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Forum: EcoModding Central 06-09-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 133
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Posted By Ecky
Indeed. It's relatively easy to remove the hybrid...

Indeed. It's relatively easy to remove the hybrid system and run it as a gasoline-only car.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-09-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,634
Posted By samwichse
There's nothing magically electric about the...

There's nothing magically electric about the Insight's engine. It can be run quite easily as gas-only.

Putting a D15Z1 in the Insight would fall under the category of a major performance mod...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-09-2017, 12:46 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,634
Posted By Magician
oh my... I really want to buy one of these... I...

oh my... I really want to buy one of these... I will never get rid of my VX, but I like the Insight as well... I always thought it'd be cool to swap in a VX engine into an insight. I bet I could...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-12-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,634
Posted By Fat Charlie
Every trip has a first few miles, even if the...

Every trip has a first few miles, even if the longer trips diminish its apparent impact.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-09-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,634
Posted By Ecky
I believe the OEM block heater wattage is 400w....

I believe the OEM block heater wattage is 400w. If you run it for 2 hours, that's 0.8kwh, which costs about 13 cents where I live. Preheating the engine reduces wear, but even if we leave that out of...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-09-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,634
Posted By Baltothewolf
Yea that's what my research turned up as well....

Yea that's what my research turned up as well. That unit is 1/2 the price of the Honda one, so I will probably pick that one up. I'll also pick up the one that splices into the lower radiator hose so...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-24-2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,634
Posted By Fat Charlie
Chrome spray paint and some aftermarket brand...

Chrome spray paint and some aftermarket brand sticker turn it into something that you bought to warm the cat up to operating temp sooner.
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-23-2016, 11:42 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,634
Posted By California98Civic
Man, any of these mods would possibly have meant...

Man, any of these mods would possibly have meant a failure on the visual inspection portion of the California SMOG test I did today. You all have more fun than the Cali smog dance allows. (The price...
Forum: Success Stories 08-21-2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,151
Posted By brucepick
New best tank ever - just under 74 mpg

New best tank ever - just under 74 mpg. :-)
2000 Insight hybrid, 5-speed

2000 Honda Insight Gas Mileage (Outasight) - EcoModder.com (http://ecomodder.com/forum/em-fuel-log.php?vehicleid=9520)
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-28-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 44,666
Posted By NoD~
https://www.superbrightleds.com/images/uploads/led...

https://www.superbrightleds.com/images/uploads/led-car-bulb-CK-wiring.jpg

See that pic. The bulbs I am using do both. Not sure how, but they work.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-28-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 44,666
Posted By NoD~
Mine have not had any issues. Everything works...

Mine have not had any issues. Everything works like OEM bulbs did, just brighter and consumes less. When I did some research, everything said that you HAD to make sure to use a CK-type wiring. If...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-28-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 44,666
Posted By Ecky
Mine work great?

Mine work great?
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-28-2016, 01:17 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,634
Posted By Ecky
With a full block, I was able to get up to...

With a full block, I was able to get up to temperature within ~5 miles when it was around -15F / -25c.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-26-2016, 09:35 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,634
Posted By Natalya
This past winter I drove about 120km on a day...

This past winter I drove about 120km on a day where it was -23°C and even with a radiator block the car never got to normal operating temperatures. This mod looks really useful for cold environment...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-26-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,634
Posted By Xist
Arizona here. I cannot imagine rerouting my...

Arizona here. I cannot imagine rerouting my plumbing.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-26-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,634
Posted By Fat Charlie
Blocking the grille for aero and temp is great. ...

Blocking the grille for aero and temp is great. Controlling plumbing is the next logical step.

I loved running my grille block last winter because I was finally able to take my hat and gloves...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-25-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,634
Posted By Fat Charlie
Now that's a grille block!

Now that's a grille block!
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-25-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,308
Posted By Baltothewolf
New G1 Insight (A.K.A Winsight!)

Why do I keep buying these damned things...

Anyway, I picked up this insight for 1600$ on 6/21/2016. It has 148.5k miles (and rising).

The good:
1Yr old BB battery (2 years warranty left)....
Forum: Success Stories 06-23-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,354
Posted By Ecky
The plugs do tend to back out on these motors. ...

The plugs do tend to back out on these motors.

My most recent tank:

http://i.imgur.com/CtWprJc.jpg


My driving technique is still being refined after two years; it's largely what is...
Forum: Success Stories 06-23-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,354
Posted By brucepick
Just had my BEST TANK!

69.1 mpg, over 678.8 miles in my 2000 Insight.
Wa-hooo!!!

AND - This weekend I plan to clean the EGR manifold passages. That should give some additional improvement.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-16-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,466
Posted By funkhoss
94 Caprice Wagon project--now 50.55 MPG with "3/4 ton" drivetrain/suspension

UPDATE 1/8/20: To read about this car as it is currently configured, please jump to this post: https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/94-caprice-wagon-5-7l-project-46-mpg-33961-8.html#post614665...
Forum: Success Stories 06-16-2016, 12:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,336
Posted By Natalya
Smile Best fill up for my Insight

599 miles driven, 9.15 gallons put into the tank -- translates to 65 mpg or 3.59 l/100km. Or just look at my trip log.

I'm driving without the Insight rims, so there's an aero penalty, and my...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-11-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 41,938
Posted By aerohead
blocking the Dodge

Here is the cardboard mock up for the '62 Dodge mods in pre-T-100 days
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/Untitled-6_2.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-11-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 41,938
Posted By aerohead
sealing the KG

This was my 1st foray into streamlining,with the Karmann Ghia,back in 1974.
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/Untitled1_43.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-11-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,588
Posted By aerohead
CRX diffuser fix

I gave Ford the benefit of the doubt with respect to their Mustang GT diffuser for the pre-Bonneville CRX
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/Untitled-10_3.jpg...
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