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Forum: EcoModding Central 05-28-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,967
Posted By Isaac Zachary
Let's say you get an old truck that gets 5mpg...

Let's say you get an old truck that gets 5mpg with your trailer and you do 100 miles once a month. That's 20 gallons a month, or $80 a month if you multiply that by $4 per gallon. So if you own it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-19-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 14,572
Posted By Ecky
I'm guessing a cord of dried ash is probably...

I'm guessing a cord of dried ash is probably around or even under 2000# - green wood is closer to 3000# per cord if I remember correctly. I'm guessing you can get around 3/4 of a cord in a pickup bed...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-01-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,006
Posted By The Armadillo
Folding Aerocap

Hello Everyone -

This is the latest version of the Aerocap that I am working on for my truck. It consists of steel frame which is covered by a nylon/ canvas type material. The steel frame folds...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-31-2019, 08:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,477
Posted By Vman455
We can simplify this problem a bit and attach...

We can simplify this problem a bit and attach some actual numbers using the Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem to get a general idea if it's worth rolling through or not. Assuming a weight of 1850 kg (the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-16-2018, 05:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,141
Posted By RedDevil
Welcome! Judging by your own MPG assessment,...

Welcome!

Judging by your own MPG assessment, you're doing quite well already, which shows you're willing to learn as otherwise you probably wouldn't get there doing deliveries in a hilly area and...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-09-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,030
Posted By Daox
Toyota 2.0L M20A-KFS dynamic force engine

This engine seems pretty packed with new technology. Pretty interesting stuff IMO.

2.0-liter Dynamic Force Engine, a New 2.0-liter Direct-injection, Inline 4-cylinder Gasoline Engine...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By Daox
Latent heat coolant thermos comparison (paraffin wax vs water)

So, with the cooler weather today, I was thinking about heating mods. I was curious what advantage using paraffin wax in conjunction with coolant would do for increasing heat storage.

We probably...
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-03-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,431
Posted By cajunfj40
To hone, or not to hone, on re-ring?

Hello all,

Been chasing something kind of elusive, that is very likely to get a bunch of people saying it's total hooey. :rolleyes: Doesn't belong in the Unicorn Corral, though, because there's...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-12-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,061
Posted By bondo
New Aerodynamic Truck Bed Cover.

Just learned of this one. Nice styling job. Be interesting to put this one in a wind tunnel. Bondo

https://www.mivehiclesolutions.com/aero-x-conversion-kit

...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-10-2018, 12:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,910
Posted By Stubby79
You need as much reserve capacity(amp-hours) as...

You need as much reserve capacity(amp-hours) as you can get your hands on and/or to reduce the draw (amps) from said battery, as you are already suggesting with LEDs. Plus it would be good that the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-16-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,335
Posted By dhehnke
Aerodynamic Brick Thread: 1990 Vanagon Carat

I recently became a Vanagon owner after discovering the world of Subaru engine conversions on these, and realizing that it was possible to own a reliable one!

I know this is not a great starting...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-07-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,020
Posted By Shepherd777
Tesla Semi Spy Shot

https://c.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/telsatruck.jpg

Here's a Photoshop image with a trailer....
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-07-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 16,216
Posted By Shepherd777
Hey Phil - Thanks for the kind words. ...

Hey Phil -

Thanks for the kind words.

Here's a couple more rendered images from our Augmented Reality program.

https://vgy.me/dyKZ4n.jpeg
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-21-2017, 05:51 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 16,216
Posted By Shepherd777
AirFlow StarShip Initial Reveal

Okay, so I haven't exactly completed the real truck yet, but that will happen soon. In the interim, here are a couple of articles and images of a scale model of the new truck that I am building.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-20-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,201
Posted By oldtamiyaphile
Chrome wrap your roof!

If you live in a hot climate, you probably find your summer economy is worse than your winter economy.

That A/C sure takes a lot of fuel to run.

My van has a lot of roof space, just soaking up...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-03-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,943
Posted By Fat Charlie
You read the first sentence of my post and...

You read the first sentence of my post and stopped. The third sentence is the most important: I want to be able to select "no gear at all" whenever I want it.

Bragging that a new style...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-02-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,076
Posted By oldtamiyaphile
IR Camera: Window Tint Tested

It's amazing given all the affordable tech available these days, how few people are curious enough to actually test things, instead of going by 'what always worked' etc.

Since I do my own tinting...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-17-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,930
Posted By t vago
Fuel injector change for FE...

Yesterday, I changed out the fuel injectors on the Karen-Mobile. The old injectors were of the 4-hole variety,and were likely the original injectors that have about 235K miles on them. The new ones...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-11-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,240
Posted By stefanv
Force isn't the same as energy. 1. Force is...

Force isn't the same as energy.

1. Force is mass times acceleration.

For a constant force and a fixed mass, acceleration will be constant. In the case of gravity, the force is proportional to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-06-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,888
Posted By Alien Vehicles
SuperGeek

Pictures...Sorry!

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22132&d=1499372782

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22133&d=1499372782
Forum: The Lounge 06-19-2017, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,296
Posted By Daox
MREA energy fair 2017

I got invited up to the MREA energy fair by Ben Nelson this past weekend. It was a blast as always. It was really great to go there as I haven't been there in the past few years. I also got to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-15-2017, 03:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,147
Posted By Daschicken
Rant+helpful answers combined, bear with me. ...

Rant+helpful answers combined, bear with me.



Well, looking back at your original response, it isn't really clear what you want...You want to get better mpg because your 4 runner is costing...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-04-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,758
Posted By MetroMPG
Do stop/start systems wear out the starter motor? Discussion with an engineer.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21431&stc=1&d=1491319723
Flickr image: Doug McCaughan...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-14-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,053
Posted By Ecky
Snow Kamms

Post 'em if you got em.

http://i.imgur.com/dGoqdN7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yYfUeif.jpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-09-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,895
Posted By kach22i
I'm wondering if a small splitter would be enough...

I'm wondering if a small splitter would be enough to establish a "plane".

This plate splitter or plane would not only split air at the leading edge but provide a clean edge from which the air...
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