97 tercel mpg quest - Page 2 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

Ter-power · 07-23-2013, 12:50 AM

I was wondering how people wire up the altanoter shut off when u have a deep cycle battery

MetroMPG · 08-09-2013, 12:25 PM

Adjusting the nut behind the wheel = you, the driver

Another key to getting great results is modifying your driving style, and monitoring your progress with a fuel economy gauge. Get yourself a ScanGauge or Ultragauge - they make a world of difference from the instant & resettable trip feedback. Also they're a way to measure the impact your mods are having (or not).

Sounds like you're ready for a fun project.

Daox · 08-09-2013, 12:58 PM

Here is my post on the alternator delete I did on my 97 Paseo (virtually the same car as yours). You might get lucky and the wire colors even match...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post109942

Ter-power · 08-09-2013, 07:29 PM

Just filled up at 432 miles and put in 10.1 gallons so divided is 42.77 MPG per tank (on ampm gas) that's with the ac and power steering belt off. I don't have a scan guage but u do run my blue tooth obd2 scanner with the torque app for my phone and I love it I'm shure it's not 100% but close enuf for me . With this tank I cut the muffler off it was hanging /drawing because a broken hanger. It not that loud sounds like u have a fartcan on it but I wonder if I will get better MPG with this tank with out a muffler on chevron gas.

mr220v · 10-14-2013, 04:17 PM

I put a 1nzfxe in my mr2 and bumped it up to 37mpg with a 1nzfe computer. 1nzfe=echo motor. Looks like a good fit for any toyota that previously had an A or E engine.

Daox · 10-14-2013, 04:32 PM

Sounds like a cool project. Do you have a thread here that goes through any of it?

mr220v · 10-14-2013, 05:39 PM

My post count was too low, so now that it's above 5, I can put something up.

H-Man · 10-18-2013, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr220v

I put a 1nzfxe in my mr2 and bumped it up to 37mpg with a 1nzfe computer. 1nzfe=echo motor. Looks like a good fit for any toyota that previously had an A or E engine.

I live in cali, land of the opressive smog laws, chances are that I would have a headache if I were to swap in a 1nzfxe into my car.

elhigh · 10-21-2013, 08:04 PM

Ter-power's tag says he's in Perris. Only Perris I see is in California. Gotta keep it stock.

Hey, T-P, maybe you could shop around for a pre-76 Starlet. Those are pretty thin on the ground even in Cali though, so maybe a pre-76 Honda? You'll have more luck there.

Meanwhile, 42+ is damned good, especially for an initial investment south of $600. Start a garage page on your beatermobile.