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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 07-30-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,077
Posted By cujet
Many of us miss the big picture. Only 14% of...

Many of us miss the big picture. Only 14% of national energy use is automotive. Even a 50% improvement here (impossible) means only a 7% reduction in national energy use, kind of a "nothing-burger"...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-19-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 53,530
Posted By cujet
Those who have aftermarket, stand-alone engine...

Those who have aftermarket, stand-alone engine management computers have done some interesting things with lean operation on very modern engines.

Lean operation requires more throttle opening,...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-13-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,264
Posted By cujet
1) Drugs, illegal exports, illegal imports...

1) Drugs, illegal exports, illegal imports (people) or any other excuse they can come up with.

2) Yup, I did that time and I am not proud of it. The officer was amazingly belligerent, lied about...
Forum: DIY / How-to 08-11-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 254,739
Posted By cujet
Neil, I'm not at all being critical. Sorry if I...

Neil, I'm not at all being critical. Sorry if I came off that way. Your project is extremely interesting to me.

What I had intended to say was that "2 core 2" , done properly is exceptionally...
Forum: DIY / How-to 08-10-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 254,739
Posted By cujet
Neil, I work in the aviation industry and...

Neil,

I work in the aviation industry and work with composites on a regular basis. When it comes down to it, I end up using West System w/slow hardener as my "go to" repair epoxy. It is easy to...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-21-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,264
Posted By cujet
Sentra, Incorrect. Not only does it exist, but...

Sentra, Incorrect. Not only does it exist, but it's growing rapidly. Example: Soon, the Fed's will know exactly what insurance plan I pay for, and how much I pay for it. Included are pictures from my...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-17-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,264
Posted By cujet
I disagree. First and foremost, buzz...

I disagree.

First and foremost, buzz phrases like "no expectation of privacy" have no constitutional basis and are simply an end run around Constitutional freedoms

Second, a government dossier...
Forum: DIY / How-to 01-09-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 254,739
Posted By cujet
What an incredible project, I'm impressed! ...

What an incredible project, I'm impressed!

I've been involved in the composite aircraft world for 30 years. Few homebuilders put in this much effort to original form. Nice!
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-06-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,565
Posted By cujet
I don't think that's right. The Atkinson cycle...

I don't think that's right. The Atkinson cycle has more expansion than compression. That can be achieved in differing ways. But I don't believe that describes Smokey's design (which is a take off on...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-06-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,565
Posted By cujet
Ahh, the adiabatic engine. Smokey's shop ("the...

Ahh, the adiabatic engine. Smokey's shop ("the best damn garage in town")(or some other similar name) was next door to where I shopped for groceries. I lived right down the road.

We (my college...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-23-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,840
Posted By cujet
Yes, I own a 177RG. With the prop spinning...

Yes, I own a 177RG. With the prop spinning (engine dead), the drag is incredible. The big windmill out there creates, in essence, a solid disk. With the prop spinning, but with it nearly feathered,...
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