considering rear turbulence management - Page 3

Philip1 · 10-03-2008, 03:06 PM

Yah the 3.0 is stronger but ugh the oil cooler causes so many premature deaths. I have the 2.2 Ecotec a bunch anemic if you time them but feels OK. I've souped mine up to about V6 level but it makes them noisy.

here's a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUqYCsjWE-s

I don't think the additional HP hurt milage too much if you look at my logs

jeep45238 · 10-03-2008, 04:23 PM

Yup, gotta love those orings failing on the oil coolers. Ever try to change plugs on the 3.0L? I'll pass.

The Eco's a helluva motor man, don't be so quick to knock it

Philip1 · 10-03-2008, 05:42 PM

not knocking it I actually love it. I think it'll hit 40mpg with some more aero help

shatto · 10-04-2008, 01:09 PM

You might try;
sealing the sides of the roof rack.
removing said rack.
moving the vortex generators to the tailgate.

Philip1 · 10-05-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shatto

You might try;
sealing the sides of the roof rack.
removing said rack.
moving the vortex generators to the tailgate.

hmmm well I don't want to mess with the roof mounted airbags so removing the rack is out. I might fill the holes but it gets narrower at the back so it might add unwanted frontal area I think I'll leave that alone. the vortex generators are actually in the best location after many days of testing in the rain. I had as friend chase and she watched the water come off the roof. When they were attached at the current location the vortices angled down at the desired 15*. I am concentrating more of my effort on making the front and bottom more aerodynamic. The top is pretty much done.

Philip1 · 10-06-2008, 12:51 PM

OK I decided to start all over from scratch so I went to Lowes and bought a small sheet of lexan and some more lawn edging.

New just like the old one airdam
new more stealthy upper and lower grill block the grille will get a fresh coat of paint.....someday
and not least by any means a decent HAI.

I took it out on the freeway for a 70 mile A-B-A test and I see 40mpg coming very easy
water temp 204*f air temp 130*f TPS 11 @ 65 on level ground and instant MPG showing 53 for most of the trip. WOO HOO!!!!!!!

it actually sucks air from under the mani between it and the block