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Forum: EcoModding Central 11-17-2016, 01:13 PM
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Views: 8,475
Posted By Phantom
Now for the rest of the pages and my comments. ...

Now for the rest of the pages and my comments.

Grill block you can easily go for a full block in cooler weather. I have my upper blocked behind the grill and the large lower blocked year round....
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-10-2016, 12:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,475
Posted By ChrstphrR
Thumbs up (More) practical mod suggestions

CappAttack, hope you're having fun fixing and repairing the car back up to snuff.

1) Intercooler mod - add a drain.

Some of the mention of the intercooler made me think of something I saw some...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-09-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,475
Posted By rhg
Capp, TDIclub forum will have every answer you...

Capp, TDIclub forum will have every answer you need for this car short of the ecomods. Sign up and use the advance search function to find your answers. If you ask newbie questions without searching...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-27-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,475
Posted By TDIzzle
Some thoughts...

Hey ALH TDI Friend!
First, ditch the K&N. A quick googleing will give you all sorts of horror stories. Short answer is it ruins the MAF.

Most of the work the mechanic is doing is normally thrown...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-15-2016, 07:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,475
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Having the ability to run on some alternative...

Having the ability to run on some alternative fuels doesn't mean that you would become unable to use regular Diesel fuel.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-10-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,475
Posted By Vman455
Does the manual specify synthetic oil and long...

Does the manual specify synthetic oil and long change interval? 5w-40 is (I think) only available in full synthetic because of the wide viscosity spread, and that particular weight, along with...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-08-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,475
Posted By MobilOne
Hi, With respect to the a/c; get yourself a...

Hi,
With respect to the a/c; get yourself a freon detector from Harbor Freight when one is on sale or get a 20% off coupon from any auto mag. This will tell you where the freon is leaking. Could...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-29-2016, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,182
Posted By MetroMPG
Moved & subscribed. How are you liking the...

Moved & subscribed.

How are you liking the MPG gauge? Fun, yes?
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-29-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,182
Posted By California98Civic
Subscribed! Probably "Ecomodding...

Subscribed!



Probably "Ecomodding Central" is better since you are probably considering more than just aeromods.
Forum: Introductions 08-29-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By darcane
I think you'll like the Ultragauge. Here's what...

I think you'll like the Ultragauge. Here's what I have on my primary screen:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-darcane-albums-civic-picture4568-61mpg.jpg
I use the O2 sensor info to monitor lean...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 08-29-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,088
Posted By mcrews
Search 'grille block' on this forum. 90% of...

Search 'grille block' on this forum.

90% of us have tested them with 'A-B-A testing'

If you need to know what that is search A-B-A testing on this forum.

What we do....actually...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 08-29-2016, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,088
Posted By Xist
Heh. Two threads about women complaining about...

Heh. Two threads about women complaining about economical cars.

Women in my family do not cease to complain about my Civic. Dad had a Focus SFE and always beat the EPA. He teased me Honda did...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 08-27-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,088
Posted By oil pan 4
The other Web sites lay the BS on pretty thick. ...

The other Web sites lay the BS on pretty thick.
One was recommending fuel line magnets, ionizers, water injection, fuel addtives and air bleeds.
Break it down real quiclkly, air bleeder only work...
Forum: Introductions 08-26-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By elhigh
NICE. I see at fueleconomy.gov that the best...

NICE.

I see at fueleconomy.gov that the best '02 Civic was rated at 36 highway, 31 combined. Even coming from behind with the automatic, you're smoking that rating. Muy bueno!
Forum: Introductions 08-24-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By elhigh
Okay, I got nothin'. There's Honda guys that...

Okay, I got nothin'. There's Honda guys that change engines like I change pants. Knowing that it might not be too hard to find an appropriate ECU out there to swap in, the trick is knowing whether...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-23-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,355
Posted By Daox
I've owned a couple Civics of that generation and...

I've owned a couple Civics of that generation and worked on friend's vehicles as well. I don't remember my LX having an EGR valve... The only ones I remember having an EGR is the EX. Also, if your...
Forum: Introductions 08-22-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By darcane
I have both an Ultra Gauge and a Scan Gauge II. ...

I have both an Ultra Gauge and a Scan Gauge II. The SGII seems to provide more accurate info when the engine is off or during DFCO. That said... the UG is the one that stays in my car all the...
Forum: Introductions 08-21-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By elhigh
Is it bad: no. It's almost the same rush guys...

Is it bad: no. It's almost the same rush guys get when they stage up for a pass down the drag strip. "I've made some changes, let's see what kind of numbers I get this time!"

RE: saving up for...
Forum: Introductions 08-21-2016, 07:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By elhigh
EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation. The engine...

EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation.

The engine control systems will pump a bit of exhaust gas back into the intake to give the engine something to inhale besides air. If things are running hot, or...
Forum: Introductions 08-20-2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By basjoos
A vacuum gauge acts like a sensitive throttle...

A vacuum gauge acts like a sensitive throttle position indicator and is a tool that can help you improve your mileage.
Forum: Introductions 08-19-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By Vman455
You're doing mostly highway? My build thread for...

You're doing mostly highway? My build thread for my previous car (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/streamlining-civic-2005-civic-ex-coupe-21526.html) should be of some interest. I averaged...
Forum: Introductions 08-19-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By basjoos
If you have a scangauge or other instantaneous...

If you have a scangauge or other instantaneous mileage indicator, one way you can determine your car's aeromod potential is to note what your mileage improvement is when you are drafting someone on a...
Forum: Introductions 08-19-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By elhigh
An air dam, belly pan and lowering all are aimed...

An air dam, belly pan and lowering all are aimed at improving how the air behaves under the car, and of them I think the air dam is the cheapest and most convenient. We've seen effective air dams...
Forum: Introductions 08-19-2016, 07:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By elhigh
I meant to point out that in a 2400-lb coupe, you...

I meant to point out that in a 2400-lb coupe, you may not have a lot of room for weight reduction without digging into the comfort of the car. You can shop for lighter seats but those are usually...
Forum: Introductions 08-19-2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By California98Civic
The auto constrains you. Fifty+ MPG is probably...

The auto constrains you. Fifty+ MPG is probably beyond reach without a lot of really slow driving. You can't coast with the engine off, like we can with the manuals. Weight reduction is a strategy,...
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