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Forum: For Sale 05-11-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,331
Posted By turbovr41991
VX and CX transmissions for sale

Tall geared VX trans in great shape. 160k miles on it with no issues. $250

Prefer local pick up (Cincinnati, OH), but could ship via greyhound if needed.

Thanks.

Erik

5 one 3 6o4 6o16
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-12-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 71,308
Posted By turbovr41991
Contact info I have Brent Hodges...

Contact info I have

Brent Hodges 614-760-8552 northwestautomotivesolutions@yahoo.com
Justin Keys 614-560-3397
Hillary Keys 614-504-5357

Northwest Automotive Solutions
8168 Business Way Ste....
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-17-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 71,308
Posted By turbovr41991
Bruce, I am using an OBD1 ecu. To do this I...

Bruce,

I am using an OBD1 ecu. To do this I just have an OBD2a to OBD1 jumper harness. It literally plugs into the stock harness where the ECU is, and the other side plugs into the OBD1 ECU. No...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-11-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,171
Posted By turbovr41991
I too have been revitalized with the warmer...

I too have been revitalized with the warmer weather. I had my best trip the other day at 75.57 mpg on my normal route where my personal best was still in the 60's!

I have been testing out a tuned...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 01-09-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 28,416
Posted By turbovr41991
Every time I come into this thread someone is...

Every time I come into this thread someone is talking about 4age 20Vs. Makes me miss my 86 MR with a 20V black top and 6 speed that much more. But I needed to get rid of it and get cars with a back...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-02-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,476
Posted By turbovr41991
Hope these help. CX ...

Hope these help.
CX
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa93/turbovr41991/CX.jpg
VX
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa93/turbovr41991/vx.jpg
97 S40...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-18-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 71,308
Posted By turbovr41991
I find it very helpful at high speed. Having the...

I find it very helpful at high speed. Having the tape is really just temporary solution. I plan on doing this grill block with plastic and fiberglass and finished smooth with bondo. I am still...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-06-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,293
Posted By turbovr41991
I am still thinking it is something else. If it...

I am still thinking it is something else. If it was a gas issue I would expect the VX to have the same problems on the newer fuel. I am half tempted to bite the bullet and get some pure gasoline...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-06-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,293
Posted By turbovr41991
The noticeable limits to enter lean burn seem to...

The noticeable limits to enter lean burn seem to be:

1. warm engine driven for a mile or two at higher speeds. If I EOC, it takes a mile or two to get back into lean burn.

2. TPS (throttle...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-05-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,293
Posted By turbovr41991
For a test try to enter 4th gear lean burn at the...

For a test try to enter 4th gear lean burn at the 2500 - 2600 rpm mark.

If the car is all warmed up and been on for a mile or two, I seem to get in 100% of the time in 3rd, 4th, or 5th gear at...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-02-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,553
Posted By turbovr41991
I have seen where some people build frames out of...

I have seen where some people build frames out of aluminum or another material and build frames for the cloroplast to sit on. I guess that would reduce where it needs to mount. I would like as...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-31-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 44,015
Posted By turbovr41991
You learn how to drive on old inefficient cars...

You learn how to drive on old inefficient cars and expect the same techniques to be just as useful on today’s vehicles. That is just not the case. To make matters worse, the changes made in cars...
Forum: Introductions 10-29-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,765
Posted By turbovr41991
Just google the ultragage EM to find them for $60...

Just google the ultragage EM to find them for $60 or so. I will ask 1carnut about his bluetooth OBD2 connector. It is pretty slick. If I had a smart phone I would get one. Both do similar things...
Forum: Introductions 10-29-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,765
Posted By turbovr41991
I guess if you are stuck in traffic, you really...

I guess if you are stuck in traffic, you really wont see much benifit to the lean burn engine. As for how it feels, most people feel a slight miss when the car enters and exits lean burn. Also,...
Forum: Introductions 10-29-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,765
Posted By turbovr41991
do you feel the car going into lean burn?

do you feel the car going into lean burn?
Forum: For Sale 10-29-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,927
Posted By turbovr41991
Looking forward to the ECU tuning on the HX!!! ...

Looking forward to the ECU tuning on the HX!!!
Good luck with your development and testing. I know several people who have paid $4000+ for a low mileage/rust free VX. If your prototypes are able...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-28-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 185,816
Posted By turbovr41991
I really find the TDI jetta to be suprising at...

I really find the TDI jetta to be suprising at higher speeds. My dad has a 2012 and averages 48-51 mpg at 70 mph depending on conditions. Perhaps they included a mpg reduction for the higher cost...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-25-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,735
Posted By turbovr41991
Try grismer tire. I know they have stores in...

Try grismer tire. I know they have stores in Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus, OH. Maybe further north too. The sware by Nokian.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-20-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,476
Posted By turbovr41991
I compared a VX, CX, and 97 CX transmissions and...

I compared a VX, CX, and 97 CX transmissions and did not notice any differences that would hinder it from working. Can post pictures if you like.
Forum: Introductions 10-20-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,765
Posted By turbovr41991
Nice to see another HX swapped EK hatchback. ...

Nice to see another HX swapped EK hatchback. Mine uses a VX trans, but same HX engine ecu, etc. your goal of 50 MPG should be pretty easy to hit. Just need to figure out how to drive that new...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,502
Posted By turbovr41991
Brain just used an MPGuino and just waited for...

Brain just used an MPGuino and just waited for the MPG jump up.

I guess being OBD2 I am somewhat spoiled with being able to watch the rear o2 drop to zero on the scan gauge.

If it were me, I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-17-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,752
Posted By turbovr41991
My EGR was pretty clean too, but inside that...

My EGR was pretty clean too, but inside that chamber under the fuel rail was COMPLETELY clogged. Man it was clogged up. Here is my cleaning link:...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-21-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,855
Posted By turbovr41991
This looks great! Nice work!!!!!

This looks great! Nice work!!!!!
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-20-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 71,308
Posted By turbovr41991
http : //w w w....

http : //w w w. autospeed.co.nz/cms/A_1716/article . html?popularArticle

http : //autospeed.com/cms/A_110625/article . html

Obviously without the spaces
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-12-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,809
Posted By turbovr41991
I can't say for the HX specifically, but the...

I can't say for the HX specifically, but the power steering pump in my Camry went bad, instead of fixing it, I removed the belt to it and instantly gained 2 mpg. Granted, you don't just want to...
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