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Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-28-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,470
Posted By user removed
Recently there was a sting operation by some...

Recently there was a sting operation by some publication looking for unscrupulous mechanics. They took a Ford Taurus and disconnected the air flow sensor which put the car in a failsafe mode with a...
Forum: Hybrids 05-13-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,737
Posted By gone-ot
GOOGLE the book title "TRS-80 Assembly Language...

GOOGLE the book title "TRS-80 Assembly Language Made Simple"...I'm the author.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-08-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,681
Posted By basjoos
The results you got are typical for a car and...

The results you got are typical for a car and shows why grill blocks are so effective. The cooling system airflow on most cars is poorly designed, featuring an oversized, fixed size radiator opening...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-07-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,681
Posted By steffen707
Fixing my Poor Cd, 97 Civic .36

Well i've been unhappy with my cars performance and a few weeks ago I did a 90% grill block (cardboard and duct tape covering the whole bumper radiator inlet. There's 2 small holes above the bumper...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 04-29-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,088
Posted By California98Civic
I like that idea. Maybe some of us non-mods (but...

I like that idea. Maybe some of us non-mods (but regular participants) might also remind each other sometimes. Or remind others. Just to have a little respect all around. Or at least to stay on...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-28-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,958
Posted By Cd
BTW, speeds in the above test were approximately...

BTW, speeds in the above test were approximately 40 mph, and the chase vehicle was a Saturn coupe.

If you haven't done the test yet, I'd like to suggest adding tufts at the C pillar and trailing...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-27-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 46,184
Posted By mort
Hello drmiller100, No, the part of the steam...

Hello drmiller100,
No, the part of the steam table where the ideal gas law applies is where the steam is "dry" and at relatively low pressure. In the graph posted by t vago the blue dots are the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-25-2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,871
Posted By tjts1
Yes. The amount of fuel injected at any moment...

Yes.
The amount of fuel injected at any moment is dependent on many factors but the 2 main ones are RPM and engine load. Engine load is defined as a percentage of the maximum amount of air the...
Forum: The Lounge 04-19-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,525
Posted By TracerZX2
Maybe It is just Missouri weather, but timing...

Maybe It is just Missouri weather, but timing belt fail is extremely common here. It is one of the largest causes of death for SOHC ford engines around here. Fortunately the zetecs I run are...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-17-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,232
Posted By beatr911
Have you ever stripped a car, I mean completely...

Have you ever stripped a car, I mean completely stripped a car down to the bare monocoque steel shell? My 1978 Porsche 911 weighed approx 300 lbs (136 kg) when everything was removed. The heavy...
Forum: Hybrids 04-16-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,527
Posted By user removed
The first victim of agenda is objectivity. If you...

The first victim of agenda is objectivity. If you honestly state your agenda then you should be fine. I have an agenda, as do many here.

Does that mean my agenda is the only pathway to success?
...
Forum: Hybrids 04-15-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,527
Posted By basjoos
I've had a few run-ins over there myself (and...

I've had a few run-ins over there myself (and some deleted postings) when I've mentioned that my 20 year old non-hybrid blows away the highway mileage of any new hybrid currently sold and mentioned...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-12-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,318
Posted By cbaber
This thread is old but I have something to add....

This thread is old but I have something to add. In another lean burn post it was mentioned that the cat needs to warm up to temperature in order for lean-burn to activate. I know for a fact (for the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-06-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,684
Posted By shovel
I've worked most of my adult life in industries...

I've worked most of my adult life in industries which put me in direct contact with freight trailers, I have a class A license & drive (commercially) about 20,000 miles per year in a medium duty...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-05-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,055
Posted By joggerfogger
In short: No. Biodiesel doesn't hurt the IP...

In short: No.

Biodiesel doesn't hurt the IP (injection pump) or any of the parts of the whole vehicle. Byproducts like soap, unconverted oil, and leftover chemicals from the reaction or process...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-04-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 21,681
Posted By BrianAbington
This thread is exactly the opposite of what this...

This thread is exactly the opposite of what this site needs. If this site is to be the main resource those tired of poor fuel economy come to as gas prices go up they don't need to see childish...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-03-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,080
Posted By CapriRacer
Perhaps this will help: Barry's Tire Tech...

Perhaps this will help:

Barry's Tire Tech (http://www.barrystiretech.com/rrandfe.html)
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-23-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 17,834
Posted By Varn
There is really nothing to beware of. Just go to...

There is really nothing to beware of. Just go to the local fabric shop and get the color that is on sale. Rip stop is preferred but heavier polyester (dacron) works fine. I have tried smooth plastic...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-15-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,438
Posted By user removed
Check the break off pressure of your injectors....

Check the break off pressure of your injectors. Mercedes was something like 1800 PSI in the early 1980S. The spring in the injectors would get weak and the pressure would drop to less than 1500 and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-06-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 16,961
Posted By Daox
I've split the thread up. The HHO stuff went to...

I've split the thread up. The HHO stuff went to the unicorn coral of course. I'm sure its not a clean split as some of the posts were quite long and contained more than just HHO info.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-24-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,465
Posted By kach22i
If no belly pan, then go as low as you can. ...

If no belly pan, then go as low as you can.

Just my two cents.

When I see a race car or speed record holder holding it to 5 inches, maybe I'll be swayed.
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-28-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,085
Posted By fujioko
Hi, I found this post while doing a google...

Hi,

I found this post while doing a google search. I'm the person who did the engine swap in the Miata.

The car is still in regular use and I average 45+ MPG real world driving. I can get...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-23-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,822
Posted By mort
Hello drmiller100, Well I don't know what make...

Hello drmiller100,
Well I don't know what make any give design choice better and under which conditions - more swirl, hemi head, indexed spark plugs etc. - but in so far as which engine gets better...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-22-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,822
Posted By Diesel_Dave
That's not entirely true. You are correct that...

That's not entirely true. You are correct that diesels typically don't have throttling losses, however, there still are pumping losses. This includes all the losses associated with getting the air &...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-15-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 53,161
Posted By FXSTi
You have really moved this along in less than a...

You have really moved this along in less than a month. Nice work, don't let the naysayers get you down.

Kirk
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