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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-25-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,390
Posted By funkhoss
I installed a kill switch in my Metro in early...

I installed a kill switch in my Metro in early 2015, when the car had ~130,000 miles. Ever since then, I've used P&G with EOC 100% of the time. That's right: no "normal" driving for 6+ years. Even...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-22-2021, 11:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,390
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
They're everywhere! :D

They're everywhere! :D
Forum: Success Stories 06-22-2021, 10:00 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 36,031
Posted By funkhoss
I pulse and glide with engine-off coasting 100%...

I pulse and glide with engine-off coasting 100% of the time.

Depending on the power of the engine (i.e., whether I'm driving our "little car" or our "big car"), and depending the length and slope...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-14-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,332
Posted By funkhoss
Ain't the internet great? It's good to have you...

Ain't the internet great? It's good to have you here, and thanks for the kind words!



Without doubt, the single most important "mod" you can make is to adjust the nut behind the wheel.
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Forum: EcoModding Central 05-14-2021, 05:23 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,332
Posted By Desert_Slim
Funkhoss, got no clue how I ended up on this...

Funkhoss, got no clue how I ended up on this page.. but I want you to know that your build thread is the reason I joined ecomodder. Awesome work! I’m off to head down the rabbit hole of ecomodding...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-26-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,332
Posted By funkhoss
We hauled some scrap metal to the local recyclers...

We hauled some scrap metal to the local recyclers over the weekend (see pics attached). Most of the stuff was various junk that was on our property when we bought it, but some of it was leftovers...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-14-2020, 10:20 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,332
Posted By deluxx
Hey funkhoss ! I am about 2 hours from Henry, VA...

Hey funkhoss ! I am about 2 hours from Henry, VA are you offering driving lessons and car shows?? :cool:
Forum: Success Stories 07-14-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,738
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
IIRC that's what pulse and glide is meant to be....

IIRC that's what pulse and glide is meant to be. Never tried it.

On a sidenote, have you ever considered a transmission swap if you could actually find a 6-speed one with a broader gear spread?
Forum: Success Stories 07-14-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,563
Posted By funkhoss
The average speed was most likely between 40 and...

The average speed was most likely between 40 and 45 MPH.



Absolutely sure. :thumbup:

See the build thread here:...
Forum: Success Stories 07-14-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,738
Posted By ptitviet
Hi! That's a very nice car! What I would...

Hi! That's a very nice car! What I would recommend is to practise if possible on your trips pulse and glide. The more powerful the engine, the bigger improvements you will see with this technique.
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Forum: Success Stories 06-24-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,695
Posted By funkhoss
Sure! There's one additional factor that...

Sure!

There's one additional factor that wasn't on my list of "mods" that I'll mention before I do: we run ethanol-free gas 100% of the time. We live in a very rural area, but it turns out that...
Forum: Success Stories 03-06-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,094
Posted By MetroMPG
Turtle First 70 MPG trip (3.4 L/100 km) in the Mirage 1.2L, 5-speed

Woohoo!


https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27642&stc=1&d=1583507228


70 MPG (US) = 3.4 L/100 km indicated

This was for a 79 km / 49 mile one-way trip.
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-08-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,332
Posted By funkhoss
94 Caprice Wagon project--now 50.55 MPG with "3/4 ton" drivetrain/suspension

I know it’s been awhile (over three years) since the last update on this project, but I thought I’d go ahead and report on the changes I’ve been slowly making.

In short: the car is now...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-23-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,332
Posted By funkhoss
Some responses to some of the thoughts and...

Some responses to some of the thoughts and questions that have been shared...





Yes, both of these solutions could theoretically work. But the problem with leaving the 2.14 ratio 7.5" axle...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-17-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,332
Posted By funkhoss
The LT1 has 330 lb/ft of torque, which, because...

The LT1 has 330 lb/ft of torque, which, because of the B-body cam, comes in at a very low RPM. It's like an RV cam.

I try to keep the engine between 700 and 1000 RPM as much as possible.

On...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-17-2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,332
Posted By mwilliamshs
With a ring and pinion of 2.14:1 and the NV3500...

With a ring and pinion of 2.14:1 and the NV3500 OD of 0.73:1 and 29" tires, engine rpm at 60 mph should be 1,086.

EDIT: ha we posted at the same time. Guess my math was right tho ;)
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-17-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,332
Posted By funkhoss
Thanks! :D The tires are at about 46 psi. ...

Thanks! :D

The tires are at about 46 psi. Sidewall max is 44.

It does slightly less than 1000 RPM at 55 MPH. So slightly less than 1090 at 60 and slightly less than 1273 at 70.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-16-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,332
Posted By funkhoss
94 Caprice Wagon project--now 50.55 MPG with "3/4 ton" drivetrain/suspension

UPDATE 1/8/20: To read about this car as it is currently configured, please jump to this post: https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/94-caprice-wagon-5-7l-project-46-mpg-33961-8.html#post614665...
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