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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-29-2025, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By ALS
25 year old Audi that got 100 mpg U.K.

Saw this video this morning. A European Audi A2 with an 1.2 Liter 3 cylinder TDi Diesel. Might give you some ideas on building a Max Mileage vehicle.

25 Years Old, As Efficient As Electric Cars...
Forum: Saving@Home 11-23-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,593
Posted By ALS
Last winter I had a heating bill of $605 for the...

Last winter I had a heating bill of $605 for the whole winter. That was all the bills added up minus my base charge, hot water tank and gas stove which was $23.75 per month. I'm hoping to drop the...
Forum: Saving@Home 11-18-2024, 01:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,593
Posted By ALS
Air Sealed the house

I've owned my 1960 multi-level since 2011 and estimated, that if I had air sealed this house back in 2012 I'd have saved $2500-$3,000 on my electric and gas bills. The original owners lost their...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-23-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,260
Posted By ALS
Aerodynamics matter at all speeds. Be it 10-20-30...

Aerodynamics matter at all speeds. Be it 10-20-30 and so on. Ask any soap box derby racer if aerodynamics matter during his or her coasting race? BTW with just gravity they can hit speeds up to 21...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-06-2018, 07:47 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,933
Posted By ALS
Volvo 940 non Turbo a 94 or 95, they came with a...

Volvo 940 non Turbo a 94 or 95, they came with a 2.3 Liter motor and automatic transmission.

You said you're driving mostly on the highway and at sane speeds 65 mph they will consistently pull...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-16-2017, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By ALS
83 Volvo LCP2000, 56 mpg city/81 highway

It’s called a Light Component Prototype because the goal was to make the car from components that were, well, light. Plastics, magnesium, and aluminum were used, selected for their light weight and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-18-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,963
Posted By ALS
Actually one of the best ever designed noses, is...

Actually one of the best ever designed noses, is from the 1970 Plymouth Superbird. With that nose and rear window modification Plymouth was able to drop the Belvedere/ Roadrunner that probably...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-09-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 13,390
Posted By ALS
OK lets jump back a few years to the early to mid...

OK lets jump back a few years to the early to mid nineties and we're looking at a Volvo 940. They came with either a NA 2.3 liter inline four or an intercooled turbo charged version. The NA was rated...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-16-2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,666
Posted By ALS
Have you checked the 12V under the floor in the...

Have you checked the 12V under the floor in the hatch area? If it is going bad it can cause all kinds of mischief with your fuel mileage.
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-22-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,125
Posted By ALS
Interesting rear air flow unit.

The other night I was watching one of the cable shows on street racing.

I looking at the rear of these cars and noticed these additions provided ZERO to minimal down force. Hey wait one minute...
Forum: Success Stories 02-03-2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 114,557
Posted By ALS
I did the same swap in my old Volvo turbo wagon...

I did the same swap in my old Volvo turbo wagon for better mileage.The automatic a non locker, had a .69 OD and 3.90 rear gears. The manual had a .80 OD and I also swapped in 3.31 rear gears.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-24-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 59,218
Posted By ALS
Another thought is look at finding a wrecked...

Another thought is look at finding a wrecked Hybrid and pull the under carriage aero panels off. There was a member on the board who bought a set for his Civic off the dealer and saw a nice jump in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-23-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,275
Posted By ALS
Here is a link to my post on the source of Hybid...

Here is a link to my post on the source of Hybid rims aero-differences-between-my-lx-civic-hybrid-mod...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-23-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,534
Posted By ALS
I checked on Car-part.com a salvage yard search...

I checked on Car-part.com a salvage yard search engine and found several hybrid wheels in Texas. With TPMS $100 each, with out TPMS $100-$125 each.
Forum: Success Stories 03-20-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,798
Posted By ALS
I have a body guy that pointed out to me how to...

I have a body guy that pointed out to me how to tell how fast people travel on the highway.

After five or so years there are going to be a few paint nicks or chips no matter how slow they drive...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-12-2009, 04:24 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,957
Posted By ALS
There is a piece over on TurboBricks (Turbo Volvo...

There is a piece over on TurboBricks (Turbo Volvo web site) on intake restriction. Full article (http://www.turbobricks.org/mods.php?content=art0012)

Restrictions to airflow cost you power and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-09-2009, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,584
Posted By ALS
2010 Prius belly pan set up

If you would like to see the factory belly pan set up on the 2010 Prius (.25 Cd) here are some pictures for your amusement. From a poster over at Prius Chat. Not 56K friendly

2010 Prius belly pan...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-27-2009, 01:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,929
Posted By ALS
Where Volvo screwed up on the car is they should...

Where Volvo screwed up on the car is they should have made the Euro 2.0L Turbo available here in the states. With a .28Cd, 29 MPG on the highway is a joke. The S60 3,500 lb plus weight is also a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-10-2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 60,220
Posted By ALS
Those low cost motors coming out of Japan you can...

Those low cost motors coming out of Japan you can thank the Japanese Government for them. There are rules about mileage and time on a car.
At 30K the car must go through a major inspection and...
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