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You know you're an ecomodder if/when... One of the more popular threads on EcoModder, this is a lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek look at the many potential signs and symptoms that you may be more interested in fuel economy than the average person... By Tango Charlie - 2491 replies
In forum: The Lounge
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Boat tail project based on a single wheel trailer... BamZipPow's epic customization & refinement of a single-wheel, drag-reducing trailer used on his already extensively aero-modified 1998 Toyota T-100 pickup. "Mileage is averaging around 27mpg with the trailer," he says, which he estimates is about a 2 MPG improvement. By BamZipPow - 1083 replies
In forum: Aerodynamics
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My 1991 Talon TSi Compound Turbo AWD It would almost be easier to list what hasn't been done engine wise to this car. Suffice to say that he gets mid 40 mpg with an auto, and is pretty darn fast. Check out this extensive build here. By pgfpro - 456 replies
In forum: EcoModding Central
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Aero RV (custom boat tail for '95 Ford E-350 Class C motorhome) Orbywan says: "About a month ago I decided to build a boat tail for my 95 E-350 Ford 25 foot turbo diesel Class C motor home. I read the aerodynamics study NASA did at Dryden Air Force base back in the late 60’s on the squared off E-150 van about 20 times, as well as several other studies, drew up some plans and three weeks later and some serious sweat the prototype is done and tested." Initial results show about a 20% mpg improvement. By orbywan - 189 replies
In forum: Aerodynamics
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VW Lupo 3L --> 2L Vekke has taken one of the world's most efficient cars and is modifying it extensively for even better results. "Best fuel consumption so far is 2.24 L/100km at 80 km/h average speed, which equals 105 MPG (US) at 50 MPH avg. speed." By Vekke - 389 replies
In forum: EcoModding Central
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