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Forum: Aerodynamics 05-11-2016, 12:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,448
Posted By adam728
The Jeepster concept would be more aero ...

The Jeepster concept would be more aero
http://www.offroaders.com/tech/jeep/images/jeepster-concept2.jpg


But as said, why change it? They sell a ton, resale is up there with Tacomas...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-23-2016, 07:39 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 192,810
Posted By adam728
Because people would be lining up to sue when...

Because people would be lining up to sue when they drive to town at 50 mph yet don't see 60 mpg at fill up time. I've found it very difficult to explain things like this to some people. The test...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 03-02-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 519,134
Posted By adam728
But people never think that way. Cheap now means...

But people never think that way. Cheap now means "screw those tiny cars, I want a Peterbilt SUV."




Improved in your opinion. Some people who like winter, live somewhere in order to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-17-2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 20,046
Posted By adam728
I've been using the ADVmonster H4 rev2 bulb in my...

I've been using the ADVmonster H4 rev2 bulb in my DR650 since March. HUGE lighting improvement over the stock bulb. Only issue is the aiming. The low beam is incredibly low, and once adjusted to be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,276
Posted By adam728
You could get a 2wd Blazer up until either late...

You could get a 2wd Blazer up until either late 70's or early 80's.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2015, 07:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,276
Posted By adam728
Am I reading that right, a total of 50 degrees of...

Am I reading that right, a total of 50 degrees of intake valve opening?

You will severely limit lift this way, as there's simply not enough time to open and close the valve very far. I would be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-10-2015, 06:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,276
Posted By adam728
I also meant to ask - what's "blown" about the...

I also meant to ask - what's "blown" about the current engine? I've heard that generic term used to describe everything from a stick lifter to a rod thrown through the block.

And where did 5200...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-10-2015, 05:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,276
Posted By adam728
Might want to check that fact. The 4.3 V6 didn't...

Might want to check that fact. The 4.3 V6 didn't come out until 1985.

I will say that their mileage has always proven to be basically no better than the big engines.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-04-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,415
Posted By adam728
I think the aluminum body is very hyped up by...

I think the aluminum body is very hyped up by marketing, and therefor has received a lot of extra attention and criticism from "experts" all over the media and internet.

Aluminum has been used in...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 01-16-2015, 06:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,300
Posted By adam728
It's all going to depend on the type of carb,...

It's all going to depend on the type of carb, carb bore, jetting, etc etc.

As an example -
My bike stock uses a 40 mm CV carburetor. Throttle response is rather sluggish, and jetting for best...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-20-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 27,823
Posted By adam728
If you are going to venture into header design,...

If you are going to venture into header design, do yourself a favor and purchase Pipe Max ( PipeMax36xp2 (http://maxracesoftware.com/pipemax36xp2.htm) ). I am unaffiliated, but it is highly regarded...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-06-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 519,134
Posted By adam728
For dyno testing you want full instrumentation....

For dyno testing you want full instrumentation. Often exhaust gets
EGT at port for each cylinder
EGT further downstream at each cylinder and/or collector
Wideband O2 for each cylinder
Raw...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 10-31-2014, 05:42 AM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 519,134
Posted By adam728
Optimum for what? Could make arguments that that...

Optimum for what? Could make arguments that that number is too low on a really aerodynamic car with mpg as the goal. Or could argue its much to high for a car with less than steller aero and the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-22-2014, 05:52 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,762
Posted By adam728
I've always heard results are not-so-good in...

I've always heard results are not-so-good in smaller car tires, the shorter radius means more speed is needed before a balance can be reached.


That said, I too had great results with it. Bought...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-21-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,729
Posted By adam728
Conveyor belt or baler belt material is a good...

Conveyor belt or baler belt material is a good choice as well. McMaster Car, Tractor Supply, Grainger, etc.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-05-2014, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,918
Posted By adam728
Fuel economy and off road are not mutually...

Fuel economy and off road are not mutually incompatible here. Hes asking about mild all terrains, not boggers vs crawlers vs military tires.

That said, yes, check the door sticker. I've had a few...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-03-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,419
Posted By adam728
Tall skinny fan here as well. I've used 33 x...

Tall skinny fan here as well. I've used

33 x 9.50 BFG MT's (before they dropped that size, 85 Toyota)
34x10.50 Swamper LTB's (89 Toyota)
33x10.50 BFG AT's (01 Jeep TJ)
235/85/16 Toyo Open...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-11-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,207
Posted By adam728
Some Google-fu makes it look like the Frontier...

Some Google-fu makes it look like the Frontier was still spring-under on the rear, 2wd and 4wd.

If that's true (your leaf springs mount under the axle), then lowing an inch or two couldn't get...
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