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Echo-Troll
Contents
The Car :
| Car Model, Year, Transmission : | EPA City : | EPA Hwy : | EPA Combined : | Your Average MPG : | Description : |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex. Toyota Echo Sedan, 2005, Manual | 30 MPG (US) | 38 MPG (US) | 33 MPG (US) | 58 MPG (US) | Echo-Troll Modding Thread |
EcoModding Project :
Hi Hypermilers!
HyperMileQC and I are starting an aeromodding project on a Toyota Echo 2005 Manual 5 Speed 1.5 L : The Echo-Troll Project!
EPA : 30 City \ 38 HWY \ 33 Combined MPG (US)
My MPG's : 60 to 105 MPG in a 4.16 Miles commute \ 60 to 73.5 mpg on Highway
- Echo-Troll Modding Thread (2005 Toyota Echo) | (Other Links)
Echo-Troll Modification Project
- The Ultimate Goal :
Our goal is to reach the 3.0 L/100Km (78.4 MPG) Score at 50 MPH and maybe 2.5 L/100Km (94.09 MPG) Ultimate goal. For now we haved reached 3.2 L/100Km (73.5 MPG).
- Car Stock Accessories : A/C, Mechanic Power Steering.
Car Modifications List :
Instrumentation :
| Modification : | Efficiency Improvement : | Average Cost : | Time Effort : | More Description : |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScanGauge-II | Really big improvement | 150$ CAN | 1 Hour | OBD-II instant mpg gauge. |
Aerodynamic Mods :
Aerodynamic Mods - Deletion :
| Modification : | Efficiency Improvement : | Average Cost : | Time Effort : | More Description : |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Side Mirror | Maybe 1% | 5$ CAN | 2 hours | Removed the mirror and replaced by coroplast plate. |
Aerodynamic Mods - Fabrication :
| Modification : | Efficiency Improvement : | Average Cost : | Time Effort : | More Description : |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth Wheel Covers | 2.15% | 17$ CAN | 3 hours | Pizza pans nailed to the original cover. |
| Windshield Wiper Deflector | 1.50% | 10$ CAN | 2 hours | Coroplast deflector to remove wiper from AF. |
| Grille Block | Maybe 1-2% | 10$ CAN | 4 hours | Styrofoam covered with duct tape to block the grille opening. |
| Front and Rear Wheel Spats | Maybe 1% | 0$ | 35 Mins | Small coroplast deflector before the tire. |
| Complete Underbody Panelling (Belly Pan) | Maybe 2-4% | 25$ CAN | 15 hours | Coroplast panels covering underside. |
| Sealed Gaps | below 0.5% | 5$ CAN | 40 Mins | Weatherstripping tape used to seal gaps around lights and doors. |
| Front and Rear Wheel Arch Mud Flaps | Below 0.5% | 0$ | 20 Mins | Coroplast nailed ans duct taped to prevent dirt accumulating in the belly pan. |
| Side Skirts | Maybe 1% | 0$ | 2 hours | Coroplast skirt to help AF to attach on the side of the car. |
| Rear Wheel Skirts | Maybe 2% | 10$ | 2 hours | Coroplast wheel skirt to help AF to from being deattached by the wheel arch. |
| Kammback Spoiler | Maybe 2-3% | 2$ | 30 Mins | Coroplast and Duct Tape Kammback to maintain attached flow at the rear. |
Drivetrain Mods :
Drivetrain Mods - Engine Mechanical :
| Modification : | Efficiency Improvement : | Average Cost : | Time Effort : | More Description : |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Air Intake (WAI) | Maybe 1% | 0$ | 2 Mins | Only removed the intake tube. |
| Mobil 1 0w-30 Synthetic Advanced Fuel Economy | Maybe 1% | 27$ | 30 Mins | Next oil change : Mobil 1 0w-30 Synthetic Advanced Fuel Economy |
Drivetrain Mods - Engine Accessory :
| Modification : | Efficiency Improvement : | Average Cost : | Time Effort : | More Description : |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Steering Belt Remove | Maybe 1-2% | 0$ | 1 Min | Shlak, and it was done. |
| Air Conditioning Remove | Maybe 1% | 0$ | 2 Hours | Removed the A/C Radiator, hoses, compressor, and replaced the serpentine belt by a shorter one. |
| Mechanical Water Pump Remove | Maybe 2-4% | ~620$ | 5 days | Electric Water Pump and EWP & Fan Digital Controller installation and testing |
Drivetrain Mods - Transmission/Differential :
| Modification : | Efficiency Improvement : | Average Cost : | Time Effort : | More Description : |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Name of the modification you made) | (Ex, 10%) | (Ex, S10 USD) | (Ex, 1 Hour) | (Description of the Mod) |
Electrical mods :
| Modification : | Efficiency Improvement : | Average Cost : | Time Effort : | More Description : |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Disable | Maybe 1% | 0$ | 5 Mins | Destroyed the DRL switch. |
| LED Front Side Marker, Rear Side Marker, Blinkers, 1 of 2 Plate Light, Brake Lights, High-Mount and Roof Light. | 78 Watts Reduction | 50$ | 30 Minutes | LED Lights are superior. |
Wheel & Tire Mods :
| Modification : | Efficiency Improvement : | Average Cost : | Time Effort : | More Description : |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRR Summer Tire up to 50 Psi (Front) and 50 Psi (Rear) | 2-3% | 0$ | 5 Mins | Michelin Defenders LRR Tires. |
Other Mods :
| Modification : | Efficiency Improvement : | Average Cost : | Time Effort : | More Description : |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Name of the modification you made) | (Ex, 10%) | (Ex, S10 USD) | (Ex, 1 Hour) | (Description of the Mod) |
Unproven Mods :
| Modification : | Efficiency Improvement : | Average Cost : | Time Effort : | More Description : |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Name of the modification you made) | (Ex, 10%) | (Ex, S10 USD) | (Ex, 1 Hour) | (Description of the Mod) |
References
Forum thread links
Echo-Troll Modding Thread (2005 Toyota Echo)
