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Forum: Forum News & Feedback 02-23-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,671
Posted By nbleak21
Bumping this up!

Reviving the thread, I'd love to see this on tapatalk!!!
Forum: Hybrids 01-24-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By nbleak21
I've seen them with slightly higher mileage for...

I've seen them with slightly higher mileage for near half that price... See what kind of deal you can work out with the dealership, personally I wouldn't pay that much, especially with no warranty on...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-22-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,491
Posted By nbleak21
I feel your pain! Though its not as cold this...

I feel your pain! Though its not as cold this way, I got my worse commute trip this morning of 30mpg, with the return trip at 35mpg...

Good luck with your 40mpg tank!
Forum: DIY / How-to 01-22-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 36,475
Posted By nbleak21
Yes!... If you know what you are doing, and have...

Yes!... If you know what you are doing, and have a spare engine sitting on standby! :D
Forum: DIY / How-to 01-18-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,359
Posted By nbleak21
all of the symptoms you've described can be...

all of the symptoms you've described can be caused by your EOC method. Cycling the key on many (though not all) vehicles will cause the fuel pump to automatically prime the system by turning on full...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 01-14-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,086
Posted By nbleak21
This is mearly speculation, but I'd say that as...

This is mearly speculation, but I'd say that as long as your engine temp needle has moved (this usually happens around 120-130F in most cars ive seen) then you're ok.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-13-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,913
Posted By nbleak21
I'd assume functional, as they look rediculous....

I'd assume functional, as they look rediculous. Possibly to coerce air towards the void of the mirror surface?
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-11-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 26,972
Posted By nbleak21
In my 6yrs of wrenching on HMMWV's, I have yet to...

In my 6yrs of wrenching on HMMWV's, I have yet to see one other than on YouTube/discovery channel with CTIS (Central Tire Inflation System). While they are in the process of de-commissioning the...
Forum: Introductions 01-08-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,541
Posted By nbleak21
****. Impressive!

****. Impressive!
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-02-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,538
Posted By nbleak21
ECU ignition timing and fuel curves are the...

ECU ignition timing and fuel curves are the likely "culprit."

I've found that a short "blip" of the throttle while at cruise speeds will advance my timing from it's typical 29-32 degree advance,...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-30-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,679
Posted By nbleak21
funny you mention it, came across this image via...

funny you mention it, came across this image via Flipboard today from Bike EXIF. No affiliation, nor do I have any other information other then the image link, but looks pretty darn cool!
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Forum: EcoModding Central 12-20-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,193
Posted By nbleak21
I accelerate quick (80%) to 2500rpms in first,...

I accelerate quick (80%) to 2500rpms in first, let off to shift into second, and repeat to third where I either lug around there in TCLU or repeat and lug 4th TCLU depending on in-town speeds in my...
Forum: Success Stories 12-06-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,115
Posted By nbleak21
Actually you'd be surprised at the difference it...

Actually you'd be surprised at the difference it can make, both from amp draw and from additional cooling via heater core. I've experienced both during below freezing commutes, fortunately the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-04-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,421
Posted By nbleak21
Terminal F/E; What's yours?!

After playing around with my VAFC for a little bit (fine tuning Vtec engagement) I decided to find out what my terminal fuel economy would be using a very simple method... Given that my car runs at...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-16-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,188
Posted By nbleak21
If you are talking about intake temps: WAI...

If you are talking about intake temps:

WAI is your best bet.

Putting a resistor in line may also work (depending on how it reads [ie. 5-0v vs 0-5v]) but not recommended as this will change AFR...
Forum: DIY / How-to 11-15-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,997
Posted By nbleak21
Sorry for the confusion, here are pics since...

Sorry for the confusion, here are pics since there are so many names for all of them!

Star lock washers: http://www.primefasteners.com/images/washers/Int-ExtStarLWshrs.gif

Split Beam Nuts:...
Forum: DIY / How-to 11-15-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,997
Posted By nbleak21
Being in SE MI, you'll definitely run into...

Being in SE MI, you'll definitely run into corrosion w/ steel to aluminum from all of the road salt... Good news is that generally when mixed they fasten to each other through the corrosion process,...
Forum: DIY / How-to 11-14-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,997
Posted By nbleak21
I've been considering this, too. So 17" pizza...

I've been considering this, too. So 17" pizza pans for a 16" rim then?
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-07-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,491
Posted By nbleak21
D->N coast downs are 100% fine and will not hurt...

D->N coast downs are 100% fine and will not hurt your trans. Just make sure you don't push it to reverse!!!

DFCO, not that I am aware of on manumatics, you're prob best off neurtral coast downs or...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-04-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,772
Posted By nbleak21
I think there's probably a couple of factors at...

I think there's probably a couple of factors at play here: Ambient Air temp & Engine Temp

When your car has been sitting out all day, warming up with the weather (and even more so when the sun is...
Forum: Introductions 09-25-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,710
Posted By nbleak21
I believe what he is saying is: If your...

I believe what he is saying is:

If your target speed is 75mph, accelerate to 78mph or there about, and then completely let off the throttle for just quick enough to bring it back down to 75mph,...
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