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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-27-2022, 08:22 PM
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Views: 606
Posted By mpgmike
I'm an electronics guy, not a panel beater. The...

I'm an electronics guy, not a panel beater. The first stage is to extract about 30% more range by incorporating super caps in with the battery array. That should get our company some attention for...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-27-2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By mpgmike
O-"Solo"-mio

In about 2-3 months, I'll get to tear into a new Solo and see what makes them tick, so we can work on a strategy to extend its range.

https://www.emvauto.com/solo
Forum: DIY / How-to 07-14-2022, 05:09 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
Within the past week I spent hours poring over a...

Within the past week I spent hours poring over a 2013 Ford Motor Company patent that suggests otherwise. The patent was on a different technology, but referenced this topology to substantiate their...
Forum: DIY / How-to 07-14-2022, 04:11 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
My impression of the folks that frequent this...

My impression of the folks that frequent this site is that not many put faith in devices that supposedly improve combustion efficiency (that which this whole thread has focused on). I am confident...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-28-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
It only does that after igniting the first puff...

It only does that after igniting the first puff of fuel. As that fuel burns, it becomes the blow torch.
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-27-2022, 01:44 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
Yea, don't use a drill press! I very recently...

Yea, don't use a drill press! I very recently tried that. I can't seem to find the drill chuck for my lathe, so I decided to try making Magic Spark Plugs with the drill press. Neither drill bit...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-23-2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,225
Posted By mpgmike
Thank you for this thread! It got me thinking...

Thank you for this thread! It got me thinking and my thoughts went to some new places. I have experienced the benefit of a more powerful expansion medium. Running lean like you are may just be...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-21-2022, 09:02 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
Not sure of a technical reason, but we used parts...

Not sure of a technical reason, but we used parts store sensors and fought with fuel economy gains. After way too many hours of frustration, we tried OEM O2 sensors as a last resort and -- what do...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-19-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
While looking for something else I stumbled...

While looking for something else I stumbled across another video that wasn't loaded on our video page. It's on Combustion Efficiency.

https://youtu.be/S0es9bS3K3A
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-15-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
RustyLugNut, I read your post several times over...

RustyLugNut, I read your post several times over the course of several hours and I still cannot figure out what you're trying to say or ask. Could you reword the question?
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-13-2022, 05:29 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
One thing I have found is that replacing oxygen...

One thing I have found is that replacing oxygen sensors with parts store versions almost never works as well as using OEM parts (I know, at 2X the price!).
...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-09-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
A bit out of order, the MPG Basics series began...

A bit out of order, the MPG Basics series began with an introductory Basics video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rRiz-IRWoU&feature=youtu.be
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Forum: Success Stories 06-08-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,833
Posted By mpgmike
I should add that before we started using our own...

I should add that before we started using our own controllers, we first purchased a MOTEC Controller (top of the line, and very expensive). I'd be driving along tuning it and all the sudden the...
Forum: Success Stories 06-07-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,833
Posted By mpgmike
Back in 2008 when I was recruited to help out on...

Back in 2008 when I was recruited to help out on the X-Prize project, I didn't know a whole lot about electronics. I stumbled to learn about LM555 Timers, LM339 Comparators, LM358 Op Amps,...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-06-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
Also part of the MPG Basics video series, Engine...

Also part of the MPG Basics video series, Engine Physics Explained:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J9a4hBLH4U
Forum: Success Stories 06-05-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,833
Posted By mpgmike
I thought I'd share some of the Roush Testing...

I thought I'd share some of the Roush Testing process with you.
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Testing takes 2 days per test. When we arrive, they drain the fuel tank of pump gas. They then pump about 5 gallons of...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-05-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
Back in the 1990's, before the internet, I was...

Back in the 1990's, before the internet, I was sending money every paycheck to H&A Industries for fuel economy info. The renowned "200 MPG" book trilogy from Allan Wallace was probably one of the...
Forum: Success Stories 06-04-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,833
Posted By mpgmike
Most impressive! Having dealt with patents in...

Most impressive! Having dealt with patents in the past, you can use any US Patent for your own use and are not infringing upon the patent. The moment you try to sell it, that's when they have...
Forum: Success Stories 06-03-2022, 11:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,833
Posted By mpgmike
What was your strategy, and how do you feel it...

What was your strategy, and how do you feel it worked for you?
Forum: Success Stories 06-03-2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,833
Posted By mpgmike
pgfpro, I took the time to read through your...

pgfpro, I took the time to read through your Eclipse thread awhile back. I was very impressed. I had thoughts of things I might have done differently, but you made it work for you. Job well done!...
Forum: Success Stories 06-03-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,833
Posted By mpgmike
Freebeard, please know that my internet is...

Freebeard, please know that my internet is painfully slow. I spent over 2 hours uploading this video just for you, as I've discovered you have a penchant for air cooled VW's. It is a Salt Lake City...
Forum: Success Stories 06-03-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,833
Posted By mpgmike
Since you're asking about cylinder head...

Since you're asking about cylinder head modifications, here are some pictures of the work done on the X-Prize Sonata. For starters, work was monitored using a Super Flow SF-1020 SB flow bench. The...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-03-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
Several years ago I cranked out a couple...

Several years ago I cranked out a couple informational videos covering fuel economy topics. There are a couple episodes talking about my automotive icons. In particular, I did one on my personal...
Forum: Success Stories 06-02-2022, 06:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,833
Posted By mpgmike
I did a video on Head Porting (Part 1...

I did a video on Head Porting (Part 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEmrPhyT1lA), Part 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6D8VCvoglI)) that might give you some ideas. There is also Head Porting...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-02-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,482
Posted By mpgmike
I wouldn't know until I tried it. There have...

I wouldn't know until I tried it. There have been a few gizmos over the years that looked like total poppycock. They just capitalized on laws of physics I hadn't yet learned. One good example is...
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