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Forum: The Lounge 05-17-2014, 01:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,401
Posted By Allch Chcar
I actually chuckled at a few of them. But not...

I actually chuckled at a few of them. But not nearly as much as my family did. :confused:
Forum: The Lounge 10-02-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,769
Posted By Allch Chcar
Teleman, it's been a proven fact for a long time...

Teleman, it's been a proven fact for a long time that Ethanol makes more power even in traditional "Gasoline engines." It would be foolish mistake to claim Gasoline could ever approach Diesel levels...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-24-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,156
Posted By Allch Chcar
niky, you're looking at ~$3k. If/when he puts it...

niky, you're looking at ~$3k. If/when he puts it into production. That is comparable to a new factory hardtop.
Forum: The Lounge 08-07-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,769
Posted By Allch Chcar
Nope, only dry Ethanol with denaturant available...

Nope, only dry Ethanol with denaturant available here. I put 1 gallon of E85 into the van before I filled it. Works out to be just under E15, roughly. Going to work up to E30 at some point but I'm...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-19-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By Allch Chcar
They are not going to mandate E30 nor do they...

They are not going to mandate E30 nor do they mandate E15. The idea is to allow manufactures to certify their cars on it. A much better idea than just declaring all cars 2001+ legal to operate on a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,999
Posted By Allch Chcar
You mean the JDM car right? One of the things...

You mean the JDM car right? One of the things they cut from the FRS was those belly pans.
Eg: Aerodynamics discussion - Scion FR-S Forum | Subaru BRZ Forum | Toyota 86 GT 86 Forum | AS1 Forum -...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,999
Posted By Allch Chcar
The FRS does not have a .27 CoeF, it is .29. The...

The FRS does not have a .27 CoeF, it is .29. The GT86 sold in Japan with the belly pans and spoiler has the advertised .27 CoeF. The USDM BRZ limited doesn't have the belly pan so it's .28 CoeF. If...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-07-2012, 12:21 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,372
Posted By Allch Chcar
This has been discussed multiple times just on...

This has been discussed multiple times just on this forum. Ethanol is more expensive than Gasoline per energy unit, especially now due to high corn prices. Ethanol is way to reduce Petroleum...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-06-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,372
Posted By Allch Chcar
You do not want to add water to Gasoline though,...

You do not want to add water to Gasoline though, the fuel pump will pick up slugs of water and make it run like crap. Now people do use as little as 160 proof ethanol in certain cases. It burns...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-05-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,372
Posted By Allch Chcar
That's what happens when Gasoline is left exposed...

That's what happens when Gasoline is left exposed to the atmosphere. You didn't know that? :confused: The fuel systems on new cars are sealed (with a vent for pressure buildup) to prevent the fuel...
Forum: The Lounge 11-01-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 20,734
Posted By Allch Chcar
Everything takes more energy to make than it...

Everything takes more energy to make than it produces, Neil. It's called efficiency, and it's an unfortunate fact of life. What is important to us is how much fossil energy it takes or simply how...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-10-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,152
Posted By Allch Chcar
I'm not sure exactly, but I know E50 is about...

I'm not sure exactly, but I know E50 is about 95.4 AKI Octane while E85 is about 95.6 Octane. I would guess it might be around E20-E30. E10 was 89 Octane before spec blending. I'm more than a little...
Forum: The Lounge 07-30-2012, 11:55 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,769
Posted By Allch Chcar
Economics. Gasoline is currently cheaper than...

Economics. Gasoline is currently cheaper than Ethanol. Just like Diesel is cheaper than Gasoline. Americans, are very concerned with the economics of everything. All the other issues are secondary.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-02-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 34,361
Posted By Allch Chcar
Unless you swap to a manual rack the power(less)...

Unless you swap to a manual rack the power(less) steering rack needs fluid or you'll ruin the bearings. If you just loop the hoses it'll eventually run dry and emit a high pitched squeaking noise. So...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-29-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,152
Posted By Allch Chcar
Yup, counter-intuitive isn't it? Oxygen is what...

Yup, counter-intuitive isn't it? Oxygen is what makes the alcohols more energy efficient though. Granted there are engines that get MPG based on energy content, I've seen studies to verify this but...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-23-2011, 12:12 AM
Replies: 206
Sticky: CdA list
Views: 245,637
Posted By Allch Chcar
I noticed the Ford Focus wasn't on the list. ...

I noticed the Ford Focus wasn't on the list.

The figures for the 2000 MY aka the First generation were well reported. Ford advertised them as:
Sedan:
cD: 0.31
Frontal Area(est): 21.97 sq.ft.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-13-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,118
Posted By Allch Chcar
That's your opinion and that is perfectly fine...

That's your opinion and that is perfectly fine with me. Mine is on Ethanol, Hybrids, BEVs, and higher Gasoline prices. We already have 10% of our Fuel as Ethanol so it's just a matter of improving it.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-13-2011, 03:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,118
Posted By Allch Chcar
Your myths are old and rehashed, so I didn't want...

Your myths are old and rehashed, so I didn't want to but who else is going to...

Do you want me to debunk all of them? okay. Everything has had a push back since the economy slowed down. Oil...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-01-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,791
Posted By Allch Chcar
Going from Regular Gasoline with 0% Ethanol to...

Going from Regular Gasoline with 0% Ethanol to upto 10% Ethanol is the biggest drop I've heard from people. I think somebody even had a noticeable drop going from 5% to almost 10%. Some people swear...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-05-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,704
Posted By Allch Chcar
That is not accurate :mad:. 3-5% is the minimum...

That is not accurate :mad:. 3-5% is the minimum in most cases and anything over 10% is illegal without the proper signage. They can't require usage of Ethanol if there is no supply for it anyway,...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-17-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,578
Posted By Allch Chcar
Theoretically. "Under optimal force conditions...

Theoretically.
"Under optimal force conditions the pulleys of the variator should exceed 97%
efficiency, although additional losses exist associated with events within the belt itself.."
But not...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-05-2010, 12:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,275
Posted By Allch Chcar
Increasing the flow rate by %%% does not mean the...

Increasing the flow rate by %%% does not mean the MPG goes down %%%. Driving style mixed with the tune determine the final MPG. If you leaned out the tune at cruising RPM you could get better MPG but...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-01-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 121,108
Posted By Allch Chcar
Nerys, Diesel only has 10% more energy per...

Nerys,
Diesel only has 10% more energy per gallon than Gasoline. Read the LHV for Gasoline/Diesel. (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/pdfs/fueltable.pdf)
Higher compression increases the power by...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-23-2010, 01:43 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,656
Posted By Allch Chcar
Cool What:confused:? Where are you seeing E85 for...

What:confused:? Where are you seeing E85 for $2.82 a gallon? That's price gouging :mad:.

The only explanation for that large of a drop (20% or more) in FE is you're running E85. There's no way...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-20-2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,511
Posted By Allch Chcar
Cool 87 octane is still 87 octane :D. It sounds like...

87 octane is still 87 octane :D. It sounds like you're running junk through your engine. Just to be clear they don't sell E10 they sell G90/E10 and some places sell E85. If you're getting ping on...
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