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Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2013, 02:47 AM
Replies: 81
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Posted By Frank Lee
In the absence of a BSFC chart, I think 1000-1200...

In the absence of a BSFC chart, I think 1000-1200 ft/mn piston speed is a good engine rpm to shoot for, for maximum fuel efficiency.

There are online calculators for figuring that piston speed and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,317
Posted By Frank Lee
If it was me I'd shoot for 1000-1200 ft/mn piston...

If it was me I'd shoot for 1000-1200 ft/mn piston speed at 55 mph.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-10-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,317
Posted By aardvarcus
Regardless of who is...

Regardless of who is right/wrong/nice/mean/etcetera why don't we try to get back on topic. Having some experience changing tire sizes on both big trucks and small cars, I figure I will try to assist...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-09-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,317
Posted By mikeyjd
I think the mpg readout is an interesting thing....

I think the mpg readout is an interesting thing. Initially I found it quite fascinating and wondered why allot of folks that seemed to be 10-20 years ahead of me in knowledge and experience didn't...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-09-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,721
Posted By user removed
Lower air density means you can have higher...

Lower air density means you can have higher effective compression to produce the same level of power. This means less fuel to do the same work with lower pumping losses. Broad statements about what...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-09-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,721
Posted By t vago
WAIs have helped both my Dakota and my Magnum....

WAIs have helped both my Dakota and my Magnum. The truck gained more dramatic increases in FE, though.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-08-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,317
Posted By SmellyCat
I replaced bigger cooler fatter stock tires on my...

I replaced bigger cooler fatter stock tires on my Tacoma with some taller skinnier un cool road only tires. Got maybe 1-2mpg gain. It was not worth it because my truck looked stupid with street...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-08-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,317
Posted By MetroMPG
Couldn't have said it any better. Thank you. ...

Couldn't have said it any better. Thank you.

Threads like this reflect badly on the forum.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-07-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,317
Posted By CapriRacer
A couple of thoughts: About people using the...

A couple of thoughts:

About people using the search function: There is something in human nature that drives people to ask a question rather than do research. I have experienced this on the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-04-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,264
Posted By aardvarcus
If you have it on your gauge, monitor your intake...

If you have it on your gauge, monitor your intake temperatures as well as your engine temperatures for the test. On my Toyota Celica, the intake temperature is a BIG part of the current MPG I am...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-01-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,264
Posted By kir_kenix
that is some wicked mpg in your tacoma! really...

that is some wicked mpg in your tacoma! really thinking what ur rig could do with sme aero-mods. im really suprised in the 6.6mpg gain, but some of that has got to come from ur driving and the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-09-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 402,508
Posted By a8ksh4
Yah, the outside was fiberglassed before removing...

Yah, the outside was fiberglassed before removing most of the supports.

Here's the revised process I think I'd follow, now, to get the best results (with or without cad drawings to work out...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-03-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 402,508
Posted By MetroMPG
Got the order - thanks! That'll go in the mail...

Got the order - thanks! That'll go in the mail ASAP.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-02-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 402,508
Posted By MetroMPG
For fuel economy purposes, you don't need a...

For fuel economy purposes, you don't need a vacuum gauge if you have a ScanGauge.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-01-2013, 01:41 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 402,508
Posted By a8ksh4
I've got about two weeks to get this thing on the...

I've got about two weeks to get this thing on the road :P I'll let you know how it goes!
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