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Forum: Forum News & Feedback 12-07-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,713
Posted By MetroMPG
Happy 5th Birthday to EcoModder! (Party loot bags: win prizes! ScanGauges etc.)

EcoModder turned 5 this week - December 3, 2012.

One more lap around the sun!

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Birthday cake: By Rev Dan Catt...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-21-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,377
Posted By oil pan 4
Looks good, as long as its not a diesel.

Looks good, as long as its not a diesel.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-19-2012, 03:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,154
Posted By AndrzejM
I'm sure you can cover most of it. Just make a...

I'm sure you can cover most of it. Just make a part of it detachable for towing or heavy loads, since it's a truck. Just my suggestion.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,154
Posted By JRMichler
Details, and more, in my modding thread:...

Details, and more, in my modding thread: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/modding-06-gmc-canyon-17070.html
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,154
Posted By YeahPete
I really need to work on some grill blocks. I...

I really need to work on some grill blocks. I love the idea of the black garbage bag. I will definately try it now.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,154
Posted By JRMichler
My truck has all openings fully covered, except...

My truck has all openings fully covered, except for the one under and behind the bottom of the license plate. You can't see that one, but it's the width of the license plate and maybe a little over...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,154
Posted By Daox
Ditto, you can probably close it up a lot more...

Ditto, you can probably close it up a lot more and be just fine, especially if you have any other grill openings below those three.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,154
Posted By AndrzejM
I think for the winter you can cover the whole...

I think for the winter you can cover the whole area. Or if you want to be on the safe side you should cover those vents on the sides and leave the central one opened. IMHO
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-17-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 58,001
Posted By groundflyer
Well had a little time for the trike this week...

Well had a little time for the trike this week here is a mockup

Its really losing weight now. Remember this is a budget build
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-26-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By rmay635703
Guys, to be fair there ARE DC generators in the...

Guys, to be fair there
ARE DC generators in the 90%+ efficiency area, higher than most any alternator, add a pwm "regulator" or a simple contactor on/off setup and it could be more efficient at...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 07-01-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,940
Posted By MPGranger
fuel economy - Ford Ranger Forum - A Community of...

fuel economy - Ford Ranger Forum - A Community of Ford Truck Fans (http://www.rangerforum.net/f6/fuel-economy-321/)

This guy is doing something a little different but it's with the purge system. ...
Forum: Success Stories 06-18-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,190
Posted By ECONORAM
When I installed my heater core bypass, I used...

When I installed my heater core bypass, I used some C-clamps to clamp the hoses closed, then cut them so I could minimize coolant loss while trying to shove the valve into place.
Forum: Success Stories 06-13-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 35,716
Posted By mikehallbackhoe
what air pressure are you running in your tires?...

what air pressure are you running in your tires? I have a 95 nissan 4x4 pickup and I get 26 mpg with 50 psi in tires. no other mods except coasting when possible.
Forum: Success Stories 06-13-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 35,716
Posted By BackroadBomber
Exclamation The best electric fan IMO is from a 90's taurus....

The best electric fan IMO is from a 90's taurus. I have one in my ranger they come with a shroud attached and are 2 speeds so if you off road you can wire up high speed to a switch for when your...
Forum: Success Stories 06-08-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,190
Posted By t vago
older vehicles with A/C had a factory heater...

older vehicles with A/C had a factory heater bypass valve installed. Newer vehicles do not. All well and good, except for the fact that there's still heat going into the cabin of the newer vehicle.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-06-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,386
Posted By drmiller100
there is a fair number of people doing this. ...

there is a fair number of people doing this.

solar is pretty small, but it does charge all day while you are at work.

trickle charger for the evening.

Then hook the alternator so it only...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 06-04-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,940
Posted By Mustang Matt
Racers have been cooling fuel forever. It...

Racers have been cooling fuel forever.

It has the benefit of lowering intake air temps which in turn lets you run more timing. In fact, I would expect in the above dyno charts that pre-mod, the...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 05-31-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,940
Posted By t vago
I think there is a hint of a real eco-mod in...

I think there is a hint of a real eco-mod in brent777's fuel cooling idea.

Reason I say this is because I know that returnless fuel systems act differently than return-style fuel systems. For...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 05-31-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,940
Posted By mwebb
yes but ....

yes but
the newer systems are designed to be returnless , either by have the fuel pressure regulator with return line contained inside the fuel tank
or
with feedback controls to regulate fuel...
Forum: Success Stories 05-30-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,190
Posted By t vago
Sounds similar to what I did with my truck. I...

Sounds similar to what I did with my truck. I used a Four Seasons 74777, though.

All of the heater valves I've come across will allow some seepage past the valve itself. I suspect this is...
Forum: Success Stories 05-30-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,190
Posted By ECONORAM
Four Seasons 74809. Here's a thread at DodgeTalk...

Four Seasons 74809. Here's a thread at DodgeTalk from my install notes... DodgeTalk : Dodge Car Forums, Dodge Truck Forums and Ram Forums (http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3743177)
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 05-30-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,940
Posted By Daox
Here are a few: 65+ Vehicle modifications...

Here are a few:

65+ Vehicle modifications for better fuel economy - EcoModder.com (http://ecomodder.com/forum/fuel-economy-mpg-modifications.php)
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 05-30-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,940
Posted By Ryland
The gas cap is going to offer a lot of resistance...

The gas cap is going to offer a lot of resistance before it vents that rout, what you are most likely seeing is the check valve that lets air in to the gas cap, the Evap system on the truck is going...
Forum: Success Stories 05-29-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,983
Posted By gone-ot
...in my best Mel Brooks voice imitation: "...may...

...in my best Mel Brooks voice imitation: "...may the FE Schwartz be with you..."!
Forum: Success Stories 05-29-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 35,716
Posted By Neen
The KA series of engines are awesome...keep the...

The KA series of engines are awesome...keep the numbers coming and get yourself an ultragauge or scanguage. Well worth it!
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