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Forum: Events & Meet-ups 08-02-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,120
Posted By smokey442
I'm in. Give the old S/10 another run.

I'm in. Give the old S/10 another run.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-24-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,363
Posted By smokey442
I have found that heating gasoline to 180 deg. F...

I have found that heating gasoline to 180 deg. F yields about a 10% return improvement in fuel economy. Detonation threshold seems about the same for a given octane value. Greater tendency to vapor...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-17-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,145
Posted By smokey442
Body control module prevents roll starting engine...

Body control module prevents roll starting engine (manual shift trans ) on GM vehicles 1998 and newer. Once running you can kill engine by shutting off fuel pump with key switch on. (pull out fuel...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-13-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 33,984
Posted By smokey442
I think the Rhoads lifter is going to hurt you....

I think the Rhoads lifter is going to hurt you. If you're going to try it do it on intake only. The exhaust closing ramp on all cams is very gentle. If you're running a knock sensor its going to hear...
Forum: Introductions 05-11-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,680
Posted By smokey442
High throttle setting at low rpms puts a lot of...

High throttle setting at low rpms puts a lot of heat into piston head and cylinder driving the temperature up. Mechanically driven water pump is also moving slowly not pulling hot coolant out. A lot...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-10-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,703
Posted By smokey442
I did a 6.0 for a customer awhile back. Went from...

I did a 6.0 for a customer awhile back. Went from 18 mpg to 28 mpg engine mods only. Too many to list here. PM me and I'll give you more details. Lower piston and rod weight allows you to remove...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 05-02-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,901
Posted By smokey442
Back in the day the coolant in the aluminum...

Back in the day the coolant in the aluminum block, iron head Vega engine became a weak electrolyte causing corrosion of the head gasket and eventual failure. Modern anti-freeze coolant supossed to be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-17-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,892
Posted By smokey442
I've written a soon to be published book on this...

I've written a soon to be published book on this very subject. Too much to list here but I'll give you a few highlights. Ring selection there is only one Total Seal. I like the second position...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-12-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,683
Posted By smokey442
Did anyone ever notice they never publish BSFC....

Did anyone ever notice they never publish BSFC. #s. I spoke with one of their engineers at the SAE conference in D.C. last year. 269grams/KWH Do the math not very impressive. Follow the money trail...
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