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How to build a muscle car for better fuel economy?
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So, what do you any of you think about these ideas to modify my second-generation LT1 motor for better fuel economy and a good enough increase in the "seat of the pants" performance.
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You could do all that.
I think you would see the most benefit if you make it a mild hybrid. And you could do it with GM parts.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tor-35003.html
HaroldinCR hasn't posted in the last month, but he's working in the jungles of Costa Rica so progress is likely slow.
The Buick La Crosse and Impala hybrids have a 20hp altermotor with a serpentine belt that passes the 20hp bi-directionally. The part is probably the same length with 1-1.5" larger diameter compared to the alternator you have now. The toothed belt has a
massive turnbuckle to apply tension.
Beyond that a controller (HaroldinCR is using a Honda part) and a 72-120V battery pack.
Then you switch off when the light ahead turns red, wait it out, and then proceed across the intersection and fire up the engine at 20mph.
And you can use the battery pack for a block heater.