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Forum: EcoModding Central 10-21-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,859
Posted By svt98t
Nice Mach1 chin spoiler! I have one too. Just...

Nice Mach1 chin spoiler!
I have one too.
Just have to paint and install it....
It's on the list.


-ryan s.
Forum: Success Stories 10-18-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,797
Posted By MetroMPG
Congrats, 24601! That's a big savings in...

Congrats, 24601!

That's a big savings in fuel volume/cost at that end of the MPG scale!
Forum: Success Stories 10-18-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,797
Posted By dirtydave
What techniques are you using? That's a huge...

What techniques are you using? That's a huge jump.
And what's next ?!#!
Forum: Success Stories 10-18-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,797
Posted By elhigh
My bad, that must be in the "Planned Mods"...

My bad, that must be in the "Planned Mods" heading.

Also apologies, didn't realize the splash photo for the YT vid was a guy giving the one-finger salute to his old tranny. I changed it something...
Forum: Success Stories 10-18-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,797
Posted By elhigh
Fun is relative. 24601, what's your final...

Fun is relative.

24601, what's your final drive ratio? Any chance of swapping to something taller? [edit] I see on MB's page you state it's a 3.08.

Looking around, I don't know if you could...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-12-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,859
Posted By The Other Andy
Bring it. :cool: Though were it not...

Bring it. :cool:




Though were it not for the idea of having to parallel park that sucker, I'd love to have a panther.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-12-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,859
Posted By ME_Andy
Congrats, you got better mpg than the average new...

Congrats, you got better mpg than the average new vehicle.
Forum: The Lounge 10-06-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,977
Posted By redneck
. Show them the math. The average...

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Show them the math.

The average person drives 15,000 miles a year. Your records show that is about what you will end up driving.

So...
Forum: The Lounge 10-06-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,977
Posted By user removed
"you drive like my grandpa" Maybe that is...

"you drive like my grandpa"

Maybe that is why they lived so long.

regards
mech
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-15-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,859
Posted By svt98t
Here it is installed on my Marauder. ...

Here it is installed on my Marauder.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c393/shadz39/Marauder/S8301308.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/shadz39/media/Marauder/S8301308.jpg.html)

And keep up...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-09-2014, 08:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,859
Posted By dirtydave
A rear belly pan to cover that rear bumper...

A rear belly pan to cover that rear bumper parachute should give you MPG! That is a huge parachute! That car would look really nice with genuine moon discs also. Remove the passenger mirror. Tint the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-09-2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,859
Posted By svt98t
They are the best on the highway, and dogs in the...

They are the best on the highway, and dogs in the city.

ProGuard makes a plastic skit plate that goes between the bumper cover and the fuel evap module/container under the trunk.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-08-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,379
Posted By Xist
For the sake of science, please A-B-A both the...

For the sake of science, please A-B-A both the 2.73 and 3.08! :D
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-08-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,379
Posted By svt98t
FYI, with 2.73s in my 93, I ran a 17.52 @ 81mph...

FYI, with 2.73s in my 93, I ran a 17.52 @ 81mph in the 1/4 mile.
Acceleration does suffer a bit, but you don't go to WOT while hypermiling.

I'd still go 2.73s.


-ryan s.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-08-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,379
Posted By Big Dave
There are still plenty of old 94-96 D-Body...

There are still plenty of old 94-96 D-Body Fleetwoods running around with 2.56 gears and 350 LT1 engines.

Lower engine RPM at a given road speed = better MPG. The trade-off is sluggish...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-07-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,379
Posted By ksa8907
3.08 plus taller tires? Higher load ratings and...

3.08 plus taller tires? Higher load ratings and pressures will decrease your rolling resistance. And filling in the wheel gap better will increase aerodynamics a bit(probably very small bit).
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-07-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,379
Posted By svt98t
I have 2.73s in my 93 Grand Marquis and I love...

I have 2.73s in my 93 Grand Marquis and I love them.
They are the shizzle on the highway.
I have 3.08s in my Town Car, and they are ok for what it is.
There is a 500# difference between the two...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-07-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,379
Posted By Daox
Your power will suffer, but I highly doubt you'll...

Your power will suffer, but I highly doubt you'll be lugging the engine. Everything I've ever seen says taller gearing = better mpg (until you lug). I'd definitely go 2.73, especially if the...
Forum: Introductions 09-05-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,697
Posted By dirtydave
I can't wait to see what kind of mods you do....

I can't wait to see what kind of mods you do. This is the most reliable V8 car in america. I have seen them with 400K+ miles. hard hard miles. It is built like a truck, dirt cheap parts too. I am...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-05-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,379
Posted By Daox
I wouldn't pay that much. Keep an eye out for a...

I wouldn't pay that much. Keep an eye out for a deal to come along. You never know, buy a car for near scrap, take the parts you want, then scrap it yourself or something.
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 09-05-2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,213
Posted By Daox
There are two deleted posts in your intro thread:...

There are two deleted posts in your intro thread:

1) Old Tele man deleted his post. No reason given.
2) I deleted fifi999's post because he was a spammer.

Hope that helps.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-25-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 140,970
Posted By user removed
Slow progress but progress (DIY two seater tadpole trike, 9hp Honda diesel)

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13308&d=1372194027

Here are some photos of my ongoing project two seater tadpole trike, considered a motorcycle in Virginia. The engine is a...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 09-23-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 55,778
Posted By sbestca
It is probably too late for you, but... ...

It is probably too late for you, but...

Going back 35 years to my automotive training...

The whole point of spark plug heat range is to keep the plug hot enough to burn any deposits off of it...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-17-2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 70,756
Posted By 3-Wheeler
Honda Insight Under-body Smoothing Panels (custom belly pan / undertray)

After purchasing a used 2000 Honda Insight, several things came to mind when attempting to change the oil:

1) Before the oil could be drained, several panels had to come off.
2) The existing...
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