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Forum: EcoModding Central 09-10-2019, 03:15 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 225,093
Posted By Mista Bone
Info correction....

before I read through all the posts, the original post needs some updating/correction. I might have made them before, but I haven't been on Ecomodder in some time, the CRX has been retired.

88-91...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-24-2014, 05:25 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 225,093
Posted By Mista Bone
205mm wide tires will KILL mpg from the aero and...

205mm wide tires will KILL mpg from the aero and rolling resistance along. Just switching tires alone may yield better gains than swapping FD's.

Use this Honda tranny calc, I know all the D series...
Forum: The Lounge 04-02-2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,996
Posted By Mista Bone
How much does the mechanic spend a month on tools...

How much does the mechanic spend a month on tools needed to do his job?

What is the rent/power/sewage/trash/oil disposal the shop is paying a month?

That "free" car wash isn't free.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-29-2014, 02:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,022
Posted By Mista Bone
But they got a better MPG number readout on a...

But they got a better MPG number readout on a gauge before a $5000 rebuild.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-22-2014, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,116
Posted By Mista Bone
Bulkhead Gussets, 66521-ST8-000ZZ ...

Bulkhead Gussets,

66521-ST8-000ZZ
66571-ST8-010ZZ

My guess, they are there to help LOWER the noise when going over bumps as well as support the rear package tray.
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-22-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,644
Posted By Mista Bone
For the SOHC D series all you need is the Factory...

For the SOHC D series all you need is the Factory Service Manual and me. I'm also a dealer for Synchrotech but you are already in Cali. Just contact James or Dave.

The casting codes, aka P20/A000...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-19-2014, 01:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,018
Posted By Mista Bone
Raising the fan temp would be a bad idea IMHO,...

Raising the fan temp would be a bad idea IMHO, esp. for Hondas like I drive. Once the coolant temp and IAT get to a certain point, the ECM starts pulling timing and changing fuel maps, which HURTS...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-15-2014, 02:08 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 68,711
Posted By Mista Bone
The above is not a true teardrop trailer, it is...

The above is not a true teardrop trailer, it is called a "standy" since you are able to stand up.

Here is the classic shape....
...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 03-14-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,657
Posted By Mista Bone
Understand the size of a body of water that is...

Understand the size of a body of water that is needed to have the influence, it isn't gonna happen with a normal drain.
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-14-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,552
Posted By Mista Bone
I suggest removing it all and double wrapping the...

I suggest removing it all and double wrapping the exhaust piping, This will keep heat in the exhaust which promotes better EGV as well as prevent the gas in the tank from boiling.

Some reading,...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-14-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,695
Posted By Mista Bone
Honda wants you to replace the whole distributor....

Honda wants you to replace the whole distributor.

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1010110_635331436521980_271299507_n.jpg
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-14-2014, 04:39 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 29,425
Posted By Mista Bone
Doesn't matter where the crankshaft is getting...

Doesn't matter where the crankshaft is getting power from, either by combustion or gravity and through the transmission, if the crankshaft is spinning it is pumping oil.

My original idea was to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-13-2014, 03:53 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 12,999
Posted By Mista Bone
With less load due to the higher rpms, the...

With less load due to the higher rpms, the chipped ECU allowed more total timing which allowed more time for the lean mixture to burn as completely as possible. When I would encounter a hill or...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-13-2014, 02:50 AM
Replies: 564
Views: 124,589
Posted By Mista Bone
No need to have me compare the ratios on 88-2000...

No need to have me compare the ratios on 88-2000 Civic SOHC 4-5 Transmissions, you'll find most of the info...I'm part of it. Here is a Gearing Calc I helped on making sure all the D series ratios...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-12-2014, 02:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,213
Posted By Mista Bone
Old Mech, when I saw the pipe foam to block off,...

Old Mech, when I saw the pipe foam to block off, it was a DUH! that is brillant idea.

My air dam was scrap from a neighbor, I just had to buy the self drilling screws. The other neighbor had a...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-12-2014, 01:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,149
Posted By Mista Bone
So you had these ideas in 2000-2005 and just now...

So you had these ideas in 2000-2005 and just now complaining about it?

Some of my ideas are inspired by what I read in PM or PS in the late 70's and early 80's. Read the blog about the Pinto that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-11-2014, 01:58 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,811
Posted By Mista Bone
Here is my ole blue HB when I started aero...

Here is my ole blue HB when I started aero modding....

First the lawn edging spoiler, I was one of the first to do this around 2001
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-11-2014, 01:52 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,811
Posted By Mista Bone
Simple design really. Shutters controlled...

Simple design really.

Shutters controlled via a RC servo.

I will use my Honda's for example as I know the temp ranges they like.

On cold start, shutters stay closed until 180 ECT (engine...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-10-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 12,999
Posted By Mista Bone
550-600 mile round trips to Detroit and back...

550-600 mile round trips to Detroit and back while noting the ambient temperature differences make for a very consistent test loop. 90% of the driving was at night. Less traffic and rules out any...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-10-2014, 04:06 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,811
Posted By Mista Bone
Most Honda's I have dealt with, coolant fan comes...

Most Honda's I have dealt with, coolant fan comes on at 205, off at 200. Mind you this was before using a scan gauge, using an Autometer water temp gauge.

FYI: On Honda's up till 2000, the dash...
Forum: Introductions 03-09-2014, 03:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By Mista Bone
The Myth, The Legend.

Finally decided to join after finding my name mentioned here a few times.

While is has been 9 years since my 93 DX HB got a best of 53 mpg and dynoed with 121 whp/145 chp I will be doing more...
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