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Forum: Hybrids 01-28-2025, 11:20 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 74,467
Posted By Logic
Thx! That is not obvious to ...er many. ...

Thx!
That is not obvious to ...er many. Especially here.
My thoughts go deeper than that on the subject, but not here...

"...I'm a biochemist..."
Ah-ha! :)
See...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-28-2025, 06:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 248
Posted By Logic
As its a very particular question specific to one...

As its a very particular question specific to one engine type, I'd ask on
https://turbobricks.com/index.php
Forum: Hybrids 01-28-2025, 05:36 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 74,467
Posted By Logic
Catalysts: IMHO the exhaust catalyst/s in the...

Catalysts:
IMHO the exhaust catalyst/s in the wrong place!
Intake Catalysts is what we need! :)

Pyrolysis: If one heats fuel (no air) with say exhaust heat you end up with Methane type gases...
Forum: Hybrids 01-27-2025, 04:40 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 74,467
Posted By Logic
Pleasure :) Shout if you want to conference...

Pleasure :)
Shout if you want to conference call and throw ideas around etc with your friends.
Or just post.

Complete electric:
Nope! :) See the video here:...
Forum: Hybrids 01-27-2025, 02:51 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 74,467
Posted By Logic
"...I have a lathe..." :) See; I knew that! ...

"...I have a lathe..." :) See; I knew that! lol! :)

You're talking about those Motor-Generator-Starters that fit between the engine and gearbox on some hybrid models right?
They may be made...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-26-2025, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By kach22i
Cool project. I was aghast at the gaps...

Cool project.

I was aghast at the gaps around my S10 pickup truck headlights until I realized that is where the engine intake gets it air from.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-26-2025, 03:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
Now block part of the grill! But only if you...

Now block part of the grill! But only if you trust and watch your temperature gauge!
Forum: Hybrids 01-25-2025, 03:31 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 74,467
Posted By Logic
I do too. It's just all those extra controls I...

I do too. It's just all those extra controls I feel would be better integrated with the existing controls.
Combining the throttle with the motor throttle and the brakes with regen should work OK...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-25-2025, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By j-c-c
I can see no harm, I like, and it would be...

I can see no harm, I like, and it would be interesting what a before and after tuff test would show on the surrounding surfaces of any calming effects of the headlight cover install.:thumbup:.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-25-2025, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By freebeard
This is the most Ecomoddery thing we've seen in...

This is the most Ecomoddery thing we've seen in days. Thanks. The second sketch is especially well done.
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-18-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By Piotrsko
Alzheimer's seems to be related to heredity AND...

Alzheimer's seems to be related to heredity AND lack of significant daily challenge to the thought process. Currently cant do anything about heredity, CAN over drug the subject suppressing symptoms,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-26-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By aerohead
some old Volvo data

I ran across a file for CAR and DRIVER's road test of the 1985 Volvo 760 GLE wagon:
Cd 0.41
Af 2.16 meters-square
Curb weight 3236-pounds
205/55VR-16 tires
185-bhp @ 5300 rpm
Road Load @...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-20-2024, 05:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By Piwoslaw
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35166&d=1726823960

Aeromods on a brick - impressive.
Keeping them discreet -priceless:thumbup:

I admire trying to squeeze even more km...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-19-2024, 11:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By aerohead
' sympathetic aero mods '

To the un-trained eye, your color-matched mods will probably pass as 'OEM' structures. And at 34-mpg, the 'old girl' is exceeding the mpg of some current crossover utility vehicles, which have...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-20-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,605
Posted By Paulbstockton6@hotmail.co
Have you been totally honest with yourself with a...

Have you been totally honest with yourself with a compression and leak down test ? It sounds like you have excessive blowby with the amount of oil you say is collecting in the intake...not normal. ...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-20-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,605
Posted By hayden55
I would also try a piston soak. Cut my oil...

I would also try a piston soak. Cut my oil consumption down to less than a 1/4 of what it was. Improved every thing
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-19-2023, 10:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,605
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
A catch can is always good, but the oily vapours...

A catch can is always good, but the oily vapours getting routed to the intake tract might not be much a matter of concern, as long as they don't condensate so easily or don't get mixed with...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,605
Posted By hayden55
Just curious how much are you catching? Vacuum...

Just curious how much are you catching? Vacuum assisted catch can are notoriously inefficient.
I use an open air catch can and its helpful for condensed fuel vapor in the winter on my prius. I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,605
Posted By freebeard
Your perspective depends on how big a pile of...

Your perspective depends on how big a pile of money you're camped out on. :)

Different strokes for different folks. It's not the Lawless West, you can't just pour used motor oil on the ground. At...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,605
Posted By oil pan 4
Venting the pcv to the ground is perfectly legal...

Venting the pcv to the ground is perfectly legal here. Why would I want to filter the air, then contaminate it with oil and combustion byproducts and allow the oily, combustion byproduct air it to be...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-16-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,662
Posted By aerohead
'affixing the wing'

* the flow extender will not be exposed to significant aerodynamic loads, and some tape systems adhere so strongly that, you might destroy the device whenever you attempt to remove it.
* a lanyard,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-14-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,662
Posted By freebeard
Super [ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate] glue? Deadheres...

Super [ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate] glue? Deadheres with rubbing alchohol.
Forum: Introductions 02-14-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,991
Posted By freebeard
The morally superior EV owner would run Edison...

The morally superior EV owner would run Edison nickel-iron batteries.

And Tetrataenite motors.
Forum: Introductions 02-13-2023, 11:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,991
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Some EV owners seem to really believe they have...

Some EV owners seem to really believe they have "moral superiority" over anybody else, while others seem to see themselves as smarter than anybody else by taking an advantage as they perceive...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-12-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,662
Posted By kach22i
Double sided tape, maybe a great idea, maybe a...

Double sided tape, maybe a great idea, maybe a really bad idea - time will tell.

Thank you for the additional information.
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