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Forum: Success Stories

03-29-2018, 08:58 AM

Replies: 13

Reducing Brake Drag

Views: 4,292

Posted By Daschicken

Here is what I did for my accord. ...

Here is what I did for my accord.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jk6uaHJE7r8

Forum: EcoModding Central

03-01-2015, 11:33 AM

Replies: 6

2-stoke oil in 4-stoke in gas.

Views: 1,336

Posted By nemo

Some discussion here. ...

Some discussion here.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/open-discussion-using-tc-w3-oil-additive-24208.html

Forum: EcoModding Central

02-24-2015, 08:22 AM

Replies: 20

Taking the plunge, first mod. (foam grille block, '14 Ford Fiesta 1.0t)

Views: 5,992

Posted By RedDevil

Air intake temp seems to fluctuate much more than...

Air intake temp seems to fluctuate much more than engine temp, so I watch that most of the time.
You don't want too much heat under the hood for long; the 12V battery suffers when you go above like...

Forum: EcoModding Central

02-24-2015, 08:03 AM

Replies: 20

Taking the plunge, first mod. (foam grille block, '14 Ford Fiesta 1.0t)

Views: 5,992

Posted By AndrzejM

I would suggest to watch temp and your radiator...

I would suggest to watch temp and your radiator fan, because it doesn't have to be that your engine temp wil rise if your fan is running full speed. But that will affect your FE anyway because of...

Forum: EcoModding Central

02-19-2015, 09:45 AM

Replies: 20

Taking the plunge, first mod. (foam grille block, '14 Ford Fiesta 1.0t)

Views: 5,992

Posted By Daox

I have one slot open on my Prius in summer and...

I have one slot open on my Prius in summer and when I hit highways. Otherwise its completely blocked off. If you watch your temps you'll be fine.

I wish I had more blocked off on the Metro, just...

Forum: EcoModding Central

02-19-2015, 06:16 AM

Replies: 20

Taking the plunge, first mod. (foam grille block, '14 Ford Fiesta 1.0t)

Views: 5,992

Posted By Eddie25

I would remove 2 strips half way rather than...

I would remove 2 strips half way rather than remove 1 completely. small high output motors need to work a lot more so they run hotter. also check your intercooler (below the passenger side headlight...

Forum: Aerodynamics

02-17-2015, 06:01 PM

Replies: 18

Air Dam

Views: 2,822

Posted By aerohead

Home Depot

Take a hard look at that material before you buy.It may be so flimsy that no amount of short-span reinforcing structure behind it will be enough for it not to sag out of shape.:o

Forum: Aerodynamics

02-17-2015, 05:23 PM

Replies: 18

Air Dam

Views: 2,822

Posted By freebeard

You might consider adding ribs; transverse on top...

You might consider adding ribs; transverse on top and longitudinal underneath. That should stiffen it up.

Edit: Oops, crossposted. ==> POLYMETAL!

Forum: Aerodynamics

02-17-2015, 09:55 AM

Replies: 18

Air Dam

Views: 2,822

Posted By freebeard

BamZipPow -- But if the C-channel just holds the...

BamZipPow -- But if the C-channel just holds the edge and there are fasteners right behind it to hold the panel up, isn't it just a matter of sizing the parts? Especially if it is protected by the...

Forum: Introductions

02-16-2015, 09:31 PM

Replies: 18

Trying to give my Ecoboost Fiesta longer legs

Views: 4,938

Posted By BrandonMods

Gotta love that DFCO! Welcome to...

Gotta love that DFCO! Welcome to ecomodder:thumbup:

Forum: Introductions

02-16-2015, 08:06 PM

Replies: 18

Trying to give my Ecoboost Fiesta longer legs

Views: 4,938

Posted By bluesteel93

Welcome to the site and good luck with the...

Welcome to the site and good luck with the project. I think those little 1.0 ecoboosts are pretty cool.

Forum: Introductions

02-16-2015, 03:37 PM

Replies: 18

Trying to give my Ecoboost Fiesta longer legs

Views: 4,938

Posted By user removed

Driven in my traffic scenario and considering...

Driven in my traffic scenario and considering yours is a manual, I would expect about the same spread as the difference in highway mileage between my 2011 @38 and your ecoboost @ 44, with a slight ...

Forum: EcoModding Central

02-13-2015, 10:37 PM

Replies: 17

Fiesta ecoboost

Views: 6,425

Posted By benphyr

Welcome. -not sure if anyone has an '14 ecoBoost,...

Welcome. -not sure if anyone has an '14 ecoBoost, but thought I'd welcome you anyway. Always interested to see another build and pictures too.

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

07-10-2013, 01:46 PM

Replies: 177

Open discussion on using TC-W3 oil as an additive

Views: 68,889

Posted By esnap

Actually fuel with tcw3 burns cleaner. In fact it...

Actually fuel with tcw3 burns cleaner. In fact it lubricates and cleans.

Most any ICE benefits from top end lube esp. when using ethanol which should never be in your fuel.

Adding the tcw3 will...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

07-01-2013, 11:22 AM

Replies: 177

Open discussion on using TC-W3 oil as an additive

Views: 68,889

Posted By Beau

Well - a little update. I had heard that...

Well - a little update.

I had heard that adding too much TC-W3 causes mileage to drop. I started using 1 oz per 5 gallons, and it worked well. Then I moved to 1 oz per 4.5 gallons and saw a...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

05-05-2013, 10:44 PM

Replies: 177

Open discussion on using TC-W3 oil as an additive

Views: 68,889

Posted By NismoMax80

Those using it once and seeing no results have...

Those using it once and seeing no results have failed to read the testimony of many with successful use.

Typically takes 3 tank fills to have a noticeable effect. Basically quieter operation.
...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

01-17-2013, 08:52 PM

Replies: 177

Open discussion on using TC-W3 oil as an additive

Views: 68,889

Posted By Beau

I truly do not understand why things have to be...

I truly do not understand why things have to be so contentious. So, either (1) it works to increase gas mileage, or (2) it does not work to increase gas mileage, or (3) it sort of works to increase...

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