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EcoModding Central
05-28-2021, 01:25 PM
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Economical tow vehicles
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2000mc
https://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-towing-guides/...
https://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-towing-guides/
I’d be thinking 2001ish Silverado 2wd reg cab 5.3l w 3.08 gears would be hard to beat for total cost, if it has enough seats
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Fossil Fuel Free
04-20-2021, 12:47 AM
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My new 'TESLA' lawnmower
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2,680
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2000mc
Well, I was surprised by egos warranty. I was...
Well, I was surprised by egos warranty. I was hoping for a revised drive axle, hoping not to just get a new one of the old design. I got a revised drive axle, and it was attached to a new mower! I...
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Fossil Fuel Free
04-17-2021, 08:37 PM
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My new 'TESLA' lawnmower
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2,680
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2000mc
Egos rapid charger has a fan, the slower ones...
Egos rapid charger has a fan, the slower ones don’t. If you just drained it, it will go on the charger hotter than it comes off.
My egos had some problems too, the self propelled drive seemed to be...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
04-20-2020, 02:08 AM
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141
Heresy! Smooth Wheel Covers- Myth Busted!!!
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23,998
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2000mc
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/hubcaps...
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/hubcaps-taped-smooth-vs-none-vs-standard-28594.html
I tried a similar test on my Saturn, unfortunately everything on the car warming up more and more...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-31-2019, 04:26 PM
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03 Toyota Sienna mod
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3,081
Posted By
2000mc
I bet you could carve a pretty nice upper grill...
I bet you could carve a pretty nice upper grill block out of that old bumper cover
Forum:
Forum News & Feedback
12-20-2019, 12:09 AM
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EcoModder is TWELVE! 12th birthday prize contest! (ScanGauges, etc.)
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10,161
Posted By
2000mc
Holy belated welcome! That’s a serious...
Holy belated welcome!
That’s a serious commitment to lurking
Forum:
Off-Topic Tech
10-31-2019, 08:19 PM
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Ever seen an alternator fail like this? No charge, no battery light. Metro problem of the month! SOLVED!
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3,478
Posted By
2000mc
Check voltage drops while running. Alt output...
Check voltage drops while running. Alt output post to battery positive, and alt case to battery negative
Forum:
Off-Topic Tech
10-21-2019, 07:46 PM
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Poll:
Trans cooler lines too big?
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4,347
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2000mc
I’d bet the main restriction is the cooler(s)....
I’d bet the main restriction is the cooler(s). 3/8 or 3/4 lines might see almost the same pressure and flow.
If you did flow more, I would think it would be maintained at the same pressure, and...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
10-18-2019, 01:51 AM
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Friendly Wager: 60 mpg 95 Mercury Tracer
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26,450
Posted By
2000mc
I used to own a 90s 1.9L sohc auto trans as well....
I used to own a 90s 1.9L sohc auto trans as well. Mostly stock it would do around 50mpg @ 45mph, and 43mpg @ 55 mph according to a scangauge...
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The Lounge
09-30-2019, 05:55 PM
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107
I was always a "car guy". Crossovers & SUV's are ending that.
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2000mc
After I debadged, took the bug shield, and roof...
After I debadged, took the bug shield, and roof rack off my pumpkin seed colored suv, my wife complained she can’t find it in parking lots anymore.
#iamtheproblem
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-30-2019, 12:48 PM
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11
Needing some insight on OBD-2
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1,870
Posted By
2000mc
I don’t have much Ford specific experience,...
I don’t have much Ford specific experience, mainly Gm. A lot of vehicles seem to be able to adjust the long term fuel trim +/- 25% and short term +/- 25%. Problem is I think most will set a rich or...
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Saving@Home
06-11-2019, 09:52 PM
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Circulate basement air upstairs
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4,244
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2000mc
Imagine how effective this monstrosity has to be,...
Imagine how effective this monstrosity has to be, to be wife approved
https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-2000mc-albums-pics-picture8402-a.jpeg...
Forum:
Saving@Home
06-11-2019, 09:25 PM
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29
Circulate basement air upstairs
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Posted By
2000mc
I’ve done a lot of messing around with similar...
I’ve done a lot of messing around with similar circumstances. My current goto is a quiet blower fan / squirrel cage type. Set on top of a floor register in our bedroom in the upper level. Took a...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-30-2019, 09:04 PM
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Deep Blue- Suburban Streamlining
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2000mc
I can’t believe I’m suggesting it, but Pontiac...
I can’t believe I’m suggesting it, but Pontiac Aztek. Guessing the angle of the top and overall size aren’t perfect, but might be in the ballpark. Should be cheap, wouldn’t be surprised if they’re...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-20-2019, 06:53 PM
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25
Roof Spoiler
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4,324
Posted By
2000mc
https://youtu.be/Fq8hkPobpes Take away seems...
https://youtu.be/Fq8hkPobpes
Take away seems to be “roof spoilers are just stupid”
Forum:
Fossil Fuel Free
10-06-2018, 06:23 PM
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21
My new 'TESLA' lawnmower
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2,680
Posted By
2000mc
The efficient use of space. When I was looking,...
The efficient use of space. When I was looking, gas powered wasn’t really on the radar for that reason. It uses about 2 sq feet of floor space, and the charger is on a shelf. Cutting wet grass was an...
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
10-07-2017, 06:34 PM
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15
High flow cabin air filter for reduced blower motor load
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2,042
Posted By
2000mc
Loss seems to be more than I would have imagined....
Loss seems to be more than I would have imagined.
http://www.powerguru.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Power-losses-of-a-PWM-fan-controller-compared-with-a-shunt-resistor-controller.jpg...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
09-30-2017, 03:19 PM
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11
Saturn sc1 - the work car
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1,825
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2000mc
I don't know how different the 01 is from my 99,...
I don't know how different the 01 is from my 99, but before blocking the grill I would say you'll want to duct your grill opening to the radiator or atleast install a factory air dam to keep the air...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
09-04-2017, 04:21 AM
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12
How much do grill openings effect Cd?
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2,110
Posted By
2000mc
Aerodynamic Investigation of Vehicle Cooling-Drag...
Aerodynamic Investigation of Vehicle Cooling-Drag (http://papers.sae.org/2012-01-0170/) ...It is estimated that about 10% of the overall aerodynamic drag originates from the cooling...
...
Forum:
The Lounge
03-21-2017, 10:19 PM
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11
Do any of you use Eco mode?
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3,277
Posted By
2000mc
https://www.cars.com/articles/2009/06/chevrolet-eq...
https://www.cars.com/articles/2009/06/chevrolet-equinox/
GM program engineering manager Doug Smith... Eco mode locks up the Equinox’s torque converter at lower speeds — most automatics do this at...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-23-2015, 09:02 PM
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4
Extreme wind tunnel tests
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1,279
Posted By
2000mc
Half expected to see this... I'll just leave it...
Half expected to see this... I'll just leave it here. http://orig05.deviantart.net/8b8f/f/2014/015/4/8/http___makeagif_com__media_1_15_2014_pkcwh7_by_zachtan1234-d72a7fj.gif
Forum:
EcoModding Central
12-20-2015, 03:30 AM
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5
Poll:
Effect of low end torque on MPG - Accord
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1,995
Posted By
2000mc
Not specific to your vehicle, but typically...
Not specific to your vehicle, but typically larger plenum, larger diameter, short runner manifolds are better for top end, and small diameter, long runner manifolds(or stock w/spacer) help low end.
...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-19-2015, 08:52 PM
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130
Show off your Grille Block
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41,261
Posted By
2000mc
W/o flash ...
W/o flash
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-2000mc-albums-pics-picture7123-image.jpeg
W/ flash
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-2000mc-albums-pics-picture7124-image.jpeg
Living off the air...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-13-2015, 02:25 PM
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4
Add on chin spoiler product
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1,177
Posted By
2000mc
Cross section of what you're looking at ...
Cross section of what you're looking at
http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-qd5g1sy8/products/80/images/476/IMG_2746__37204.1430443195.1280.1280.JPG?c=2
I went with paver edging, similar L shape, less...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
11-23-2015, 07:34 PM
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16
Tuft testing! 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 (front hood, windshield and rear glass and lid)
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2,762
Posted By
2000mc
The spoiler also raises and extends my deck lid,...
The spoiler also raises and extends my deck lid, which ends with a much smaller radius than the rounded naked trunk lid. So whether or not I made a recirculating bubble on top of the trunk, the...
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