Echo-Troll Ecomodding Project

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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 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)

External links

EcoModder.com