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Forum: EcoModding Central 10-13-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 96,792
Posted By Tygen1
Glad to hear that things are starting to jive...

Glad to hear that things are starting to jive with the old lean burn box :-)
Just takes some time to get used to driving with it and learning it's quirks.
It sounds like it's performing exactly...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-29-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 96,792
Posted By Tygen1
In my opinion, the Turbine side of the 6.0 turbos...

In my opinion, the Turbine side of the 6.0 turbos is much to large to get a reasonable amount of spool, not to mention they weigh almost 40 lb's. There is also a GT3576VA that was on the VT365...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-18-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 96,792
Posted By Tygen1
I believe the Inovate sensor has a narrow band...

I believe the Inovate sensor has a narrow band output. I just welded in another bung, but I don't know if BabyDiesel has a welder. The instructions for the inovate should detail how to wire up the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-17-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 96,792
Posted By Tygen1
What are the specific issues keeping you from...

What are the specific issues keeping you from turbocharging? List them out, I'd like to know.
This is fun, I hope the ecomodding bug doesn't bite me again :-)
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-15-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 96,792
Posted By Tygen1
I know a fella with a mpguino that doesn't need...

I know a fella with a mpguino that doesn't need it anymore...I'm sure he'd let you have it for a reasonable price...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-08-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 96,792
Posted By Tygen1
Number 2 fan is waiting also, get it done!

Number 2 fan is waiting also, get it done!
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-09-2014, 10:41 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 96,792
Posted By Tygen1
I tried leaning out the idle and did not like the...

I tried leaning out the idle and did not like the results, it would not idle good at all. I'd focus more on using DFCO as much as possible, I've improved my results by learning to drive in a way to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-06-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 96,792
Posted By Tygen1
Good Job! I noticed your fuel log the other day....

Good Job! I noticed your fuel log the other day. Although I don't log fuel mileage anymore, I'm still in the ecomodding game. I topped out with a 56mpg tank average and have not been able to better...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-28-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,481
Posted By Tygen1
Interesting thread, I also read through the TDI...

Interesting thread, I also read through the TDI EOC thread.
To the OP, I think your a little crazy to go EOC'ing a brand new car under waranty...If you are trying to drive a car to get great mpg,...
Forum: Success Stories 07-07-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,201
Posted By Tygen1
Warm weather put me over the top :) I've had the...

Warm weather put me over the top :) I've had the current mods since winter time. But in the winter I put on some light weight wheels, RE-92 Tires, Zero Alignment, and Deleted the P/S and A/C, so that...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-12-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,430
Posted By Tygen1
For best BSFC, it's high load and low rpm, which...

For best BSFC, it's high load and low rpm, which we can not do with the atx, so I just try to limit rpm based on the idea that the torque converter may be more effcient and have less slip with less...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-11-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,430
Posted By Tygen1
Timing the lights is important and route planning...

Timing the lights is important and route planning to eliminate lights can help a lot. Lighten your car as much as possible and run as high a tire pressure as possible. I give mine enough throttle so...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-22-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 49,070
Posted By Tygen1
Good job, now you will want to keep them on :) I...

Good job, now you will want to keep them on :) I never figured you for the wheel skirt kind of guy :D
Forum: Introductions 04-17-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,401
Posted By Tygen1
Good to see you here LmidgetD :) I presume you...

Good to see you here LmidgetD :) I presume you are on TeamZX2? If not, then get there.
When you mod your car, you need to mod it around your drive/commute. I spend a lot of time at 50mph and holding...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-24-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,714
Posted By Tygen1
New Wheels, Tires and Revised Skirts etc...

It's been a while since I've posted up anything about my car, so I figured I'd show some of the work I've recently accomplished.
The cars economy was getting worse and worse, the tires were quite...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 12-05-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,641
Posted By Tygen1
I have a 2000 7.3 Excursion with nearly the same...

I have a 2000 7.3 Excursion with nearly the same mods as you described. I will disagree with your well kept records. You really need a ScanGauge or similar device to get instantanious results, trip...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-30-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,720
Posted By Tygen1
Opps, I forgot one thing...let me elaborate. ...

Opps, I forgot one thing...let me elaborate.

Less power means a higher TPS which the PCM thinks means a higher load which normally means pulled timing. Typically our PCM's are designed to not...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-20-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,886
Posted By Tygen1
I'm running between 38-40 normally on flat to...

I'm running between 38-40 normally on flat to slightly hilly roads. Our motors are different though...
If you have a wideband, why not try leaning it out on the light load cruise, then you may get...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-20-2010, 11:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,124
Posted By Tygen1
Well if Moon is your first name, then Monkey must...

Well if Moon is your first name, then Monkey must be your last :)
Anyway, if 60mpg is your goal then you ought to focus on the mods that allow you to EOC more. COZX2 from Gassavers serves as...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-05-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,154
Posted By Tygen1
ChillyBear, I've been there and done that....

ChillyBear, I've been there and done that. Currently I have a Zetec powered ZX2 and my wife drives a Zetec powered Focus wagon. Both are ATX. Check out my gas log to see what a Zetec can give you if...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-28-2010, 12:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,894
Posted By Tygen1
Agreed that it won't be as effcient a someone...

Agreed that it won't be as effcient a someone useing a mtx to do high load low rpm shifting. It's a great step forward for the masses though, and exciting to me as an ATX driver suffering from torque...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-27-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,894
Posted By Tygen1
Picture and text taken from: 2009 Ford PowerShift...

Picture and text taken from: 2009 Ford PowerShift 6-Speed Double Clutch Trans Car Review and Specs | 2009 Ford PowerShift 6-Speed Double Clutch Trans Car Wallpaper Pictures Pics...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-09-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,760
Posted By Tygen1
Hmmm.....

So heres the results. :(

Spoiler was set to 30 degrees, with an angle of interception to the roof of approximately 13-14 degrees

Conditions: 30 degrees F, 30.17 Baro, 33% Humidity, Winds NNW...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-07-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,611
Posted By Tygen1
Ok, I removed the Cold Ram Air last weekend and...

Ok, I removed the Cold Ram Air last weekend and have been running underhood air thru this week. Average MPG is pretty much the same. However, as I suspected, with the underhood temps being around 70...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-05-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 296,491
Posted By Tygen1
Aero Warriors - The G-Series Wind Tunnel Test...

Aero Warriors - The G-Series Wind Tunnel Test Report (http://www.aerowarriors.com/gswtt.html)

Good read about the Daytona development...
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