser
My next goal is to add a .64 6th gear. This is in an effort to lower cursing for MPG and increase top speed! RPM from a 2012 civic sI with following oem Honda part numbers:
24201-PNS-010...
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EcoModding Central
04-02-2018, 07:36 PM
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1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
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18,524
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Stacygifford
1st gen insight sleeper build thread 2.0
It has been a LONG process but my dead insight rides again. A few years ago my first gen Insight really just fell apart. dead O2sensor ($250), bad syncros in the trans, trans needed an input shaft...
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