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Forum: Hybrids 09-16-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,061
Posted By Ryland
If it's displacing 20 to 40 people at a time who...

If it's displacing 20 to 40 people at a time who would otherwise be driving a car then that's great! even if you have 3 people on the bus it's over 20mpg, better mileage then most SUV's are getting!
Forum: Success Stories 04-12-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 112,275
Posted By MadisonMPG
What kind of RPMs do you turn at said speed? What...

What kind of RPMs do you turn at said speed? What is your axel ratio? Auto or manual?

Good numbers...almost too good. :?
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-10-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,090
Posted By jamesqf
Why wouldn't a turbo, if properly set up,...

Why wouldn't a turbo, if properly set up, increase efficiency? Follow the air/exhaust flow: energy is used to suck air into the engine. In the cylinder it's compressed, ignited, and comes out the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-09-2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,090
Posted By tjts1
A lot of turbo cars today are more fuel efficient...

A lot of turbo cars today are more fuel efficient than their NA counterparts.
http://autospeed.com/cms/A_109931/article.html
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-04-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,109
Posted By DIMS
For me it is good because I change my oil every 3...

For me it is good because I change my oil every 3 to 4 years with this setup.
Forum: Introductions 03-27-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,374
Posted By MaxHedrm
You actually get 25mpg out of an El Camino?...

You actually get 25mpg out of an El Camino? Impressive.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-24-2010, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,941
Posted By Johnny Mullet
Backpressure usually not an issue. Run 2" pipe...

Backpressure usually not an issue. Run 2" pipe max for best performance. Use a stock muffler or similar. These cars are loud!
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-20-2010, 01:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,025
Posted By Christ
They should just give the new Mustang the...

They should just give the new Mustang the EcoBoost V6, and to hell with "traditional power".

Seriously, it's about time they stopped sacrificing the rest of the product line to keep the Mustang as...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-19-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,025
Posted By gone-ot
...begs the question: "...WHY didn't they do this...

...begs the question: "...WHY didn't they do this YEARS ago?"
Forum: Hybrids 03-18-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,505
Posted By Daox
I'd consider the Fusion hybrid waaay before the...

I'd consider the Fusion hybrid waaay before the Accord hybrid. Its leaps and bounds better in epa ratings, and everyone has good things to say about it. We're talking almost 100% better mileage in...
Forum: Success Stories 03-10-2010, 12:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,310
Posted By SentraSE-R
:thumbup: Way to go!

:thumbup: Way to go!
Forum: Success Stories 03-07-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,109
Posted By gone-ot
...well, it sounds like NOW you've got some...

...well, it sounds like NOW you've got some better "real" numbers to post for your car...EPA be damned!

...FWIW the "best" that I ever got on my 70½ AAR Cuda 340/6BBL was 16.1 mpg, but "typical"...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-25-2010, 01:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,761
Posted By redline5th
Not bad at all! Gotta love the Muscle sound. :D

Not bad at all! Gotta love the Muscle sound. :D
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-21-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,761
Posted By moonmonkey
sounds good,i had a 1987 chevy pickup with a 305...

sounds good,i had a 1987 chevy pickup with a 305 and duel flowmasters ,,, loved the sound ,not bad on gas for a full size truck either.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-20-2010, 11:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,761
Posted By bgd73
1976...let that 9 to 1 roar. :) They really do...

1976...let that 9 to 1 roar. :)
They really do better open.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-10-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,095
Posted By Thymeclock
Until recently, I had an '89 Celica. It got very...

Until recently, I had an '89 Celica. It got very good FE and was a great car, but its only design flaw was the muffler: the muffler would be shot in two years on average. (I had a lifetime warranty...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-09-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,095
Posted By tjts1
LOL Despite popular belief, everything that...

LOL
Despite popular belief, everything that kills performance doesn't automatically improves fuel economy.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-08-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,175
Posted By El Duende
X2^ That's too big of an exhaust pipe for a stock...

X2^ That's too big of an exhaust pipe for a stock engine. Unless you plan on swapping out the intake and/or header for a less restrictive, aftermarket type, I'd downsize to 2" tops or go back to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-05-2010, 01:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,825
Posted By Christ
You didn't graduate high-school, did you? ...

You didn't graduate high-school, did you?

Seriously - you need to do some research, and ask a real tuner. Any one that's worth his title will know the same concepts we discuss here. Many of them...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-05-2010, 12:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,109
Posted By El Duende
By all means, take the stage. -_- (If I may...

By all means, take the stage. -_-

(If I may say so myself...)
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-04-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,825
Posted By Christ
3.73 would be better, yes. It's about a 10%...

3.73 would be better, yes.

It's about a 10% decrease in RPM over a 4.10 gear set, so if you normally cruise at 2k, you'd now be cruising around 1800 RPM.

Then if you go from 3.73 to 3.55, it's...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-04-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,530
Posted By Buxton
Nice car, good luck : )

Nice car, good luck : )
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-16-2010, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,738
Posted By moonmonkey
that grill is huge,, i guess its only got 1 big...

that grill is huge,, i guess its only got 1 big one, instead of the more modern upper and lower. hope you have a good temp gauge or scangage to watch temps. since most of your cooling comes thru the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-16-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,738
Posted By winkosmosis
Looks like a good candidate for a clear plastic...

Looks like a good candidate for a clear plastic cover on the outside.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-15-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,181
Posted By tjts1
There shouldn't be any speed limit on freeways....

There shouldn't be any speed limit on freeways. Slower traffic keep right. End of story.
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