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Forum: EcoModding Central 10-13-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,091
Posted By cosmick
Lean burn doesn't reduce pumping losses.

Lean burn doesn't reduce pumping losses.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 26,349
Posted By cosmick
The most accurate way to get tire revs per mile...

The most accurate way to get tire revs per mile is to use a cloth tape measure, used for sewing, to measure the new, mounted, inflated, unloaded circumference of the drive tires, use Pi to figure the...
Forum: Hybrids 09-12-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,986
Posted By cosmick
2.5 pages in, I realized you missed your calling...

2.5 pages in, I realized you missed your calling in life. Both the musclecar lover in me and the Prius-hating genius in me say this is the most perverted concept ever, but somehow you manage to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-28-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
You obviously can't read. I already explained how...

You obviously can't read. I already explained how I'm sick of the BS about ugly welds being weak welds. I've had mine tested, not one ever failed. When you butt-weld 2 pieces together, and clamp them...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-27-2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
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Forum: EcoModding Central 05-26-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,386
Posted By cosmick
Aero > Weight.

Aero > Weight.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-24-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,042
Posted By cosmick
Take your pick. I'm still debating, but several...

Take your pick. I'm still debating, but several choices in square, rectangle, and channel all fit the price rate listed. http://www.wasatchsteel.com/steel.html



2 car garage as seen in my...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-24-2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,303
Posted By cosmick
False economy

You guys trying to go beltless, what you save on fuel you spend on the 110-volt battery charger in your garage. Plus you can't do roadtrips, and if you can't enjoy your car, then why own one? Then...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-22-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/thecosmic...

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Forum: EcoModding Central 05-19-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/thecosmic...

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Forum: EcoModding Central 05-15-2015, 11:16 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/thecosmic...

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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-13-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,479
Posted By cosmick
The cheapest station in this area is a major...

The cheapest station in this area is a major chain, but always cheats enough to notice. I decided it is not worth the few cents per gallon.
The one place that never pumps more than my tanks are...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-13-2015, 08:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,631
Posted By cosmick
Why would you not do both? Most cars need both,...

Why would you not do both? Most cars need both, you surely don't want the undertray angling up from the "axle" to the front bumper, that would generate lift, which is both drag and instability.
Forum: Introductions 05-11-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,878
Posted By cosmick
As low as 100 will drive, but I'm at 4500'...

As low as 100 will drive, but I'm at 4500' elevation, and up here we consider 140 as low and around 190 as normal for a high-mileage LSx V8. A new crate 5.7L V8 from Chevy cranks around 205-210 at...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-09-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
I'm not happy with the current wheel / tire...

I'm not happy with the current wheel / tire package, how it fits or how it looks. I'm leaning toward tucking some 7.5s, at least 16s. If I go 17s then I'd be doing even larger front rotors. But that...
Forum: Introductions 05-09-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,679
Posted By cosmick
Very kind of you, thanks! A large part of it,...

Very kind of you, thanks!
A large part of it, especially the RX-7 build, is as much online research as anything else. And as my ability to fabricate with steel has improved, I have become more...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-08-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
So here it is: For about the cost of replacing...

So here it is: For about the cost of replacing the 10.5" rotors, it now has 11.3" rotors, no need to spend hundreds. Just a cutting disc and a grinding disc for my angle grinder, $1.43 of spare...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-08-2015, 12:41 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
I thought I'd use some 1/8-inch by 2 inch by 2...

I thought I'd use some 1/8-inch by 2 inch by 2 inch angle iron for building radiator mounts, so this is just getting ready to design those:...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-04-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
Now that I got the lateral location finalized...

Now that I got the lateral location finalized with a Panhard bar, I went back and cross-braced the Panhard mounting.
http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/thecosmick/009_zpsagqenpnc.jpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-01-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
[URL=http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/thecosmick/...

[URL=http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/thecosmick/media/001_zpspohhog91.jpg.html]http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/thecosmick/001_zpspohhog91.jpg
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-01-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 37,897
Posted By cosmick
One of these days I'll be showing how a '96-'00...

One of these days I'll be showing how a '96-'00 Vortec 7400 in an '86 Camaro can see 30 MPG without drafting, going slow, ****ting the engine off, etc.
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-30-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
I wasn't trying to be hurtful, but maybe that was...

I wasn't trying to be hurtful, but maybe that was failing to give due credit. Still when 99% of FBs are rotary or V8 swap for power, it's all been done before, and for many, it is difficult to take...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-28-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
I'm glad to know someone is still keeping an...

I'm glad to know someone is still keeping an occasional eye on this. Thanks!
Still stock parts: Accelerator pedal, brake pedal, brake master cylinder, power brake booster, parking brake handle, gas...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-28-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/thecosmic...

http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/thecosmick/005_zpsprcxvk0y.jpg (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/thecosmick/media/005_zpsprcxvk0y.jpg.html)

Mods for fitting under stock hood.
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Forum: EcoModding Central 04-22-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,694
Posted By cosmick
There's a lot about this car that's new and never...

There's a lot about this car that's new and never before tried. I am trying for excellent handling, even though the car's owner will never do any competition of any sort, at any time. The owner is a...
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