Go Back   EcoModder Forum > EcoModding > Hybrids
Register Now
 Register Now

Now available from EcoModder: ScanGauge II fuel economy gauge.  Click for details.  

Reply  Post New Thread
 
Submit Tools LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 08-16-2011, 12:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
EcoModding Lurker
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: United States
Posts: 8
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Hydrogen Hybrid Car

Hi All,

I'm a bit new but I am trying to research the best solution to gaining greater MPG on my acura integra. I found several solutions and the simplest seemed HH car conversion. However I am concerned about how safe it is and if there are any tutorials online that outline this conversion. Lastly, how doable would this be for someone that's not too car saavy?

Thanks!!


(Support Ecomodder.com & get rid of these annoying ads!)      
 
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2011, 12:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Earth
Posts: 2,651
Thanks: 31
Thanked 237 Times in 171 Posts
Short answer: don't bother, HH is a scam, pure and simple. Look under the Unicorn Corral for more info.
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2011, 12:47 PM   #3 (permalink)
EcoModding Lurker
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: United States
Posts: 8
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Oh thanks! What would be an easier solution? I was thinking of electric hybrid but not sure in terms of cost and how easy it would be. FYI I was thinking of doing a full on electric car but I don't have the time to put into it. Therefore, I am looking for something that is not too time consuming.
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2011, 02:28 PM   #4 (permalink)
V8 guy
 
oil pan 4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NewMexico
Posts: 632

Sub - '84 Suburban C10
Pickups

camaro - '85 Camaro Z28
Thanks: 8
Thanked 47 Times in 42 Posts
Hydrogen sound cool but doesn't have much if any on road application.

Start out by reading the hypermiling wiki or proven efficiency mod wiki.
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2011, 10:09 PM   #5 (permalink)
Intermediate EcoDriver
 
Mustang Dave's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Northern Arizona - It's a DRY cold..
Posts: 264

White Pony - '07 Mustang V6 Premium Coupe
Team Ford
90 day: 29.98 mpg (US)

Big Red - '89 F-250 4WD Custom
90 day: 15.54 mpg (US)
Thanks: 22
Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by cocolos View Post
... What would be an easier solution?
Adjust the nut behind the steering wheel.
__________________
Fuel economy is nice, but sometimes I just gotta put the spurs to my pony!


Quote:
Originally Posted by thatguitarguy View Post
Just 'cuz you can't do it, don't mean it can't be done...
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2011, 11:55 PM   #6 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
Ryland's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 2,878

honda cb125 - '74 CB 125 S1
90 day: 79.71 mpg (US)

green wedge - '81 Commuti-Car

Blue VX - '93 Civic VX
Thanks: 389
Thanked 222 Times in 191 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by cocolos View Post
What would be an easier solution?
65+ Vehicle modifications for better fuel economy - EcoModder.com

Also, trying things that work, if you want to know what works ask people who have tested it or test it for your self, tired of waiting till you get to a gas station to see if something works? EcoModder Store: Get Stuff, Support EcoModder - EcoModder.com has Scan Gauges and they fit nearly every 1996 and newer gasoline car, giving you real time feed back, still want to try hydrogen? a scan gauge will help there too in letting you know if your device really is helping or if it is snake oil, thing is, no one who is selling hydrogen kits is doing real life, real time testing where you flip the device on and show an improvement, flip it off and you see a drop in mileage, simple enough to do, right?
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-17-2011, 08:41 AM   #7 (permalink)
V8 guy
 
oil pan 4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NewMexico
Posts: 632

Sub - '84 Suburban C10
Pickups

camaro - '85 Camaro Z28
Thanks: 8
Thanked 47 Times in 42 Posts
A mod that you could just fip on and off when ever you wanted and watch the out come in real time on a scangauge would be ideal.
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-17-2011, 09:01 AM   #8 (permalink)
Engineering first
 
bwilson4web's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posts: 677

03 Prius - '03 Prius
90 day: 52.67 mpg (US)

10 Prius - '010 Prius III
90 day: 53.31 mpg (US)
Thanks: 58
Thanked 119 Times in 86 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by cocolos View Post
Oh thanks! What would be an easier solution? I was thinking of electric hybrid but not sure in terms of cost and how easy it would be. . . .
One popular option is to buy a 'worn out' hybrid and using it as a teaching tool, a way to learn hybrid mechanics. I just heard of a 2001 Prius with 300K miles in Texas that is available. Then you'll have a self-maintenance, hybrid car that can deliver significant mileage. . . . just a thought.

Bob Wilson


(Support Ecomodder.com & get rid of these annoying ads!)      
 
__________________
Local record

  Reply With Quote
Reply  Post New Thread

Tags
car, conversion, hydrogen hybrid

Thread Tools





Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright EcoModder.com