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Forum: EcoModding Central 12-12-2020, 11:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,128
Posted By fujioko
Hey CR :) The featherweight aspect of the...

Hey CR :)

The featherweight aspect of the Honda Insight was key in selecting what vehicle to use for my engine experiments. Accelerating the car up to speed obviously works better with less...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-08-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,128
Posted By fujioko
In reply to Stubby 79, Yes, I agree, the...

In reply to Stubby 79,

Yes, I agree, the smaller engine is not necessarily going to be anymore efficient then the stock 3 cylinder that was in the car.

The youtube channel is about small...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-08-2020, 07:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,128
Posted By fujioko
Ultimately my goal is to get the car to go as...

Ultimately my goal is to get the car to go as fast as possible with a tiny engine. After all, my channel is still about small engine modifications.

The fuel economy aspect is possibly an...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-07-2020, 08:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,128
Posted By fujioko
Today we kicked off a a new build in our street...

Today we kicked off a a new build in our street legal go kart series. We are upgrading the car with a slightly larger engine. The new engine is 420cc and is about double the size of our previous...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-10-2020, 11:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,128
Posted By fujioko
Lots of engine choices, like you said, more...

Lots of engine choices, like you said, more viewers, then more engines. It will be interesting to see where this project ends up.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-10-2020, 11:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,128
Posted By fujioko
The car has almost 400 miles on it since it was...

The car has almost 400 miles on it since it was finished. The first engine that was used was an older model Predator 212. This engine saw about 60 miles and was still running strong when it was...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-09-2020, 06:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,128
Posted By fujioko
Originally the video series was to be about...

Originally the video series was to be about modifying the Predator engines for more power. I picked the Honda Insight as a base for proving the engine mods do work. The car also was to be used to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-08-2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,128
Posted By fujioko
LOL, Personally I was amazed with the results, ...

LOL, Personally I was amazed with the results, the 'lawnmower' engine is running full throttle the whole time. No room for special techniques... just flat out foot to the floor. I'll have to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-08-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,128
Posted By fujioko
As far as improving the efficiency other than...

As far as improving the efficiency other than engine mods, I will explore that rout as soon as I hit the goal of 50 MPH.

At this point I cannot make any changes to the formula like external body...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-08-2020, 07:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,128
Posted By fujioko
Right now the top speed is limited by aerodynamic...

Right now the top speed is limited by aerodynamic drag vs power curve

Sitting in the drivers seat of this car gives the best prospective of what is limiting the top speed. After 40 MPH the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-07-2020, 01:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,128
Posted By fujioko
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the...

The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the possible engine modifications on the Harbor Freight 212cc predator engine. Instead of using a go kart to showcase the engine, we are using a car. ...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-06-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,128
Posted By fujioko
212cc engine swap gives a new life to an old Honda Insight.

its been a while since I last posted.

I built a 212cc powered Honda Insight for a video series I'm working on. The primary objective of this project is to get the car to go 50 miles per...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-09-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,751
Posted By fujioko
Just a quick update... I had some issues...

Just a quick update...

I had some issues with the dyno electronics and didn't get any tests done. The new parts should be arriving this week and the dyno will be back in action . hopefully I'll...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-11-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,353
Posted By fujioko
I built two + 40 MPG Miata's. The first...

I built two + 40 MPG Miata's.

The first one had a three cylinder geo metro engine. The G10 engine didn't have a lot of low end power.

My second Miata has a B3 1300 engine from a Festiva, ...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-02-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,751
Posted By fujioko
Wow, small world! Yep, it's the same B3, ...

Wow, small world!

Yep, it's the same B3,

If you ever get out the Jackson area, you're more than welcome to stop by.

Jim
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-02-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,751
Posted By fujioko
Sorry for the lack of updates, I have been busy...

Sorry for the lack of updates, I have been busy writing software and working out test procedures.

Well, The dyno is now operational and can run pre-recorded tests. Fuel usage varies +- 2 grams...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,751
Posted By fujioko
in reply to pgfpro, Lean burn is a simple...

in reply to pgfpro,

Lean burn is a simple re-writing of my target A/F ratio table on the Megasquirt.

The B3 Miata is tuned to run fat in the margins and lean at cruise. My version of lean is...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,751
Posted By fujioko
An EGR experiment is in the works. Some minor...

An EGR experiment is in the works. Some minor issues need to be resolved. The Festiva engine doesn't have an actual EGR and I think it used virtual EGR that was based on camshaft timing.

Both...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-27-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,751
Posted By fujioko
Hi 'ya Oil pan, You're correct the cooling...

Hi 'ya Oil pan,

You're correct the cooling issue can be fixed fairly easily and probably will get sorted out before long. The hydraulic tank has a heat exchanger made for a garden hose....
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-27-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,751
Posted By fujioko
experimental engine dyno project

Some of you folks may remember my three cylinder G10 powered Miata from a few years ago. While that project was an overall success, it had limitations. Moving forward, I took what I learned from...
Forum: Introductions 01-28-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,887
Posted By fujioko
The project can be viewed at Suzuki G10 3...

The project can be viewed at Suzuki G10 3 cylinder project. - MX-5 Miata Forum (http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=404694).

It is mostly a high performance forum with V8 and other Miata...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-28-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 25,998
Posted By fujioko
Hi, I found this post while doing a google...

Hi,

I found this post while doing a google search. I'm the person who did the engine swap in the Miata.

The car is still in regular use and I average 45+ MPG real world driving. I can get...
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