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Forum: EcoModding Central 08-08-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,485
Posted By Poodwaddle
The overhang presents an interesting question on...

The overhang presents an interesting question on aerodynamics. It will be easier to draw than to explain so here is a photo of a Ford bus.

http://www.poodwaddle.com/images/luton-bump.jpg

How...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-05-2016, 12:36 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,859
Posted By Poodwaddle
I second the vote for a water catchment system....

I second the vote for a water catchment system. Check out earthships. In the deserts of Arizona they are able to gather enough water just from the roof. It is like hypermiling for a house. The water...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-03-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,485
Posted By Poodwaddle
Thanks for that idea. I will see if it works in...

Thanks for that idea. I will see if it works in this design. The kitchen, like you say, is micro inside and would be a pain to live with for everyday cooking. I think that just might be a great way...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-01-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,130
Posted By Poodwaddle
If the radiator hose that contains the thermostat...

If the radiator hose that contains the thermostat is cold then it means the thermostat isn't opening. If it is hot and the return is cold then it means that there is no flow through the radiator. The...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-31-2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,743
Posted By Poodwaddle
You can make your own (for testing purposes) with...

You can make your own (for testing purposes) with a bit of thin cardboard or plastic and masking tape...but it won't (probably) do much good on a Jeep Liberty. Vortex generators cause the air to spin...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-31-2016, 09:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,273
Posted By Poodwaddle
The SDL was available only in 86 and 87 I...

The SDL was available only in 86 and 87 I believe. The engine was a 3.0 Turbo diesel 6 (engine 603). The aluminum head made the engine lighter, but if it ever overheated then it might have warped, so...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-31-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,273
Posted By Poodwaddle
If you are willing to work on diesels one big car...

If you are willing to work on diesels one big car option would be a Mercedes 300SD or SDL. The SDL is longer by a few inches (L stands for Long) and has a few aluminum parts in the engine that give...
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