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Forum: EcoModding Central 04-16-2024, 12:13 AM
Replies: 12
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Posted By Ecky
Ecky considering another Insight

Recently I've taken interest in getting another Insight. Fuel prices are on the rise, and 58mpg highway from the convertible just doesn't cut it for the occasional weekend trip. Plus, there have been...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-13-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 129,385
Posted By deanznz
and another video of 3 parts, where the guy talks...

and another video of 3 parts, where the guy talks about "De-atomization in intake tract in IC racing engines PART 1" by Darin Morgan
youtube.com/watch?v=f8XG9T8v-ng
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-13-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 129,385
Posted By deanznz
Hi pgfpro, I keep meaning to post this video...

Hi pgfpro, I keep meaning to post this video "Tuning Lean Cruise" by Julian Edgar. The key part I thought that may be helpful is at 4:40 where he describes fuel enrichment to overcome the hole when...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-11-2024, 04:35 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,181
Posted By Ecky
Small update: I installed some window wind...

Small update:

I installed some window wind deflectors which reduce buffeting significantly when the windows are down, or partway down. They also noticeably drop wind noise when the top is up,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-28-2024, 12:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,069
Posted By Logic
A quick look points to it being a solid lbricant...

A quick look points to it being a solid lbricant and possibly soluble in hydrocarbons.
A quick search points to it being a good solid lubricant:...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-28-2024, 12:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,069
Posted By Logic
Hmmm... good point. However: The quench...

Hmmm... good point.
However:
The quench distance when burning hydrogen is 0.5mm vs 2-2.5 mm for petrol/diesel.

ie: If the surfaces are producing a tiny amount of hydrogen the boundary layer...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-24-2024, 01:39 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 24,852
Posted By freebeard
I have, for some time, believed in hot, abiotic...

I have, for some time, believed in hot, abiotic oil as an alternative to dinosaur juice as an explanation of the source of petroleum. Now, that same mechanism is suggested for terrestrial stores of...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-14-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,181
Posted By Ecky
Not exactly an update, but I'm planning some lawn...

Not exactly an update, but I'm planning some lawn edging side skirts, and to possible extend the wind deflectors around the front and rear tires.

After reading Phase's thread about smaller wheels...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-30-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,181
Posted By Ecky
Some more towing shenanigans. Who'd have thought...

Some more towing shenanigans. Who'd have thought that a 2 seater convertible would be a great choice when an ad says, "please bring a truck".

https://i.imgur.com/MG5GwZ8l.jpg


Lately I've...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-11-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,260
Posted By MPGeo
40 MPG "Ecovette" by Legit Street Cars

Found info from few years back on a 40mpg C5 corvette.

Achieving 40mph w/ basically a "Lean-Tune". Very informative video series.

Thought I would share.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-24-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 129,385
Posted By redneck
. Thanks for the updates.:thumbup: ...

.

Thanks for the updates.:thumbup:

Video was good, music was fitting. Camaro looks great.

CAN' WAIT TO SEE IT KICKING ASS...;)

Definity a Super cool project...:cool:
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-24-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 129,385
Posted By freebeard
No need for sorrow. It was constructive criticism.

No need for sorrow. It was constructive criticism.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-18-2023, 09:09 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 129,385
Posted By Joggernot
Sorry, but I'm "color challenged" :) so I don't...

Sorry, but I'm "color challenged" :) so I don't see anything in the black thumbnails. Yes, I tried putting them in Paint, but no luck. Please keep posting.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-18-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 129,385
Posted By freebeard
No problem for me. I read all Recent Posts. but...

No problem for me. I read all Recent Posts. but haven't felt need to comment.
Forum: Saving@Home 12-02-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 22,089
Posted By oil pan 4
Soaking ready to burn fire wood in used motor oil...

Soaking ready to burn fire wood in used motor oil works very well.
The logs are soaking up way more oil than I thought they would and burn the oil off at a nice slow rate that doesn't make for a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-29-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,500
Posted By Isaac Zachary
I wasn't asking a question. Just an observation. ...

I wasn't asking a question. Just an observation.

The volumetric ratio of liquid gasoline to air is about 8900:1 when the ratio by mass is 14.7:1 and the gasoline is a liquid. If you boil the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-29-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,500
Posted By Isaac Zachary
One thing to keep in mind with gaseous fuels is...

One thing to keep in mind with gaseous fuels is that the gas displaces some of the potential air, reducing power, unless it's force induction.
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,500
Posted By Ecky
160 gallons of gasoline vapor has the same energy...

160 gallons of gasoline vapor has the same energy content as 1 gallon of liquid gasoline - minus the energy needed to vaporize it.

Engines already turn 0.02 grams of liquid gasoline into 0.02...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,500
Posted By Ecky
Doing a bit of math using vaporization rate...

Doing a bit of math using vaporization rate calculators:

Assumed injection amount - 0.02g per cylinder per cycle
Molecular weight of gasoline - 100.2g/mol
Mass transfer coefficient - 0.18 m hr...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,500
Posted By Ecky
I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'd like to know...

I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'd like to know what you're basing these assertions on.



Based on?



How long is needed?
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,500
Posted By Ecky
This stands to reason.

This stands to reason.
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,500
Posted By Hersbird
I think what you get with gasoline vapors is what...

I think what you get with gasoline vapors is what was a 200hp (or whatever) motor making 20hp instead. It does mean it will be running wide open so limiting throttle body losses, and it can run...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,500
Posted By Ecky
Sure, but timing (from my experience with engine...

Sure, but timing (from my experience with engine tuning) tends to be worth only a few percent - maybe 5% tops, unless it's very drastically off (tens of degrees). Most engine programs have slightly...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,500
Posted By Ecky
What I'm curious about is, why propane-powered...

What I'm curious about is, why propane-powered engines produce approximately the same power produced relative to the BTUs of the fuel put in, as gasoline, even though the propane is already fully...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-17-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 129,385
Posted By Piotrsko
Could be when it's cood you aren't getting enough...

Could be when it's cood you aren't getting enough vaporization and consequently not enough percentage of water addition in the mixture
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