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Forum: Success Stories 08-02-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 35,905
Posted By ECONORAM
On my truck, a WAI can aid summer fuel economy,...

On my truck, a WAI can aid summer fuel economy, as you are noticing. HP does drop a little. When I did some testing a couple years ago, I saw about a 5-6% increase. I cannot remember the member's...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-02-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 23,989
Posted By ECONORAM
Yep, sorry about that. I am fighting the spam...

Yep, sorry about that. I am fighting the spam filter logic in MS outlook right now. It keeps putting ecomodder and Dodgetalk emails in my Spam folder.

Keep pressing. It took me years to start...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-30-2017, 10:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,792
Posted By ECONORAM
So where, or how did you get this chart for your...

So where, or how did you get this chart for your engine? I'd like to get one for my truck.
And, for those like me, who really didn't/don't understand the whole pulse and glide concept, take a look...
Forum: Instrumentation 04-30-2017, 09:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,342
Posted By ECONORAM
I appreciate their sense of humor. Site still...

I appreciate their sense of humor. Site still works today... :)
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-09-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 34,854
Posted By ECONORAM
I was about to ask if a solar charging panel...

I was about to ask if a solar charging panel would work instead of another battery. Would you need a voltage regulator in the circuit for sunny days?



Didn't know that. Good to know as I'm...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-03-2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,788
Posted By ECONORAM
That is some stout looking material. Congrats on...

That is some stout looking material. Congrats on the "new" mod. I'd say try it out for a while and see how it treats you. The clearance should work; it should miss parking blocks. Snow shouldn't...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-05-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,509
Posted By ECONORAM
Got a couple of pictures snapped today of my...

Got a couple of pictures snapped today of my right side skirt.

Yes, I run mudflaps. I try to keep my paint in good shape. My truck is now 10 years old with 100k miles and still runs like a champ....
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-28-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,509
Posted By ECONORAM
On the side skirt saga, I was using a piece of 6"...

On the side skirt saga, I was using a piece of 6" high corroplast for quite some time. Had difficulty getting it to quit flapping while on the road though. Never tore off. Had two 1/4" bolts about 6...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-09-2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 34,276
Posted By ECONORAM
Nothing new. I've been trying to sell a house for...

Nothing new. I've been trying to sell a house for the past five months, move from San Antonio to OKC, and keep myself out of hot water.

Haven't been able to pursue the manual tranny swap yet...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-15-2015, 12:01 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,509
Posted By ECONORAM
BZP, my jury is still out on wrapping exhaust...

BZP, my jury is still out on wrapping exhaust pipes. I've seen some racers do it, others not. I tried it on a set of 4-2-1 headers on my 84 Jetta, and it seemed to weaken the metal. Broke them at...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-03-2015, 11:14 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 251,300
Posted By ECONORAM
Sorry Xist. I meant between a tonneau cover and...

Sorry Xist. I meant between a tonneau cover and the LEER topper I have. The topper is basically level with the roof of the cab, and the corroplast bed cover was level with the bed rails. Didn't...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-26-2015, 10:41 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 251,300
Posted By ECONORAM
Well, 2.5 years later, I was finally able to put...

Well, 2.5 years later, I was finally able to put together some saw horses to hold the topper in the garage and fab a tonneau cover for the bed. After two trips between San Antonio and Springfield IL...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-29-2015, 11:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,509
Posted By ECONORAM
BZP, that was my experience with corroplast on...

BZP, that was my experience with corroplast on the belly. At least as an engine tray. Hit one big puddle around 20 mph and tore it all up. Truck now sports a 1/8" ABS plastic sheet (cut to fit...),...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-12-2015, 10:27 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 58,448
Posted By ECONORAM
I'm in the middle of repairing the truck's aero...

I'm in the middle of repairing the truck's aero kit...but what I had done (and still plan to do) was use a small splitter at the front, and a near dead flat belly surface from there back, and some...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-06-2015, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,259
Posted By ECONORAM
Those are pretty good numbers aerostealth. You...

Those are pretty good numbers aerostealth. You really have me hankering to get the aero kit fixed and reinstalled. Now that I finally got the VSS fixed for my Mpguino (and if the winds stay calm),...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-05-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 156,610
Posted By ECONORAM
BZP, do the revised side skirts provide a...

BZP, do the revised side skirts provide a noticeable difference? I've been brewing a revision of mine in my head, and my concept looks similar to what you put together. How about the rear wheel...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-10-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 802
Views: 666,915
Posted By ECONORAM
I got some at Regal Plastics in OKC. There...

I got some at Regal Plastics in OKC. There should be sign shops that carry it also.



I've had mixed success with Coroplast. It did well as a fairing, but not good when I used it as an engine...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-29-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 24,782
Posted By ECONORAM
I was thinking about that the other day. Those...

I was thinking about that the other day. Those mudflaps are made of durable stuff, and seem to have to s good stiffness and flexibility.

@Spacemanspif, if I can find the sites I'll post the links....
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-11-2014, 11:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 24,782
Posted By ECONORAM
I started looking for a different tire deflector...

I started looking for a different tire deflector material after I hit my left one on a curb yesterday. :eek: The carnage wasn't total, but it did tear things up a bit. I'll have to get some of the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-10-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 34,854
Posted By ECONORAM
I was looking at All Electronics today, and found...

I was looking at All Electronics today, and found they have 2.7Vdc Maxwell 1500 Farad capacitors for $25 each. All Electronics | Electronic and Electro-Mechanical Parts and Supplies at Discount...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-02-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 141,479
Posted By ECONORAM
I have a suggestion. You could get some 2x12s...

I have a suggestion. You could get some 2x12s that are the length of the car, make some ramps to drive onto them, and use those to raise your car so you can crawl under it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-25-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 98,068
Posted By ECONORAM
tvago, thanks. I think your truck has a separate...

tvago, thanks. I think your truck has a separate trans control module, correct? I don't know a lot about it, but if I'm reading the diagrams right, my truck is an all-in-one setup. I was wondering...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-18-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,536
Posted By ECONORAM
I was thinking along these lines when I...

I was thinking along these lines when I fabricated my front wheel flares. A aerodynamically better shape that did not increase frontal area. They seem to work. I do need to do a coast down test...
Forum: Introductions 08-16-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,332
Posted By ECONORAM
First, good job and congratulations on the grade!...

First, good job and congratulations on the grade!
Second, I could not tell from the picture, but I am guessing that the splitter is lower than the car's belly panels? Maybe 2 inches/5 cm? If so, I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-25-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 141,479
Posted By ECONORAM
This might be akin to the bulb nose you see on...

This might be akin to the bulb nose you see on the front of ships. The bulb that sticks out starts the water moving to avoid the ship and reduces drag (I'm paraphrasing, of course, but I think...
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