Aerodynamic mods on the "Tank"

[Christ]

Originally Posted by Domman56

Is it a V6 ECOtech? I'd actually consider that

If you lived in Au, you'd be able to find one. They're Holden engines. They're almost the same displacement as your 5.0L engine, something like 4.2L.

There are also Diesel EcoTec (no H) engines, made by Fiat, Isuzu, and Daewoo, for Opel and Chevrolet models. None in the US, though.

[Domman56]

Originally Posted by Christ

If you lived in Au, you'd be able to find one. They're Holden engines. They're almost the same displacement as your 5.0L engine, something like 4.2L.

There are also Diesel EcoTec (no H) engines, made by Fiat, Isuzu, and Daewoo, for Opel and Chevrolet models. None in the US, though.

yeah thanks I'll look into the V6 I'd be willing to have the motor imported

I know they're not availible in the US

[MetroMPG]

Re: aeroshell for this car:




Source: Roland Wiench's 1977 Chevrolet El Camino

Knowing the guy who did the EV conversion to this car, this is likely a custom job.

[mcrews]

Originally Posted by Domman56

Anyone have any more suggestions?

I want to do a flat underbelly but don't know how that would work with this car

If you would do a search for under belly, you'd be surprised how .......BLANK....your question will seem.
Why is 'this car' any different from any other car here? (that a retorical question....don't answer it)
If you really are going to be a nuclear engineer, with a college degree provided by the navy, then using the search button will open your mind to all kinds of opprotunities.
And come on....you haven't even crawled under the car to take pictures to ask questions...
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...eld-10880.html

here i did your first searh for you

your 18, you have ignored every effort made, at some point, you HAVE TO DO THE WORK.

[Domman56]

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

Re: aeroshell for this car:




Source: Roland Wiench's 1977 Chevrolet El Camino

Knowing the guy who did the EV conversion to this car, this is likely a custom job.

This looks great i may consider that

[Domman56]

Originally Posted by mcrews

If you would do a search for under belly, you'd be surprised how .......BLANK....your question will seem.
Why is 'this car' any different from any other car here? (that a retorical question....don't answer it)
If you really are going to be a nuclear engineer, with a college degree provided by the navy, then using the search button will open your mind to all kinds of opprotunities.
And come on....you haven't even crawled under the car to take pictures to ask questions...
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...eld-10880.html

here i did your first searh for you

your 18, you have ignored every effort made, at some point, you HAVE TO DO THE WORK.

The reason i asked is because many newer cars have a flatter underbelly than mine does so i'm thinking it may require more pieces than yours

I had already looked at yours and you seem to have it a little easier but i haven't really tried it on my car so i'm not sure what materials i'd have to use or how to apply them

[BamZipPow]

You might have to build some supports or standoffs to mount yer lower body panel to...

[Domman56]

Originally Posted by BamZipPow

You might have to build some supports or standoffs to mount yer lower body panel to...

Thanks man i'll look into that

[Nigel]

Originally Posted by Christ

If you lived in Au, you'd be able to find one. They're Holden engines. They're almost the same displacement as your 5.0L engine, something like 4.2L.

There are also Diesel EcoTec (no H) engines, made by Fiat, Isuzu, and Daewoo, for Opel and Chevrolet models. None in the US, though.

The Holden V6 ecotec is a 3.8ltr (based on a buick I believe?) the 4.2 (253ci) is an old school V8 -designed around AU only "Red motor" 6 cylinder components, and is a good motor, but not a very fuel efficient one. There was also a 5 liter (308 ci) version.
The V6's are a very common swap into lots of cars,there are kits to put them into everything from Transits to Mazda B2200's.

[Domman56]

Originally Posted by Nigel

The Holden V6 ecotec is a 3.8ltr (based on a buick I believe?) the 4.2 (253ci) is an old school V8 -designed around AU only "Red motor" 6 cylinder components, and is a good motor, but not a very fuel efficient one. There was also a 5 liter (308 ci) version.
The V6's are a very common swap into lots of cars,there are kits to put them into everything from Transits to Mazda B2200's.

which motor are you saying isnt' efficient? the 4.2 or the 3.8