Forum: Aerodynamics
03-15-2014, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 17,811
The changes allowed it to peak at 189 on hills...
The changes allowed it to peak at 189 on hills here. However I am still sitting at 32 f for ambient temperature. I did notice that i lost about five degree of intake temperature difference. with the...
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Forum: EcoModding Central
01-13-2014, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,940
I would suggest that you determine your...
I would suggest that you determine your motivation for the mod....I don't think the energy saving will be as fruitful as you hope. Gasoline fuel converted into 12 volt power is 21% efficient...
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Forum: Introductions
12-30-2013, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,380
Oh I will still use it but the value deminishes...
Oh I will still use it but the value deminishes after 2.5 hours, if saving money on energy was the only factor. My car warmed up by 38 deg C when it was plugged in for over 5 hours which is around...
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Forum: EcoModding Central
12-26-2013, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,529
2013 GMC Seirra 5.3 with no acc on in park. I...
2013 GMC Seirra 5.3 with no acc on in park. I recently measured at 1.919 LPH after a thorough warmup from a stone cold start. The fuel burned to get the engine warmed up is mind bogling at a total of...
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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
12-18-2013, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,297
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Forum: EcoModding Central
12-16-2013, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,298
interesting thread about blockheaters for...
interesting thread about blockheaters for temperatures above freezing... I am now a three season blockheater user on a 1.8L and notice a difference but I am now into 5 degree temperatures.
I...
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