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Forum: EcoModding Central 06-06-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,620
Posted By ttrainxl
Oh, there’s the pic at the bottom. Not sure if...

Oh, there’s the pic at the bottom. Not sure if you can see it well. Clicking it on my phone is useless. It shows up way off center on the screen and touching the screen at all closes the box, so I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-06-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,620
Posted By ttrainxl
I am trying this on a ‘95 Honda Civic with an...

I am trying this on a ‘95 Honda Civic with an economy 1.6L vtec engine making 125hp and about 106lb/ft torque. I might try different vacuum tube lengths since the end caps aren’t glued in yet. I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-29-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,620
Posted By kach22i
I met an engine intake specialist from S. Korea...

I met an engine intake specialist from S. Korea about 15 years ago he was a guest/coworker of someone at a family Thanksgiving gathering. In short with many false generalizations and exceptions to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-09-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,458
Posted By R.W.Dale
In aeronautics there's really two kinds of drag ...

In aeronautics there's really two kinds of drag

Induced drag and parasite drag

Everything related to induced drag would be load bearing this is the drag from the airfoil form

Parasitic drag...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-07-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,293
Posted By redpoint5
I advocate the use of spreadsheets for most...

I advocate the use of spreadsheets for most decision making, even subjective decisions like what to eat for dinner.

I made a spreadsheet where I listed various dinners, and rated 1-5 how much I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-07-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,293
Posted By Talos Woten
Arrow Smaller Ecomods have better Return On Investment

Howdy!

I'm the creator and owner of Champrius, the Champion Camping Prius. I'm a mathematician by training and am interested in bringing various aeromods and ecomods mainstream. I've...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-04-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,960
Posted By Piotrsko
Yes it was using the shell because it is an...

Yes it was using the shell because it is an aftermarket feature for people wanting non-hurricane access to the shell with both sets of windows open, probably with dogs in the bed.

You are now...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-09-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,960
Posted By gumby79
Well done I see more progress. The rotating...

Well done I see more progress.
The rotating mass reductions you have pursued add up to ~60#, I'd venture to guess equates to ~500-1000# of static weight reduction

Non EGR CR Cummins duse not...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-19-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,960
Posted By aardvarcus
Coolant temps too low should be an indicator of...

Coolant temps too low should be an indicator of your thermostat, which should continue to recirculate the water until it hits the desired temp. Unless you have a crazy big oil cooler on it. Do you...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-19-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,960
Posted By teoman
Go with PWM for the water pump.

Go with PWM for the water pump.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-18-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,960
Posted By oil pan 4
Probably a partial grill block for winter since...

Probably a partial grill block for winter since you said the engine is not getting warm enough.
An air dam, how high or how low it goes is up to you.
GM claimed on their 2000s trucks that came with...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,099
Posted By slowmover
Tires do take some time to break-in. One tons,...

Tires do take some time to break-in. One tons, especially among civilian vehicles.

On a Ckass 8, more than 10,000-miles before squirm stops. Break-in continues for about 40k.

5-7k is my...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-13-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,099
Posted By skyking
I most often use the truck for towing the 5th...

I most often use the truck for towing the 5th wheel. My best highway runs to Portland and back were in the mid-24s, but I have the 3.42 gear set also. typical mixed use commute is in the ~19s, mixed...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-02-2018, 04:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,950
Posted By Vekke
Effect of weight savings are greater the diameter...

Effect of weight savings are greater the diameter of the rotating diameters is. That said the biggest savings in rotating masses come from:
1. Lighter tires
2. Lighter wheels
3. Lighter flywheel...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-28-2018, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,950
Posted By Ecky
Nice job! :thumbup:

Nice job! :thumbup:
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-23-2018, 07:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,950
Posted By slowmover
Use of cruise control always “best “ for repeat...

Use of cruise control always “best “ for repeat results.

One “thinks” they can beat it only to learn the effort wasn’t worthwhile. Takes away from energy wanted for all other driving tasks.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-20-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,099
Posted By Hersbird
I bought a 8000 mile used set of takeoffs of a...

I bought a 8000 mile used set of takeoffs of a 2015 Ram LT275/70/18 Firestone transforce mounted and balanced on chrome rims for $350. Those new truck guys often right away want a unique set of rims...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-20-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,099
Posted By WE3ZS
Do you really need the AT tread design? My...

Do you really need the AT tread design? My Excursion is our dedicated TT tow rig, sees no off roading and I try to keep it off the road for Winter to avoid the salt and rust. I run the Nitto Dura...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-15-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,317
Posted By slowmover
So he’ll re-read what Phil wrote.

So he’ll re-read what Phil wrote.
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