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| What is Ecomodding? |
Welcome to EcoModder.com, an automotive community where performance is judged by fuel economy rather than power and speed. EcoModders employ a combination of vehicle mods, driving techniques, and common sense to squeeze every penny out of the pumps. Reasons for becoming a member range from the economical to the ecological. More info about where EcoModding came from.
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| Top picks from the EcoModder forum and blog |
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Project - Extended Pop-Top Aerodynamic Camper Shell ('99 Tacoma)
The design criteria for this fiberglass-over-foam project: extended to the end of the lowered tailgate for maximum room (and further reduced aero wake); enough room in the "up" position for a raised floor to store gear beneath while still having room to sit up and move around comfortably; simple and convenient to use.
Started by a8ksh4 in forum: Aerodynamics - 295 replies
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CRX HF reverse trike project
"groundflyer" and a friend are having fun modifying a 1988 Honda CRX HF into a three-wheeler. The rear side body is being tapered in behind the doors, and the floor pan will be tapered up.
Started by groundflyer in forum: EcoModding Central - 132 replies
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Freezing the Slushbox. Torque Converter on-demand lockup switch.
Forum member orange4boy documents how he took manual control over the automatic transmission in his Toyota Previa van to force the torque converter to lock at will in any gear. (Note: requires an attentive driver to prevent potential damage). This modification gave him the largest increase in fuel economy of all his mods to date.
Started by orange4boy in forum: EcoModding Central - 236 replies
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Echo-Troll Modding Thread (2005 Toyota Echo)
Follow the progress of an extensive aeromodding project on a 2005 Toyota Echo 1.5L , 5-speed. EPA : 30 City \ 38 HWY \ 33 Combined MPG (US). Modified MPG: 60 to 75 MPG in a 4.3 mile commute \ 60 to 67 mpg on the highway.
Started by echo-francis in forum: EcoModding Central - 202 replies
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You know you're an ecomodder if...
One of the more popular threads on EcoModder, this is a lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek look at the many potential signs and symptoms that you may be more interested in fuel economy than the average person...
Started by Tango Charlie in forum: The Lounge - 1528 replies
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Honda Insight Tail Extension Project
What happens when you start with one of the most aerodynamic production cars ever sold and add a custom-crafted tail to make it even more efficient? Initial testing showed an improvement in fuel economy of 10.3% at 56 mph, or tentatively around an 18% reduction in aero drag. With this tail and other aero modifications in place, the car is regularly returning 100+ MPG tanks in every day use in warm weather.
Started by 3-Wheeler in forum: Aerodynamics - 518 replies
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Chevrolet Aveo forum: discussion of the Chevy Aveo and its siblings (Pontiac Wave, Pontiac G3, Suzuki Swift+, Daewoo Kalos).
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