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Forum: EcoModding Central 12-07-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By racprops
https://www.gasbuddy.com/go/summer-blend-and-winte...

https://www.gasbuddy.com/go/summer-blend-and-winter-blend-gasoline

Rich
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-11-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,063
Posted By racprops
I'll first state that, on an individual level,...

I'll first state that, on an individual level, I'm not overly concerned with emissions. Don't take this as me advocating for not tuning from a pollution standpoint - I'm not.

RAC I agree, one or...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-09-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 975
Posted By racprops
Great I use DuckDuckGo as well... So...

Great I use DuckDuckGo as well...

So water-soluble pump lubricant =Bar's Leaks 1311-6PK Water Pump Lube with Anti-Rust - 12 oz, (Pack of 6)...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-26-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,858
Posted By racprops
Well this was interesting. I will now start...

Well this was interesting.

I will now start a thread on what best MPG Improvements have you done??

Other than doing a major search for a couple of special old cars, no clear winner showed up.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-19-2022, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,346
Posted By racprops
Older Chevy's use to have a stove pipe a small...

Older Chevy's use to have a stove pipe a small pipe from the header to the air intake with a thermo valve/flapper so on cold mornings it would cut off cold incoming air though the air cleaner intake...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-18-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,346
Posted By racprops
Instead why NOT a set of controlled flaps in...

Instead why NOT a set of controlled flaps in FRONT of the radiator to open close on command PLUS you could really run hot like 220/250 for highway and then run very cool for power.

Plus blocking...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-21-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,109
Posted By racprops
Back at the earlier gas crunch when I was trying...

Back at the earlier gas crunch when I was trying a number of so called MPG devices and systems one was propane.

The claims was just about the same for running propane was reported as above: A 20%...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,697
Posted By racprops
I agree with you on all points. And I do...

I agree with you on all points.

And I do have an idea on how to make vapor safely and to control demand.

Rich
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,697
Posted By racprops
Well in my cases I am talking about Fuel...

Well in my cases I am talking about Fuel Injection cars. They run dry intakes and the fuel is added at the intake valve.

None the less atomized fuel do not vaporize in any intake, 190/220 is not...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2022, 04:18 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,697
Posted By racprops
Gasoline VAPOR?

And the only other classic idea is Gasoline VAPOR.

Claims and reports of 100MPG are all over the place.

Fish Carb, Tom Ogal's system, etc.

I will see if I can do a proof of concept device.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-11-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,109
Posted By racprops
Prpane as a MPG Booster

So a while back (during the last gas crises) along with testing HHO…(did not work)

The idea of running propane as a booster came up.

The claim was adding some propane could give you a 20 to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-21-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,066
Posted By racprops
I use the following: A MPGunio, a ScanguageII and...

I use the following: A MPGunio, a ScanguageII and runs from Phoenix, AZ to Blythe, CA is 150 miles (241 km). a 02 hours 20 minutes drive by car.

So a fullup to three kick offs by the gas pump...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-21-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,066
Posted By racprops
OK So it seems the only way to figure my engines...

OK So it seems the only way to figure my engines BSFC efficiency will be by testing:

To calculate BSFC, use the formula

B S F C = r P {\displaystyle BSFC={\frac {r}{P}}} BSFC={\frac {r}{P}}...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-20-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,066
Posted By racprops
Well here is the current state of the Van; ...

Well here is the current state of the Van;

Ground effects.

Drive train strong special 383 and two transmissions. Dual overdrives.

I drive fast but mellow.

Rich
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-20-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By racprops
1) Consider that the billions Ford spent on...

1) Consider that the billions Ford spent on EcoBoost adds 0.5-mpg on the highway.

From what I have read, it is a tiny engine running a turbo and had no guts as in torque.



2) The highest...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-20-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By racprops
LOL even then at zero driving there is volatile...

LOL even then at zero driving there is volatile components evaporate easily, a large amount of vapor is quickly generated from the gasoline surface....

Here is my current plans: For the Best MPG...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-19-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,066
Posted By racprops
First Nice car. Second: My problem is a...

First Nice car.

Second:

My problem is a areo, hypermiling tenchniques, a lean burn Engine, and I bet a few other MPG tricks.

So it does not answer my main question: With Aerodynamics alone...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-19-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By racprops
OK Bottom line, what real MPG can you get??

OK using just aerodynamics how much MPG can you get with a:

Say 2003 Ford Crown Vic,

A 1995/2005 Ford/Chevy full size Van.

Or any car, how much MPG with just adding aerodynamics can you get,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-19-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,066
Posted By racprops
There is this: The Shell Oil 1973 Test Car ...

There is this:
The Shell Oil 1973 Test Car
376 miles per Gallon

0,625 liter/100 Km 1 liter/160 Km

You can read about it here: Shell Opel...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-16-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 41,398
Posted By racprops
OH I have a couple of designs. One is said...

OH I have a couple of designs.

One is said to work, but it is not something that can be manufactured and has a fixed flow rate, which means the fast you go the better the MPG get...up to a limit....
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-15-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 41,398
Posted By racprops
The last very posts show why I will do full...

The last very posts show why I will do full testing before really setting down to engerneer a device.

We need to do a proof of concept.

Propane has too little BTUs.

Nitrous Oxide (Nitrox)...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-15-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 41,398
Posted By racprops
That is the big problem, old school was to use...

That is the big problem, old school was to use the exhaust heat, bad idea as a vapor engine has no real exhaust heat, so it was on and off running.

Electric resistance heating seems to only way.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-18-2021, 11:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,920
Posted By racprops
A real street racer... Rich

A real street racer...

Rich
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-18-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,920
Posted By racprops
I am very aware of the fine line between the...

I am very aware of the fine line between the correct torque range and lugging an engine. These are my starting point for testing.

This is the best I can do and plan with the vans current stock...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-25-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,756
Posted By racprops
OMG The news just keeps on coming it: Well...

OMG The news just keeps on coming it:

Well after all these years of they saying it cannot be done…I have found proof I was on the right track, or that at least it can be done.

Full sized vans...
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