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Forum: Success Stories 12-12-2014, 12:57 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 51,356
Posted By UltArc
Dave hasn't been on since 05/31 of this year...

Dave hasn't been on since 05/31 of this year (post from 2013/06), I hope he is alright. Come back, Dave! Lol
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-21-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,719
Posted By arcosine
Cool! ...

Cool!

http://delphi.com/pdf/techpapers/2011-01-1386.pdf

http://machinedesign.com/news/compression-ignition-comes-gas-engines
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-15-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,272
Posted By arcosine
cummins

cool video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOBslrnXzF4
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-06-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,072
Posted By Tesla
Old thread dig, but just found article/study...

Old thread dig, but just found article/study related to topic for diesel air filtration:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/pdfs/2013-01-0311_Diesel_AirFilter.pdf

Doesn't agree with my experience,...
Forum: The Lounge 07-12-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,737
Posted By NachtRitter
Would love to overhear a discussion between...

Would love to overhear a discussion between Diesel Dave and a Prius driver as the two of them end up parking next to each other at the store (or wherever)...

DD: How do you like your Prius? Get...
Forum: Success Stories 07-03-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 51,356
Posted By Big Dave
I don’t think we are in any degree of...

I don’t think we are in any degree of disagreement. We do a lot of the same things.

My MPG, like DD is my daily commute. Like DD, the road is familiar and my results are very consistent. I...
Forum: Success Stories 07-03-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 51,356
Posted By slowmover
The numbers are based on a commute. A defined...

The numbers are based on a commute. A defined course. That is the larger context. While the average speed is part of it, it isn't as though this truck is being used for all sorts of errands and road...
Forum: Success Stories 06-27-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 51,356
Posted By Fastskiguy
What a beautiful dog and a great companion I'm...

What a beautiful dog and a great companion I'm sure. I'm a veterinarian and they are a tough breed to get to old age, that's for sure. Still, they are fantastic with their family and it's hard to...
Forum: Success Stories 06-27-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 58,272
Posted By oil pan 4
In the Air Force we started our F-350s about 100...

In the Air Force we started our F-350s about 100 times a day 7 days a week.
Never had any engine problems that could be linked to lots of stops and starts except for maybe an "low EGR flow" code in...
Forum: Success Stories 06-27-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 51,356
Posted By MetroMPG
Well, if that's not impressive, I don't know what...

Well, if that's not impressive, I don't know what is!

And - sorry to hear about your dog, Dave.

(Update: I added your truck description to the thread title to post this on the home page.)
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-12-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,759
Posted By PaleMelanesian
No, the NEDC (and EPA) drivers are experts at...

No, the NEDC (and EPA) drivers are experts at driving cars in one very specific, controlled way every time. It turns out that specific driving cycle is more efficient than the average drivers' daily...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-06-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,417
Posted By Big Dave
5-6" is close. Drive it over some railroad...

5-6" is close. Drive it over some railroad grade crossings and what is left will tell you what will work. My guess is that 8" is probably A-OK.

I got my 3/8" ripstop conveyor belt from an...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-04-2013, 02:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,417
Posted By freebeard
IIRC basjoos' Civic has double sidewalls flushed...

IIRC basjoos' Civic has double sidewalls flushed to the inside and outside of the tires.

What do you think about crosswind performance?

Aircraft Hanger Door Brush Seal...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-03-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,417
Posted By redneck
. You could look for some old...

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You could look for some old school full length Aluminium running boards.
Put them on the truck, then attach the skirts to them. It would make it easier to get in and out of the truck and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-29-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,220
Posted By mikeyjd
I added mine yesterday. I'll report back any...

I added mine yesterday. I'll report back any noticeable changes.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-12-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,579
Posted By Frank Lee
http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/202...

http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/4274/bac0913.0001.001.pdf;jsessionid=9031A068C17788E95600C2EB316C82B0?sequence=5

Here we are- an oldy but a goody. Don't worry; there's good...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-11-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,579
Posted By mort
Hi Diesel_Dave, See here....

Hi Diesel_Dave,
See here. (http://www.scribd.com/doc/1851585/Environmental-Protection-Agency-cd8608)
The EPA temperature adjustment for tire rolling resistance:

So tire RR decreases about 22%...
Forum: The Lounge 03-30-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,773
Posted By gone-ot
...question is, however, WHEN does the EPA (if...

...question is, however, WHEN does the EPA (if ever?) consider consequences to the consumer? At what point does "diminishing returns" become acceptable--or, bluntly--when does the government LEAVE...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-20-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,842
Posted By Fat Charlie
Excellent work. With real data, I'm looking...

Excellent work. With real data, I'm looking forward to seeing your next best tank. And the one after that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-19-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,148
Posted By aerohead
numbers

The values are presented for each specific mod.
I don't have a one-size-fits-all answer with respect to the airdam/pan question.
On my T-100,the aluminum/rubber airdam pushed the mpg into new...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-15-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,148
Posted By aerohead
some numbers

*NASA's airdam showed a 7% wind-averaged drag reduction
*Their belly pan gave 5%
*Full gap seal 17%
*Side skirts 19%
*Rooftop fairing 9%
*Tail 10%
*This truck's Cd,with all mods dropped from...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-13-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,148
Posted By mechman600
The same reason cars don't get belly pans:...

The same reason cars don't get belly pans: serviceability.

Considering 2007+ trucks are quite unreliable, sometimes needing monthly service work to keep them running, not to mention the regular...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-12-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,148
Posted By aerohead
pans

Both NASA and Renault published findings from wind tunnel research which included belly pans on Semis.They help.
Renault's V.I.R.A.G.E. attained Cd 0.29 in part,by the use of a full-length belly...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-12-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,148
Posted By Shepherd777
We did have one, albeit a mini. The State...

We did have one, albeit a mini.

The State Inspectors hated us enough already for the low ground clearance.
Although we were legal as 4" is the minimum. The next truck will have more on aero...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-19-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,074
Posted By DIMS
2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 1981 Chevrolet...

2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 1981 Chevrolet Chevette Diesel BASE PRICE $25,695 $6167 VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan Front-engine, RWD, 4-pass, 4-door hatchback ENGINE...
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