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Forum: EcoModding Central 05-22-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,632
Posted By Piwoslaw
Block heaters are good, but remember about their...

Block heaters are good, but remember about their electrical consumption...

Putting a heating pad on the trasmission (as freebeard mentioned) and/or on the oilpan will supplement the block heater....
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-08-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 31,334
Posted By Daox
Automatically actuated grill block - Mk3

So, I've tried this before, and each time its become a pain in the butt in some way. This isn't abnormal in the product development process, so we keep refining the design until we come up with...
Forum: Hybrids 08-31-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,556
Posted By S Keith
Too much guys. :P It's a solid system. I've...

Too much guys. :P

It's a solid system. I've installed two. If you're battery is just imbalanced or suffering from more self-discharge than usual, it's almost a sure thing to get months/years of...
Forum: Hybrids 08-30-2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,556
Posted By S Keith
IMHO, 48 hours is way too long. 30 hrs from a...

IMHO, 48 hours is way too long. 30 hrs from a known flat battery is the max.
Forum: Hybrids 08-26-2016, 02:51 AM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,889
Posted By RedDevil
On my Insight pack I saw residual voltage on the...

On my Insight pack I saw residual voltage on the terminals for some time after switch off.
The battery cells are cut off all right but the control electronics have capacitors etc. that hold some...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-13-2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,569
Posted By NoD~
When I first got mine, it needed the IMA battery...

When I first got mine, it needed the IMA battery charged, so it disabled it and I thought nothing of it. Suddenly one day, 12v battery got low enough that not even my display gauges would work.....
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-23-2016, 01:09 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 44,666
Posted By NoD~
Here's the headlights compared... ...

Here's the headlights compared...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26074&d=1559070060

Installation is pretty easy. The ring comes out so you can install that first, then...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-16-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 44,666
Posted By NoD~
Had a friend hook me up with some spare aluminum....

Had a friend hook me up with some spare aluminum. Wasn't as thin as I was wanting, but it worked all the same.

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26067&d=1559069932

I'm no...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-28-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,633
Posted By The donkey CRX
Reply to NoD

In the winter, I preheat the water to 180 degrees before beginning my 54 mile commute and have the grill 100% blocked. When I EOC the heat in the block drops below 150 degrees. So even though the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-08-2016, 09:56 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 51,363
Posted By Daox
Hurray, I got the one spark plug out. I took...

Hurray, I got the one spark plug out. I took some advise I found while googling the problem. So, I warmed up the engine and then attempted to remove it. It still was more difficult than the others...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-13-2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,164
Posted By aerohead
projected frontal area

There is some confusion over the use of the term 'frontal area.'
The proper terminology used by all automotive aerodynamicists is 'projected frontal area.'
All automotive coefficients of...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-13-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,343
Posted By MPGomatic
2016 Prius Glides Like a Champ

I was knocked out by the numbers when I drove the 2016 Prius at the launch event in Southern California. I finally got hold of one to test here in Jersey last week. Here's a ten mile stunt drive …
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-29-2015, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By pletby
Here's a few pics of the install. I could not...

Here's a few pics of the install. I could not use the included strap to mount the heater. I elected to use zip ties on the heater hoses close to the heater itself. I'm not sure I like this yet,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-26-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By pletby
Circulating Tank Heater Install in 2000 Honda Civic

Thought I'd start a new thread for this as I didn't have much luck searching for successful installs in a Honda Civic.

The heater is a 1000 Watt Circulating Tank Heater that needs to be low in the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-21-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 17,195
Posted By firehawk618
That would be great. If it is in fact on top of...

That would be great. If it is in fact on top of the canister then I am simply missing the connector that's hiding behind the intake.

It was a late night and could easily be over looking it.
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-16-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,064
Posted By Obormot
other installations of this device (not mine): ...

other installations of this device (not mine):

https://d-a.d-cd.net/ec980dcs-960.jpg

http://nexiaclub.perm.ru/download/file.php?id=377&t=1&sid=e2042b54dee193b666caa21ffd6fee9c
...
Forum: Hybrids 12-08-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 40,661
Posted By Baltothewolf
No. It won't. It can't balance the battery unless...

No. It won't. It can't balance the battery unless all the cells reach 100%. With that being said, 30 hours should be the max you need to charge. It's literally impossible to put more then 6AH into...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 667,231
Posted By Cd
Some CFD flow images of the car, and some of a...

Some CFD flow images of the car, and some of a standard car without the aero modifications : http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab338/monkeyb17/hgg5.jpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-09-2014, 03:14 AM
Replies: 357
Views: 141,577
Posted By The donkey CRX
John, based on your above parameters, the best...

John, based on your above parameters, the best speed for optimal MPG is between 38 and 40 MPH. At 40 MPH my 92 VX is at about 1100 RPM and vacuum between 15 and 20 inches. This gives me between 90...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-04-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,811
Posted By ever_green
Over square operation and Specific Range

Overview
I recently read an article about over square engine operation on aircraft engines. This was perhaps one of the most interesting reads I had for engine efficiency and operation. You can find...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-24-2014, 06:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,751
Posted By u.steinlechner
Aerodynamic Bumper

Hello,

first I like to introduce myself.
I am Ulrich Steinlechner from Germany and I developed a aerodynamic bumper to save fuel.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-22-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,064
Posted By aerohead
The "Kamm-back" (K-form)

With some of the preliminary images behind us now,it's time to get into the tasty stuff.
This thread will cover the 'K-form' which is commonly referred to as the "Kamm-back",which is a misnomer due...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-20-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,777
Posted By MetroMPG
I've only owned one Nissan. It was an old,...

I've only owned one Nissan. It was an old, low-kms, ridiculously soft-riding Sentra station wagon. :D Had no complaints about reliability (though I didn't own it very long).

Ironically, it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-04-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 55,630
Posted By cbaber
$9000 for 60 MPG? Why didn't the just get some...

$9000 for 60 MPG? Why didn't the just get some advice from WD40's Civic VX (http://ecomodder.com/forum/em-fuel-log.php?vehicleid=4173)? They covered 2000 miles during summer, WD40 has covered 68,000...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-27-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 103,946
Posted By HypermilerAX
I had made a thread about this. ...

I had made a thread about this.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/do-all-excel-calculator-24478.html

The file is attached in the first post. Go on the Cd/Cr tab. You'll probably have...
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