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Forum: EcoModding Central 04-18-2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,487
Posted By Ecky
I'll probably keep the Miat too. Car insurance is...

I'll probably keep the Miat too. Car insurance is like $6 per month so there's not much incentive not to have multiple cars. On the other hand, fuel here is closer to $7.50US per gallon of regular,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-18-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,063
Posted By RBurke83
Finished the front air dam-it’s 1/8” black abs...

Finished the front air dam-it’s 1/8” black abs sheet. It’s approximately 1.75” lower than the stock air dam. I attached it directly to the stock air dam using neoprene well nuts with stainless...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-22-2024, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,612
Posted By Ecky
A friend of mine recently came over from the...

A friend of mine recently came over from the 'States. He's a car enthusiast and likes big engines, and after driving on New Zealand roads, he was pretty much in agreement with me that, with the low...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-29-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,562
Posted By Ecky
I've found in my ND (similar engine), staying out...

I've found in my ND (similar engine), staying out of the second half of the pedal travel is generally worth 5+ mpg - fuel economy drops sharply at high loads. It may have more to do with the tune,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-09-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 37,315
Posted By MetroMPG
Car and Driver - 2022 Kia Carnival test

Not often you get to update a 15 year-old thread with additional relevant info ...


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https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=33404&stc=1&d=1675977837

Car and Driver...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-01-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,274
Posted By JDaly
The real costs of 80 vs 55 mph

I used krousdb and MetroMPG's marvelous Aerodynamic & rolling resistance calculator - EcoModder.com to compare my 2009 Prius at 55 and 80 and see what the real costs were. I visualized its results
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Forum: EcoModding Central 04-24-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,337
Posted By R.W.Dale
The 30 some odd mile tank fill using gps is so...

The 30 some odd mile tank fill using gps is so far from a valid or even halfway done mpg test the results weren't even worth posting.

But if course the people who believe everything on the...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 04-24-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,198
Posted By pgfpro
He's scamming and trying to sell another super FE...

He's scamming and trying to sell another super FE Carb. Got give it to him hes making some $$$ on YouTube

A 36 mile test isn't going to prove anything. Fill the tank and at least go 300 miles for...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-23-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,337
Posted By pgfpro
He should of went way more then only 36miles to...

He should of went way more then only 36miles to get a more accurate test.

IMO the carb is doing better then the other carbs he tested based on a smaller jet and smaller single emulsion tube. The...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-27-2022, 10:41 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,323
Posted By Blacktree
The video is up! Let me know what you think. ...

The video is up! Let me know what you think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEQysHouoOo
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-08-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,059
Posted By 19bonestock88
19bonestock88 becomes the custodian of the legendary AeroCivic!

So I my up with Ecky over last weekend and took delivery of this wonderful car which I’m referring to as “the Excalibur of hypermiling”. So far I’ve done nothing further than put miles on it and get...
Forum: For Sale 03-06-2022, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By 19bonestock88
Send Ecky a PM

Send Ecky a PM
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-16-2021, 07:04 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 57,570
Posted By Ecky
Sorry to hear! I'm thinking you may have cracked...

Sorry to hear! I'm thinking you may have cracked your oil pan somehow.

I've always liked the look of the C, but its really world economy is disappointing. Fuelly shows most drivers averaging...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-05-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 22,926
Posted By MetroMPG
Quick take: Fit vs. Mirage comparo!

Fit wins at...



Outward visibility: the Fit has twice as many side windows as the Mirage! There's the little triangle window ahead of the front door, but even better is the window between...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-27-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 22,926
Posted By MetroMPG
Ecomodding my $800 Honda Fit 5-speed beater [was "Picking up my..."]

For those who didn't read about it in our cheap 35 MPG highway beater megathread (https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/efficient-cheap-beaters-used-car-ads-35-mpg-30489.html), I bought this...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-27-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,784
Posted By redpoint5
Why should a turd be modified to be a smaller...

Why should a turd be modified to be a smaller turd? That's getting trapped into the same retarded line of thought that came up with the bad idea in the first place.

It should be zero, and Mother...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-27-2021, 03:04 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,040
Posted By Isaac Zachary
Even single trip (one way) fuel mileage can be...

Even single trip (one way) fuel mileage can be misleading. There are places I get 20-30mpg to get there and 99mpg (according to the MPG on the dash) to get back.

The hybrid system also messes up...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-12-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,886
Posted By Ecky
Aerocivic - Restoration and further modding

For those of you who don't habitually read the aerodynamics section of the forum, Aerocivic has come into my care. Basjoos was generous enough to entrust me with this automotive icon.

I thought...
Forum: The Lounge 03-09-2021, 02:37 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,846
Posted By jakobnev
Like a little mini version of this: ...

Like a little mini version of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XNXnarR4oM
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-31-2021, 08:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,078
Posted By Cd
Tesla Model S breaks the 200 barrier, as well as getting close to breaking the .200 cD barrier

https://www.forbes.com/wheels/news/theyve-gone-to-plaid-redesigned-tesla-model-s/

1,020 horsepower,
200 MPH
O-60 in 1.99 seconds
1/4 trap speed of 155 mph
520 miles of range
.208 drag...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-06-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,205
Posted By fujioko
212cc engine swap gives a new life to an old Honda Insight.

its been a while since I last posted.

I built a 212cc powered Honda Insight for a video series I'm working on. The primary objective of this project is to get the car to go 50 miles per...
Forum: Success Stories 09-26-2020, 05:40 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 42,544
Posted By M_a_t_t
https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-m_a_t_t-albums-...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-m_a_t_t-albums-mercury+tracer+post+swap-picture8781-20200926-044559.jpg

Do I get a sticker?!?!

:D

Every Saturday the paper I deliver for gives 20 extra...
Forum: The Lounge 09-24-2020, 10:18 PM
Replies: 732
Views: 45,865
Posted By deluxx
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29185&stc=1&d=1601000266
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-20-2020, 07:09 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 123,046
Posted By Ecky
Hah! I'd probably have tried to...

Hah!





I'd probably have tried to tow it with the stock engine too. Once it was up to speed it was fine - with the stock ending it might have been a 4th gear only / max 50mph sort of deal,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-19-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 123,046
Posted By Ecky
Small update. Some reasons my fuel economy isn't...

Small update. Some reasons my fuel economy isn't better include frequent towing. Today's load had a chimney in the back. Car was sitting pretty dang low!

https://i.imgur.com/VEOJPHO.jpg
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