Comments on: 376 MPG in 1973! http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/ A Scrapbook of the Green World Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:57:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: johann http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/comment-page-1/#comment-66110 johann Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:12:57 +0000 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/#comment-66110 First of all, this car is a three-wheeled chain drive vehicle. Striped of all unnecessary weight. Second, the whole engine is insulated, the intake and carburetor is insulated, part of the radiator is insulated, the fuel ( gasoline ) is pre-heated. Third, the carburetor ( running lean)and engine( ignition timing) is adjusted for a constant speed, low RPM on engine, very well inflated tires ( I can't remember for sure, but I think the rear wheel was a solid rubber tire), They raised the temperature to make the gasoline evaporate into much smaller droplets. That means less fuel needed and more power output. Now look at the year 1973, this was the year that the emission control laws on cars was put in effect and regulated by the fed's. Was there any more sponsored contest like this after that?..........not that I know of ! Raising temperature on engines will raise carbon oxides in the exhaust. Even in modern days engine you can pre-heat the fuel, just hook the fuel line to a cooper tubing , tie the tubing to the upper radiator hose and insulate the tubing and upper radiator hose, then run it to the injection system. Warmer fuel atomize better ( the droplets of gasoline are smaller) and will burn faster and cleaner , that translate to get more power with less fuel. You can raise the tire pressure by 5 lbs, I found out that the thread-wear is very good and stable and even. Aerodynamics is another factor in fuel gain, mirrors- antennas-fenders-. Use the right oil-weight for your car-engine. Heavier oil means more drag on engine parts; stay away from additives. Then google for browns gas or HHO, I got a 1991 escort station wagon and I get 38 miles a gallon city driving, Interstate is about the same. Why should I buy a high breed if I can get the same miles or better with a few dollars invested in modifications on my vehicle ? Any-one can do this. So why don't we have cars that get higher mileage/gallon. Some say the government.....that is true in part. It's our emission control laws on cars, higher miles often translate in higher emissions. Leaning engines out or adjust timing means increased engine temperature= higher emissions and overheating of piston and cylinder walls that get pitted because of excess heat. In a sponsored contest like this all this don't matter, because the only thing is to win and nothing else. As long as the car makes it through the rounds ;and the car will be a throw away car anyway, not a daily driver. First of all, this car is a three-wheeled chain drive vehicle. Striped of all unnecessary weight.
Second, the whole engine is insulated, the intake and carburetor is insulated, part of the radiator is insulated, the fuel ( gasoline ) is pre-heated.
Third, the carburetor ( running lean)and engine( ignition timing) is adjusted for a constant speed, low RPM on engine, very well inflated tires ( I can't remember for sure, but I think the rear wheel was a solid rubber tire),
They raised the temperature to make the gasoline evaporate into much smaller droplets.
That means less fuel needed and more power output.

Now look at the year 1973, this was the year that the emission control laws on cars was put in effect and regulated by the fed's.
Was there any more sponsored contest like this after that?……….not that I know of !
Raising temperature on engines will raise carbon oxides in the exhaust.

Even in modern days engine you can pre-heat the fuel, just hook the fuel line to a cooper tubing , tie the tubing to the upper radiator hose and insulate the tubing and upper radiator hose, then run it to the injection system.
Warmer fuel atomize better ( the droplets of gasoline are smaller) and will burn faster and cleaner , that translate to get more power with less fuel.
You can raise the tire pressure by 5 lbs, I found out that the thread-wear is very good and stable and even.
Aerodynamics is another factor in fuel gain, mirrors- antennas-fenders-.
Use the right oil-weight for your car-engine. Heavier oil means more drag on engine parts; stay away from additives.
Then google for browns gas or HHO,
I got a 1991 escort station wagon and I get 38 miles a gallon city driving, Interstate is about the same.
Why should I buy a high breed if I can get the same miles or better with a few dollars invested in modifications on my vehicle ? Any-one can do this.

So why don't we have cars that get higher mileage/gallon.
Some say the government…..that is true in part.
It's our emission control laws on cars, higher miles often translate in higher emissions.
Leaning engines out or adjust timing means increased engine temperature= higher emissions and overheating of piston and cylinder walls that get pitted because of excess heat.
In a sponsored contest like this all this don't matter, because the only thing is to win and nothing else. As long as the car makes it through the rounds ;and the car will be a throw away car anyway, not a daily driver.

]]> By: johann http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/comment-page-1/#comment-69906 johann Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:12:00 +0000 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/#comment-69906 First of all, this car is a three-wheeled chain drive vehicle. Striped of all unnecessary weight. Second, the whole engine is insulated, the intake and carburetor is insulated, part of the radiator is insulated, the fuel ( gasoline ) is pre-heated. Third, the carburetor ( running lean)and engine( ignition timing) is adjusted for a constant speed, low RPM on engine, very well inflated tires ( I can't remember for sure, but I think the rear wheel was a solid rubber tire), They raised the temperature to make the gasoline evaporate into much smaller droplets. That means less fuel needed and more power output. Now look at the year 1973, this was the year that the emission control laws on cars was put in effect and regulated by the fed's. Was there any more sponsored contest like this after that?..........not that I know of ! Raising temperature on engines will raise carbon oxides in the exhaust. Even in modern days engine you can pre-heat the fuel, just hook the fuel line to a cooper tubing , tie the tubing to the upper radiator hose and insulate the tubing and upper radiator hose, then run it to the injection system. Warmer fuel atomize better ( the droplets of gasoline are smaller) and will burn faster and cleaner , that translate to get more power with less fuel. You can raise the tire pressure by 5 lbs, I found out that the thread-wear is very good and stable and even. Aerodynamics is another factor in fuel gain, mirrors- antennas-fenders-. Use the right oil-weight for your car-engine. Heavier oil means more drag on engine parts; stay away from additives. Then google for browns gas or HHO, I got a 1991 escort station wagon and I get 38 miles a gallon city driving, Interstate is about the same. Why should I buy a high breed if I can get the same miles or better with a few dollars invested in modifications on my vehicle ? Any-one can do this. So why don't we have cars that get higher mileage/gallon. Some say the government.....that is true in part. It's our emission control laws on cars, higher miles often translate in higher emissions. Leaning engines out or adjust timing means increased engine temperature= higher emissions and overheating of piston and cylinder walls that get pitted because of excess heat. In a sponsored contest like this all this don't matter, because the only thing is to win and nothing else. As long as the car makes it through the rounds ;and the car will be a throw away car anyway, not a daily driver. First of all, this car is a three-wheeled chain drive vehicle. Striped of all unnecessary weight.
Second, the whole engine is insulated, the intake and carburetor is insulated, part of the radiator is insulated, the fuel ( gasoline ) is pre-heated.
Third, the carburetor ( running lean)and engine( ignition timing) is adjusted for a constant speed, low RPM on engine, very well inflated tires ( I can't remember for sure, but I think the rear wheel was a solid rubber tire),
They raised the temperature to make the gasoline evaporate into much smaller droplets.
That means less fuel needed and more power output.

Now look at the year 1973, this was the year that the emission control laws on cars was put in effect and regulated by the fed's.
Was there any more sponsored contest like this after that?……….not that I know of !
Raising temperature on engines will raise carbon oxides in the exhaust.

Even in modern days engine you can pre-heat the fuel, just hook the fuel line to a cooper tubing , tie the tubing to the upper radiator hose and insulate the tubing and upper radiator hose, then run it to the injection system.
Warmer fuel atomize better ( the droplets of gasoline are smaller) and will burn faster and cleaner , that translate to get more power with less fuel.
You can raise the tire pressure by 5 lbs, I found out that the thread-wear is very good and stable and even.
Aerodynamics is another factor in fuel gain, mirrors- antennas-fenders-.
Use the right oil-weight for your car-engine. Heavier oil means more drag on engine parts; stay away from additives.
Then google for browns gas or HHO,
I got a 1991 escort station wagon and I get 38 miles a gallon city driving, Interstate is about the same.
Why should I buy a high breed if I can get the same miles or better with a few dollars invested in modifications on my vehicle ? Any-one can do this.

So why don't we have cars that get higher mileage/gallon.
Some say the government…..that is true in part.
It's our emission control laws on cars, higher miles often translate in higher emissions.
Leaning engines out or adjust timing means increased engine temperature= higher emissions and overheating of piston and cylinder walls that get pitted because of excess heat.
In a sponsored contest like this all this don't matter, because the only thing is to win and nothing else. As long as the car makes it through the rounds ;and the car will be a throw away car anyway, not a daily driver.

]]> By: johann http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/comment-page-1/#comment-70222 johann Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:12:00 +0000 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/#comment-70222 First of all, this car is a three-wheeled chain drive vehicle. Striped of all unnecessary weight. Second, the whole engine is insulated, the intake and carburetor is insulated, part of the radiator is insulated, the fuel ( gasoline ) is pre-heated. Third, the carburetor ( running lean)and engine( ignition timing) is adjusted for a constant speed, low RPM on engine, very well inflated tires ( I can't remember for sure, but I think the rear wheel was a solid rubber tire), They raised the temperature to make the gasoline evaporate into much smaller droplets. That means less fuel needed and more power output. Now look at the year 1973, this was the year that the emission control laws on cars was put in effect and regulated by the fed's. Was there any more sponsored contest like this after that?..........not that I know of ! Raising temperature on engines will raise carbon oxides in the exhaust. Even in modern days engine you can pre-heat the fuel, just hook the fuel line to a cooper tubing , tie the tubing to the upper radiator hose and insulate the tubing and upper radiator hose, then run it to the injection system. Warmer fuel atomize better ( the droplets of gasoline are smaller) and will burn faster and cleaner , that translate to get more power with less fuel. You can raise the tire pressure by 5 lbs, I found out that the thread-wear is very good and stable and even. Aerodynamics is another factor in fuel gain, mirrors- antennas-fenders-. Use the right oil-weight for your car-engine. Heavier oil means more drag on engine parts; stay away from additives. Then google for browns gas or HHO, I got a 1991 escort station wagon and I get 38 miles a gallon city driving, Interstate is about the same. Why should I buy a high breed if I can get the same miles or better with a few dollars invested in modifications on my vehicle ? Any-one can do this. So why don't we have cars that get higher mileage/gallon. Some say the government.....that is true in part. It's our emission control laws on cars, higher miles often translate in higher emissions. Leaning engines out or adjust timing means increased engine temperature= higher emissions and overheating of piston and cylinder walls that get pitted because of excess heat. In a sponsored contest like this all this don't matter, because the only thing is to win and nothing else. As long as the car makes it through the rounds ;and the car will be a throw away car anyway, not a daily driver. First of all, this car is a three-wheeled chain drive vehicle. Striped of all unnecessary weight.
Second, the whole engine is insulated, the intake and carburetor is insulated, part of the radiator is insulated, the fuel ( gasoline ) is pre-heated.
Third, the carburetor ( running lean)and engine( ignition timing) is adjusted for a constant speed, low RPM on engine, very well inflated tires ( I can't remember for sure, but I think the rear wheel was a solid rubber tire),
They raised the temperature to make the gasoline evaporate into much smaller droplets.
That means less fuel needed and more power output.

Now look at the year 1973, this was the year that the emission control laws on cars was put in effect and regulated by the fed's.
Was there any more sponsored contest like this after that?……….not that I know of !
Raising temperature on engines will raise carbon oxides in the exhaust.

Even in modern days engine you can pre-heat the fuel, just hook the fuel line to a cooper tubing , tie the tubing to the upper radiator hose and insulate the tubing and upper radiator hose, then run it to the injection system.
Warmer fuel atomize better ( the droplets of gasoline are smaller) and will burn faster and cleaner , that translate to get more power with less fuel.
You can raise the tire pressure by 5 lbs, I found out that the thread-wear is very good and stable and even.
Aerodynamics is another factor in fuel gain, mirrors- antennas-fenders-.
Use the right oil-weight for your car-engine. Heavier oil means more drag on engine parts; stay away from additives.
Then google for browns gas or HHO,
I got a 1991 escort station wagon and I get 38 miles a gallon city driving, Interstate is about the same.
Why should I buy a high breed if I can get the same miles or better with a few dollars invested in modifications on my vehicle ? Any-one can do this.

So why don't we have cars that get higher mileage/gallon.
Some say the government…..that is true in part.
It's our emission control laws on cars, higher miles often translate in higher emissions.
Leaning engines out or adjust timing means increased engine temperature= higher emissions and overheating of piston and cylinder walls that get pitted because of excess heat.
In a sponsored contest like this all this don't matter, because the only thing is to win and nothing else. As long as the car makes it through the rounds ;and the car will be a throw away car anyway, not a daily driver.

]]> By: David mpgx2 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/comment-page-2/#comment-63043 David mpgx2 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:20:35 +0000 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/#comment-63043 These guys all made the cars run on fuel vapours rather than fuel injection. They preheat the fuel and feed the motor with vapours. Normal cars cannot run on fuel vapours for very long. Petrol contains valve lubrication that keeps the exhaust valves lubricated. Another problem with vapor motors is that the engine gets very hot internally as it is leaned out to the max. There's no conspiracy. It just isn't practical for car companies to make ultra-efficient cars for the mass market. These ultra-efficient cars require too much tinkering. By the time you factor in the time waste, you lost six years of your life doing it and it would have been faster just to walk. These guys all made the cars run on
fuel vapours rather than fuel injection.

They preheat the fuel and feed the motor
with vapours.

Normal cars cannot run on fuel vapours
for very long. Petrol contains valve
lubrication that keeps the exhaust valves
lubricated.

Another problem with vapor motors is
that the engine gets very hot internally
as it is leaned out to the max.

There’s no conspiracy. It just isn’t
practical for car companies to make
ultra-efficient cars for the mass
market.

These ultra-efficient cars require too
much tinkering. By the time you factor
in the time waste, you lost six years
of your life doing it and it would have
been faster just to walk.

]]> By: David mpgx2 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/comment-page-2/#comment-69905 David mpgx2 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:20:00 +0000 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/#comment-69905 These guys all made the cars run on fuel vapours rather than fuel injection. They preheat the fuel and feed the motor with vapours. Normal cars cannot run on fuel vapours for very long. Petrol contains valve lubrication that keeps the exhaust valves lubricated. Another problem with vapor motors is that the engine gets very hot internally as it is leaned out to the max. There's no conspiracy. It just isn't practical for car companies to make ultra-efficient cars for the mass market. These ultra-efficient cars require too much tinkering. By the time you factor in the time waste, you lost six years of your life doing it and it would have been faster just to walk. These guys all made the cars run on
fuel vapours rather than fuel injection.

They preheat the fuel and feed the motor
with vapours.

Normal cars cannot run on fuel vapours
for very long. Petrol contains valve
lubrication that keeps the exhaust valves
lubricated.

Another problem with vapor motors is
that the engine gets very hot internally
as it is leaned out to the max.

There’s no conspiracy. It just isn’t
practical for car companies to make
ultra-efficient cars for the mass
market.

These ultra-efficient cars require too
much tinkering. By the time you factor
in the time waste, you lost six years
of your life doing it and it would have
been faster just to walk.

]]> By: David mpgx2 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/comment-page-2/#comment-70221 David mpgx2 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:20:00 +0000 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/#comment-70221 These guys all made the cars run on fuel vapours rather than fuel injection. They preheat the fuel and feed the motor with vapours. Normal cars cannot run on fuel vapours for very long. Petrol contains valve lubrication that keeps the exhaust valves lubricated. Another problem with vapor motors is that the engine gets very hot internally as it is leaned out to the max. There's no conspiracy. It just isn't practical for car companies to make ultra-efficient cars for the mass market. These ultra-efficient cars require too much tinkering. By the time you factor in the time waste, you lost six years of your life doing it and it would have been faster just to walk. These guys all made the cars run on
fuel vapours rather than fuel injection.

They preheat the fuel and feed the motor
with vapours.

Normal cars cannot run on fuel vapours
for very long. Petrol contains valve
lubrication that keeps the exhaust valves
lubricated.

Another problem with vapor motors is
that the engine gets very hot internally
as it is leaned out to the max.

There’s no conspiracy. It just isn’t
practical for car companies to make
ultra-efficient cars for the mass
market.

These ultra-efficient cars require too
much tinkering. By the time you factor
in the time waste, you lost six years
of your life doing it and it would have
been faster just to walk.

]]> By: gabriel http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/comment-page-2/#comment-43918 gabriel Sun, 24 May 2009 20:45:56 +0000 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/#comment-43918 if you read fuel economy of the gasoline engine you'd be surprised at what the mileage marathons sponsored by shell put out.( the wheel is centered in the rear reducing the need for additional hp.) also driving a vehicle that is designed to go 170 mph and haul a 2000 lbs trailer requires additional hp. think of driving a thumbtack with a 20 lb sledgehammer. even if your only driving a thumbtack, there is excessive work needed just to operate your tool of choice. build a vehicle with a top speed of 60 mph and reduce the work of the engine by placing a single wheel in rear will triple or greater the amount of mpg.( by the way, fuel economy of the gasoline engine is practically impossible to find) i had a friend scan the book and send me the copy from florida. definitely worth reading. if you read fuel economy of the gasoline engine you’d be surprised at what the mileage marathons sponsored by shell put out.( the wheel is centered in the rear reducing the need for additional hp.) also driving a vehicle that is designed to go 170 mph and haul a 2000 lbs trailer requires additional hp. think of driving a thumbtack with a 20 lb sledgehammer. even if your only driving a thumbtack, there is excessive work needed just to operate your tool of choice. build a vehicle with a top speed of 60 mph and reduce the work of the engine by placing a single wheel in rear will triple or greater the amount of mpg.( by the way, fuel economy of the gasoline engine is practically impossible to find) i had a friend scan the book and send me the copy from florida. definitely worth reading.

]]> By: gabriel http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/comment-page-2/#comment-69904 gabriel Sun, 24 May 2009 20:45:00 +0000 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/#comment-69904 if you read fuel economy of the gasoline engine you'd be surprised at what the mileage marathons sponsored by shell put out.( the wheel is centered in the rear reducing the need for additional hp.) also driving a vehicle that is designed to go 170 mph and haul a 2000 lbs trailer requires additional hp. think of driving a thumbtack with a 20 lb sledgehammer. even if your only driving a thumbtack, there is excessive work needed just to operate your tool of choice. build a vehicle with a top speed of 60 mph and reduce the work of the engine by placing a single wheel in rear will triple or greater the amount of mpg.( by the way, fuel economy of the gasoline engine is practically impossible to find) i had a friend scan the book and send me the copy from florida. definitely worth reading. if you read fuel economy of the gasoline engine you’d be surprised at what the mileage marathons sponsored by shell put out.( the wheel is centered in the rear reducing the need for additional hp.) also driving a vehicle that is designed to go 170 mph and haul a 2000 lbs trailer requires additional hp. think of driving a thumbtack with a 20 lb sledgehammer. even if your only driving a thumbtack, there is excessive work needed just to operate your tool of choice. build a vehicle with a top speed of 60 mph and reduce the work of the engine by placing a single wheel in rear will triple or greater the amount of mpg.( by the way, fuel economy of the gasoline engine is practically impossible to find) i had a friend scan the book and send me the copy from florida. definitely worth reading.

]]> By: gabriel http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/comment-page-2/#comment-70220 gabriel Sun, 24 May 2009 20:45:00 +0000 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/#comment-70220 if you read fuel economy of the gasoline engine you'd be surprised at what the mileage marathons sponsored by shell put out.( the wheel is centered in the rear reducing the need for additional hp.) also driving a vehicle that is designed to go 170 mph and haul a 2000 lbs trailer requires additional hp. think of driving a thumbtack with a 20 lb sledgehammer. even if your only driving a thumbtack, there is excessive work needed just to operate your tool of choice. build a vehicle with a top speed of 60 mph and reduce the work of the engine by placing a single wheel in rear will triple or greater the amount of mpg.( by the way, fuel economy of the gasoline engine is practically impossible to find) i had a friend scan the book and send me the copy from florida. definitely worth reading. if you read fuel economy of the gasoline engine you’d be surprised at what the mileage marathons sponsored by shell put out.( the wheel is centered in the rear reducing the need for additional hp.) also driving a vehicle that is designed to go 170 mph and haul a 2000 lbs trailer requires additional hp. think of driving a thumbtack with a 20 lb sledgehammer. even if your only driving a thumbtack, there is excessive work needed just to operate your tool of choice. build a vehicle with a top speed of 60 mph and reduce the work of the engine by placing a single wheel in rear will triple or greater the amount of mpg.( by the way, fuel economy of the gasoline engine is practically impossible to find) i had a friend scan the book and send me the copy from florida. definitely worth reading.

]]> By: Grim David Kommando http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/comment-page-2/#comment-40833 Grim David Kommando Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:33:54 +0000 http://ecoscraps.com/2008/02/24/376-mpg-in-1973/#comment-40833 BOYCOTT ALL CARS THAT ARE LESS THAN 100 MPG Do you want to see a quick resolution to the energy crisis? The public should boycott from purchasing any vehicle that is less than 100 mpg. That is surely to grab the automobile industry attention worldwide to produce an energy efficient car that does 100 mpg or better on alternative energy – the vehicle must be pollution free. “The ‘big three’ is not the ‘big three’ anymore,” Iacocca told National Public Radio, referring to the falling sales of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. “[They] didn’t adapt quickly enough to the energy problem in this country [and were] not ready with the right kind of cars.” Any big corporation that is too bureaucratic and cumbersome to quickly react to changing market conditions is doomed to failure. In today’s fast moving market conditions and technology – you must be innovative, utilize the cutting edge of technology and produce a quality and economical product. The public has a short memory, all they care is what have you done for me lately. In life we must always live in hope. BOYCOTT ALL CARS THAT ARE LESS THAN 100 MPG Do you want to see a quick resolution to the energy crisis? The public should boycott from purchasing any vehicle that is less than 100 mpg. That is surely to grab the automobile industry attention worldwide to produce an energy efficient car that does 100 mpg or better on alternative energy – the vehicle must be pollution free. “The ‘big three’ is not the ‘big three’ anymore,” Iacocca told National Public Radio, referring to the falling sales of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. “[They] didn’t adapt quickly enough to the energy problem in this country [and were] not ready with the right kind of cars.” Any big corporation that is too bureaucratic and cumbersome to quickly react to changing market conditions is doomed to failure. In today’s fast moving market conditions and technology – you must be innovative, utilize the cutting edge of technology and produce a quality and economical product. The public has a short memory, all they care is what have you done for me lately. In life we must always live in hope.

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