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Forum: EcoModding Central

01-30-2012, 05:00 PM

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Do you want some ight wt stock rims CHEAP?

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Posted By ATaylorRacing

Do you want some ight wt stock rims CHEAP?

I have found out from another forum that the 14x5.5" stock rims (5x100) from the 1990 Chrysler Imperial and New Yorker (fwd) are alloys painted black and only weigh 11 lbs! The after market rims on...

Forum: EcoModding Central

01-16-2012, 07:50 AM

Replies: 54

Converting power steering to electric power steering

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Posted By ATaylorRacing

Near the end of this racing season we removed the...

Near the end of this racing season we removed the power steering from my 95 SOHC nearly stock Neon. The results....a full 7 tenths of a second improvement in the 1/4 mile et which works out to an...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

01-16-2012, 07:34 AM

Replies: 11

Tire Size, general opinions welcome.

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Posted By ATaylorRacing

I put 195/50/15s on my 96 Geo Metro to replace...

I put 195/50/15s on my 96 Geo Metro to replace the wornout 155/80/13s. Only on flat land with nearly no stops did I get the same mpgs, ANY areas that variable speeds were involved cost more fuel...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

06-16-2010, 08:49 AM

Replies: 39

Weight, where is the loss?

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Posted By ATaylorRacing

I use my 96 Geo 3 banger as a delivery truck. I...

I use my 96 Geo 3 banger as a delivery truck. I usually carry from a min of 100 lbs to a max of 400 lbs. Over nearly 3 years I have found that every 100 lbs of extra wt in my car at the normal...

Forum: Success Stories

05-03-2010, 10:02 AM

Replies: 18

Over 60 mpg due to 40 lbs less rotating wt and aero mods

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Posted By ATaylorRacing

Over 60 mpg due to 40 lbs less rotating wt and aero mods

Background:
My 96 1.0 3 banger Geo has had several 57 mpg best mpg fills in the last two years. The original 155/80/13s rated at only 35 psi max were swapped out for 195/50/15s that had a 51 psi...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

03-13-2010, 11:30 PM

Replies: 37

Any tips for a Delivery Guy?

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Posted By ATaylorRacing

Do not be afraid to go up to the max tire...

Do not be afraid to go up to the max tire pressure...not much ride difference between 42 and 44 psi. I have also found that those rim damaging chuck holes will often not damage a rim or tire when...

Forum: EcoModding Central

01-11-2010, 09:58 AM

Replies: 34

Struggling with interstate mileage in 2000 Jeep Wrangler with oversized tires.

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Posted By ATaylorRacing

As far as the width of your tire, a 10.5 is only...

As far as the width of your tire, a 10.5 is only a tenth wider than the 265 you stated that came on it stock, however....a 205 width tires at 8.1 is 2.4 inches narrower and more CD friendly.
...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

12-23-2009, 03:39 PM

Replies: 19

Best Time to Change the Oil in a Newer Model Car?

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Posted By ATaylorRacing

I opt for more often oil changes since I abuse...

I opt for more often oil changes since I abuse the hell out of my stuff with weekly drag racing....even the Geo a couple of times. Oil not only lubricates, but also takes away impurities from...

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