Go Back   EcoModder Forum > Introductions
Register Now
 Register Now
 

Reply  Post New Thread
 
Submit Tools LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 05-10-2008, 11:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
EcoModding Lurker
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: ontario
Posts: 12

Vibe Rator - '04 Pontiac Vibe AT
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
210HP Honda Civic ,HWY commuter

Hi,
Came across this site from a Honda forum.
I commute to work 140kms a day (about 100miles?)

Saw the grill block DIY. and wondered about other aero mods for the all mighty +MPG.
Since i drive stupid distances to get a paycheck. The returns would be huge.

I have a 2001 4dr 2600lb Honda Civic with a Acura RSX 6Spd /Engine Swap.
I get approx 550kms for 12Gallon Tank.
91 Octane
So its not too bad.

xxxxxxxxx
Last sentence deleted for not realising there's HP Freaks here too :>


Last edited by FEET_; 05-10-2008 at 11:53 PM..
  Reply With Quote
Alt Today
Popular topics

Other popular topics in this forum...

   
Old 05-10-2008, 11:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
Dartmouth 2010
 
SVOboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hanover, NH
Posts: 6,447

Vegan Powa! - '91 Honda CRX DX
Team Honda
90 day: 66.52 mpg (US)
Thanks: 92
Thanked 122 Times in 90 Posts
Send a message via AIM to SVOboy Send a message via MSN to SVOboy Send a message via Yahoo to SVOboy
The car looks good, and you gotta love the k20, what's the gearing like on the six speed?

Welcome to ecomodder! I doubt you'll find any hate here.
  Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2008, 11:50 PM   #3 (permalink)
EcoModding Lurker
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: ontario
Posts: 12

Vibe Rator - '04 Pontiac Vibe AT
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by SVOboy View Post
The car looks good, and you gotta love the k20, what's the gearing like on the six speed?

Welcome to ecomodder! I doubt you'll find any hate here.
hey! i came across this site because of you, haha.

Thanks. gotta love the Vtec when it kicks in.
Thats what i love about it, a regular economical honda engine down low in the rev range... +5800rpm-8200rpm its a beast.

Gear Ratio is 4.388
Revs about 3400 Rpm @ 120kms/hr
  Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2008, 11:51 PM   #4 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
bhazard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toledo, OH
Posts: 500

2012 Golf TDI - '12 Volkswagen Golf TDI
TEAM VW AUDI Group
90 day: 45.51 mpg (US)
Thanks: 6
Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts
Yeah, theres other performance minded cars here, like mine. The difference is your car was actually meant for economy as well.
__________________
'05 Outback XT, 19 mpg

BP-turbo 93 Festiva (long gone)
1/4 mile - 12.50@111.5
Best MPG - 36.8
  Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2008, 11:55 PM   #5 (permalink)
Dartmouth 2010
 
SVOboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hanover, NH
Posts: 6,447

Vegan Powa! - '91 Honda CRX DX
Team Honda
90 day: 66.52 mpg (US)
Thanks: 92
Thanked 122 Times in 90 Posts
Send a message via AIM to SVOboy Send a message via MSN to SVOboy Send a message via Yahoo to SVOboy
Quote:
Originally Posted by FEET_ View Post
hey! i came across this site because of you, haha.

Thanks. gotta love the Vtec when it kicks in.
Thats what i love about it, a regular economical honda engine down low in the rev range... +5800rpm-8200rpm its a beast.

Gear Ratio is 4.388
Revs about 3400 Rpm @ 120kms/hr
Haha, did you see my link on honda-tech or something?

Wow, that ratio isn't very FE friendly. There aren't any alternate 6th gears out there, are there?
  Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2008, 11:56 PM   #6 (permalink)
EcoModding Lurker
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: ontario
Posts: 12

Vibe Rator - '04 Pontiac Vibe AT
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by bhazard View Post
Yeah, theres other performance minded cars here, like mine. The difference is your car was actually meant for economy as well.
Thanks for the welcome
  Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2008, 12:04 AM   #7 (permalink)
EcoModding Lurker
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: ontario
Posts: 12

Vibe Rator - '04 Pontiac Vibe AT
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by SVOboy View Post
Haha, did you see my link on honda-tech or something?

Wow, that ratio isn't very FE friendly. There aren't any alternate 6th gears out there, are there?
i believe it was this one. http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22489

ya i know.. i dont think there is a alt. 6th gear.
it would be too much labor for me anyways.
  Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2008, 12:39 AM   #8 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
bhazard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toledo, OH
Posts: 500

2012 Golf TDI - '12 Volkswagen Golf TDI
TEAM VW AUDI Group
90 day: 45.51 mpg (US)
Thanks: 6
Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts
I dont think a higher gear would be good for that car anyway, that engine thrives on higher rpms. You dont wanna get it too low to where it cant keep the car moving.
__________________
'05 Outback XT, 19 mpg

BP-turbo 93 Festiva (long gone)
1/4 mile - 12.50@111.5
Best MPG - 36.8
  Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2008, 12:51 AM   #9 (permalink)
Dartmouth 2010
 
SVOboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hanover, NH
Posts: 6,447

Vegan Powa! - '91 Honda CRX DX
Team Honda
90 day: 66.52 mpg (US)
Thanks: 92
Thanked 122 Times in 90 Posts
Send a message via AIM to SVOboy Send a message via MSN to SVOboy Send a message via Yahoo to SVOboy
I think the car would easily stay moving at 2k at 140 kmh versus 3400,
  Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2008, 12:56 AM   #10 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
bhazard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toledo, OH
Posts: 500

2012 Golf TDI - '12 Volkswagen Golf TDI
TEAM VW AUDI Group
90 day: 45.51 mpg (US)
Thanks: 6
Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts
140kph is almost 90mph. I dont think even big diesels turn as low as 2000 rpm at 90mph. Also think about what rpms it would be turning at 55mph if it did 2000 rpm at close to 90.

What speed to you travel at most frequently?

__________________
'05 Outback XT, 19 mpg

BP-turbo 93 Festiva (long gone)
1/4 mile - 12.50@111.5
Best MPG - 36.8
  Reply With Quote
Reply  Post New Thread


Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
FS: Honda Civic VX Rims and Tires ECOMODDER BENEFIT AUCTION XFi For Sale 26 02-22-2014 11:30 PM
Why I'm Choosing a Civic Over a Metro Wayneburg General Efficiency Discussion 43 03-02-2011 05:11 PM
Hybrids vs. Diesel shootout (Prius II vs Honda Civic iCDTi Turbo-diesel) bestmapman The Lounge 2 04-02-2010 10:13 AM
1991 Honda Civic 4 sale !!! Low Miles joemetro For Sale 2 02-22-2008 10:38 PM
Gasoline price jump helps Honda sell out Civic GX SVOboy General Efficiency Discussion 4 02-21-2008 10:31 AM



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright EcoModder.com