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Forum: EcoModding Central 04-16-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 165
Posted By cowmeat
I pass a crappy old silver one on the way home...

I pass a crappy old silver one on the way home from work a lot, and it made me check the South Carolina area to see if any cheap ones are available. I wouldn't mind using one as a DD again and sell...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-16-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,140
Posted By Piotrsko
Yup they're sticky, which is why they are on the...

Yup they're sticky, which is why they are on the golf which is a different animal than your miata. Havent noticed a mileage increase after + 20,000 possibly because diesel fuel is getting modified...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-25-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 424
Posted By JRMichler
I measured the power draw of the heater blower in...

I measured the power draw of the heater blower in my old 06 Canyon: https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/electrical-power-draw-18678.html.

The current draw for the heater blower ranged...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-06-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 259
Posted By mpEg_build
D16y5 swapped EG vx

Hey guys! I plan on "retiring" my EG hatch from racing and get it back to fuel sipping. So I'm getting rid of the LSVTEC setup as they call it and swap a d16y5 with matching trans on the car.
...
Forum: Hybrids 03-04-2024, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 787
Posted By tekcajwolley
2002 Insight hybrid HYBRID

2002 Insight Hybrid Hybrid

I installed a ~ 2004 RSX Base k20a3 engine, 2003 Accord 5-sp M/T into a 2002 Honda Insight.



This is not my first rodeo. I have swapped many Hondas:
1. ‘89...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-17-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,170
Posted By Andyinchville1
I have a 2003 Jetta Wagon TDI (5 speed) and on...

I have a 2003 Jetta Wagon TDI (5 speed) and on factory steelies and ecopia 195-65R15 tires @ 44 psi I used to average about 47 - 48 MPG ..... I switched to lightweight wheels (Volk TE 37) and larger...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-15-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,170
Posted By Phase
I wouldn’t get the plug in. It has terrible mpg...

I wouldn’t get the plug in. It has terrible mpg once the battery is drained. YouTube videos show it getting about 40-45 mpg on the interstate

The 19 inch wheel Prius non plug in gets about 45 mpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-04-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,170
Posted By Phase
https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15130598/up...

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15130598/upsized-wheels-tires/

They did a test and showed better gas mileage with smaller wheels. Kept tires identical accords the board
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-04-2024, 01:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 291
Posted By freebeard
Fin5, a propellerless electric outboard motor

www.boatnews.com/story/44356/finx-test-fin5-a-propellerless-electric-outboard-motor (https://www.boatnews.com/story/44356/finx-test-fin5-a-propellerless-electric-outboard-motor)

Find out how our...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-31-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 629
Posted By Phase
Hyundais 2024 new ACTIVE AIR SKIRT

Hyundai is going to essentially add deeper and curved front tire deflectors that drop down at higher speeds and reduce drag by 3 percent and increase downforce and stability.

Seems like a lot of...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-31-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,140
Posted By MetroMPG
Arm signals. Easy to see from a convertible. :)

Arm signals. Easy to see from a convertible. :)
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-28-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By pgfpro
I run a manifold and turbo blanket on my Talon...

I run a manifold and turbo blanket on my Talon during the Summer and hot Fall and Spring days. I pull heat off the lower side of my Exhaust manifold to increase the IAT'S up to 250*F. for FE.

One...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-28-2024, 01:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 242
Posted By Piwoslaw
Not sure how long your trips are, but a lot of...

Not sure how long your trips are, but a lot of insulation around the battery might keep it from warming up fast enough once the engine bay is hot.

If you have access to plugging in, then a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-05-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By CVTCivic
Thumbs up Fuel economy improvement after air filter change

Hi guys,

I know there have already been some discussions on air filters and their impact on better gas mileage. I just used some numbers of my tracked fuelings to compare the fuel consumption...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-05-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,463
Posted By Bicycle Bob
"Institutions of knowledge" had to fight with...

"Institutions of knowledge" had to fight with religious dogma for centuries, and there was no clear separation of belief systems. Newton spent years seriously trying to put numbers on Christian...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-30-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,255
Posted By aerohead
' Corvettes '

I've not seen, nor heard of any Corvettes modified for efficiency in 45-years.
We have a local North Texas Corvette Club called the 'Glass Menagerie' by members.
Other than 'hop-ups', they maintain...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-29-2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,255
Posted By redpoint5
Romping on the throttle isn't so bad for fuel...

Romping on the throttle isn't so bad for fuel economy so long as it's not followed by use of the brakes.

... I'm afraid when I get an EV, all of my efficient behaviors will go out the window.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-19-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By Phase
No idea. I don’t even think my hybrids engine bay...

No idea. I don’t even think my hybrids engine bay can get that warm in cold months.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-19-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By hayden55
I've removed my oem sound insulation from my...

I've removed my oem sound insulation from my hood, and threw on a sheet of standard craft paper backed r-13 over my engine from side to side. Makes a huge improvement in holding in heat. It would be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-18-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 129,323
Posted By pgfpro
EcoModder's, Sorry to bore everyone on here with...

EcoModder's, Sorry to bore everyone on here with these posts, but I'm using this forum to show my data/information to other people from different forums and social media. It's easier to direct them...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-17-2023, 04:23 AM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,463
Posted By Bicycle Bob
I think there's more happiness to be found by...

I think there's more happiness to be found by focussing on minimizing expenses without discomfort than in maximizing assets that need protection. Life is more about how you do it than what your...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-14-2023, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 759
Posted By redpoint5
Strange looking Zamboni.

Strange looking Zamboni.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-11-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,463
Posted By JSH
Have you owned a late-model VW? They aren't...

Have you owned a late-model VW? They aren't known for reliability and they have expensive maintenance.

I won't complain about you deciding to only look at manuals - I'll just point out that...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-08-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 759
Posted By davelobi
Smaller is better

Haven't got her plated yet but hope to. My state doesn't like em but there is apparently work-arounds. Supposed to be pretty good on gas at under 1700 pounds. https://imgur.com/a/cg6pXdu
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-07-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 339
Posted By racprops
https://www.gasbuddy.com/go/summer-blend-and-winte...

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

Rich
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