TDi Performance

TDi Performance
The VW and Audi TDi diesel vehicles are probably the most economical cars on the road, getting about the same or better economy than the new hybrids. They are the best way to go when looking to save money on fuel. The VW TDi s especially are growing in popularity in the U.S.. There are some complaints though. Like not having the power needed to pass someone on the road. This has all changed in recent years. There are several upgrades that can be made to the TDi s to improve power, and to actually improve fuel economy even more. I will touch on these subjects briefly.

The first TDi Performance mod that comes to mind is an upgraded chip or tuning box. Both of these items, the VW performance chip and the VW tuning box change how the fuel is delivered to the engine. For a VW performance chip to be installed, the TDi s computer must be removed and sent to someone who can solder in the new chip with the new program. A VW tuning box will simply be connected under the hood where it can intercept the signals going to the engines ecu and alter them. Most people will say that the upgraded chip will do the most for you, but the tuning box is the more common upgrade just because it is so much easier to work with. Also the tuning boxes are well liked because they can be removed and have no trace of ever being there so that warranty work can be done.

The TDi Performance upgrade that comes to most peoples minds first is the cold air intake. An upgraded cold air intake in a VW TDi will add approximately and additional 5-10% increase in power and economy. It is able to accomplish this by 1) Flowing more air which helps the fuel to combust more completely, and 2) Cold air intakes are sealed away from the hot engine air. Cold air takes up less space, so in turn more air is able to occupy the same area because it is cold and not hot. That is a pretty good jump and the cost for the upgraded air intake is minimal. One of the drawbacks is that upgraded air intakes are not available for all of the TDi models or year groups. There are also performance drop-in filters for most of the TDi s that will increase airflow slightly, and add a little power and economy.

The next thing that comes to peoples minds is an upgraded exhaust system for their TDi. The only problem with that is the lack of mods for the TDi exhaust. There are currently no major companies that manufacture full TDi exhaust systems to my knowledge. A custom system can be made, but often cost in excess of $750. So most people do either 1) A mufflerectomy where the muffler and resonator are removed and straight pipes are put in their place to reduce restrictions on exhaust air flow. This doesn t really give a measurable power or economy increase, but does give a throatier sound that some are looking for and the reduced back pressure will add to engine longevity. Or 2) People will replace the muffler with a new muffler that is able to vacuum the exhaust out the tail pipe. These mufflers will add a little performance and economy, although still not very noticeable, but they will greatly reduce back pressure to add to the longevity of the engine and will also add a deeper tone that some are looking for.

Another common upgrade for the VW TDi is upgraded injector nozzles. Upgraded injectors or injector nozzles and an improved spray pattern than the stock injectors and when required are able to flow more fuel. They greatly add to performance and add a little economy too. They are also an inexpensive upgrade, and high on the bang for your buck scale.

There are also other things such as propane injection or water methanol injection that will add power and economy but I won t go into detail as they are not common mods for the TDi s. Also with any modifications, a set of gauges should be added to monitor the VW TDi s engine parameters and to make sure that things are functioning properly.

This article was written by Nathan Young of Parleys Diesel Performance, a TDI Performance enthusiast.

This article was written by Nathan Young of Parleys Diesel Performance, a <a href="www.parleysdieselperformance.com/site/988369/page/703468"> TDI Performance</a> enthusiast.

The Types Of Hybrid Suvs Available
Hybrid SUVs

We?ve become an SUV fun loving country. After all what could be better than a vehicle that?s got plenty of room, goes just about anywhere, and makes you feel safe when you?re driving. The trouble is SUVs are fuel guzzlers and they also aren?t great for our environment. But wait! Not to worry! Hybrid SUVs are the answer and here are a few of the choices already on the market.

The Ford Escape ? It is available as a FWD or 4WD unit. The 2WD gets 31 mpg in town and 36 mpg on the highway; while the 4WD gets 29 mpg in town and 33 mpg on the highway with a cruising range of 400 to 600 miles. Base price is $26,900 US.

A stock 2.3 liter, four cylinder engine is combined with a 65 kilowatt electric motor for a total of 155 HP. It has an electronically controlled automatic variable transmission; rack and pinion steering with electric power assist; and power assisted ABS 4 wheel disk brakes. Fuel capacity is 15 gallons/60 liters and it comes with 16? aluminum wheels.

Standard equipment includes air conditioning; ABS; roof rack; power windows, doors, and mirrors; AM/FM stereo with 6 disk CD; keyless entry; driver and front passenger air bag; intermittent wipers; and perimeter alarm.

The Lexus RX 400H 2WD ? It gets 27 mpg in town and 31 mpg on the highway with a cruising range of 450 to 530 miles. Base price is $48,500 US.

The Lexus RX 400H comes with a stock 3.3 liter four cylinder engine, which is combined with permanent magnet electric drive motors for a total of 268 HP. It has electronically controlled automatic variable transmission; rack and pinion steering with electric power assist; and power assisted ABS 4 wheel disk brakes. Fuel capacity is 17.2 gallons/65 liters and it comes with 18? aluminum wheels.

Standard equipment includes dual zone automatic climate control, ABS, 8 speaker sound system with 6 disk CD, slide moon roof, power tilt, garage door transceiver, part time all wheel drive, voice activated navigation system, memory system, remote entry system, and accessory power outlet.

The Toyota Highlander ? It is available as a FWD or 4WD unit. The 2WD gets 28 mpg in town and 33 mpg on the highway, while the 4WD gets 27 mpg in town and 31 mpg on the highway. Base price is $33,000 US.

It comes with a stock 3.3 liter double overhead cam V6 gas motor with 4500 rpm electric drive motors for a total of 268 HP. It has electronically controlled automatic variable transmission; electronic power steering; and ABS 4 wheel disk brakes. Fuel capacity is 17.2 gallons/65 liters and it comes with 17 1/2? five spoke aluminum wheels.

Standard equipment includes dual power tilt, moon roof with sunshade, roof rack, intermittent wipers, remote keyless entry, advanced airbag system, digital climate control system, power heated outside mirrors, and optional 4WD.

There?s quite a range in pricing between these hybrid SUVs; so you?ll want to do your research and find out which unit best meets your needs and provides the best value.

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My Hovercraft Plan
For some reason I have always been fascinated with hovercraft. I think the idea of hovering over almost any surface is really cool. I came up with a plan to build my own hovercraft. I built my first hovercraft from a basic set of plans I found at the local library. It consisted of a platform made of plywood with a shop vac attached to it for power. You sit on it and when someone pushes you it glides across the floor like an air hockey puck. Now while this was great fun it was not what I was looking for. I wanted to build something a little more serious. I looked into hovercraft kits or buying a used or new one and they were all out of my budget. According to the wife. I found a reasonable set of plane online and bought them. After reading through the plans a few times I was off to my local hardware store to buy what I needed. I already had most of the basic tools required so I was now ready to start building my very own hovercraft! Construction is pretty basic and consists of plywood, foam and some fiberglass. I have assisted in building experimental aircraft before so this was an easy task for me. But I think even someone with basic skills could build there own hovercraft. I built the whole project it a few weeks and was ready to test it out. With a few last checks I started it up and hovered around my back yard. It takes a little getting used to the controls but once you do it is fairly easy to drive. Everything seemed to be going well so I headed out over the lake. On smooth water this thing just glides along and is so smooth. It is the coolest feelings in the world. I came back from my first test run grinning from ear to ear. I am now in the process of building my second one for the wife. She loves it and wants her own. I figure we can go hovering around together. I am already planning some modifications for the second one plus a little more power. Feeling confident about the building process now. What is so great about hovercraft is that they can be used all year round. Unlike our boat or motorcycle that have to go into storage for the winter months. My homemade hovercraft glides over snow and ice with ease. Cost for the build was very reasonable and with a little scrounging you could keep the costs even lower. A good place to start is your local garage sales. Great for picking up any tools you are missing too. There are bigger more expensive hovercraft plans out there but dollar for dollar these plans cannot be beat.

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Electric and Plug-In Hybrid cars
by Abe Niang, www.plug-in-hybrid-cars.com

Hybrid cars have both an electric and a gas motor to run it. A common misconception is that they need to be plugged into an electric outlet to recharge the batteries, but the modern hybrid cars and trucks are now built to recharge themselves.

The term “hybrid” of course simply means a mixture of 2 different forms; in this case electric and gas power.

The gas engines in today’s electric cars are smaller than in standard vehicles. The hybrid can run on either engine, but hybrid drivers will use both to conserve on fuel.

Most hybrids primarily run on the gasoline engine, and the electric motor kicks in when more power is needed.

A neat feature in that they are designed to instantly shut off whenever the vehicle stops and restart when the driver hits the gas

pedal again. In the interval, the battery keeps the lights, radio, AC/Heat and other appliances on.

Hybrid cars are virtually silent because the gasoline engine cuts off and on. This will confuse new owners who may not pay attention to the indicator lights and think the car is off when it is actually on.

Of cource, the main benefit of the hybrid car or truck is the tremendous fuel savings (up to 60 miles per gallon). This makes the hybrid a very popular choice these days and this trend will continue for years to come.

Another benefit is that they emit much fewer pollutants into the air; up to 90%cleaner than non-hybrid vehicles. Their engines are a lot more efficient and they produce fewer exhaust emissions.

Besides the government tax incentives, you may benefit from free parking at many parking lots in more environmentally ‘conscious’

cities and businesses

Hybrid cars and trucks are primarily made of aluminum and plastic, which makes them much lighterand more efficient and that allows them to run efficiently on smaller, lighter engines.

But these materials don’t make them any less safe than conventional cars; the manufacturers use strategically placed special panels that reinforce the impact points thus allowing the car to better resist impacts.

Honda and Toyota are the 2 major hybrid manufacturers, but US manufacturers are catching up fast. Honda and toyota started exporting hybrid vehicles into the US in 2000 with the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius. Both cars were commercial successes.

The trend now is to introduce hybrid sport utility vehicles that will have the power of conventional SUVs, but will be more efficient and environmentally friendly. These are expected to be very popular with today’s gas prices and high maintenance costs of regular trucks and SUVs.

Hybrid vehicles are here to stay. they are much cleaner, easier to maintain, more environmentally friendly, cheaper to operate and their cost is very similar (cheaper in some cases) to conventional cars and trucks.

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Why your next pickup should be a GM
Oddly enough, out of all of the research done into hybrid technology GM has been forward thinking enough to make theirs are not only affordable, but ingenious as well. They now offer both the Sierra and the Silverado pickups as hybrids country wide. Using a technology not formerly seen in hybrids, GM attempted to not only lower emissions in their pickups, but to make them handier as well.

Affordable technology

GM wanted to make a hybrid truck that was too well priced to turn down, the major complaint of the hybrid models is high price tag which counteracts the gas mileage benefits. In response to this GM produced their pick up hybrids to cost only $1500.00-$2500.00 more than its gas guzzling brothers, saved with tax cuts at the pump within the first few years of ownership. Especially if you consider that the hybrids produce a 10% improvement in fuel economy, all without sacrificing any power. Both the Sierra and Silverado offer the same 245 horsepower V8 engine, and can tow up to 7,700 pounds. If you consider that pickup truck drivers are not sacrificing any power and when sitting stopped in traffic it emits very limited pollution for their size.

Hybrid system

GM employs what they call a “flywheel alternator starter hybrid system” which uses a compact electric motor incorporated between the engine and the transmission. This electric engine runs the truck when it is slowing or idling at a standstill. They calibrate the flywheel alternator system to turn off the engine more frequently than even those systems used in most smaller hybrid models. Eliminating much of the pollution caused by slow moving traffic in high volume.

Now your work truck can double as a generator

Both the Sierra and the Silverado boost four 120-volt, 20 amp three-prong outlets which can be used to provide power for electrical tools and electronics. This eliminates any need for a gassy generator spewing fumes into the air at a work site. The truck must be running, but utilizing it’s electric engine allows it to run virtually emission free. GM reports that their hybrid trucks can continue to pump out power for up to 32 hours non-stop before needing to refuel. Aimed specifically at contractors, whose need to access abundant sources of energy and drive long miles to job sites fuel this intelligent new take on a work truck.

Testers report

The power source for tools was not quite as juicy as GM would have you think, however the idea is a brilliant one. No doubt in a few generations they will have nailed down this imperfection in an already forward thinking vehicle. Although the gas mileage is a tad better overall, it borders on insignificant. Which again is certain to be addressed and updated in generations to come. Reviewers say that the feel of the engine cutting out as you hit ten miles an hour is a bit disconcerting, and takes some getting used to, but its pollution saving benefits far outweigh that small detail. Every accessory on the truck is electrical, so the gas engine only runs when it is needed to for its sole purpose, to accelerate the vehicle.

Overall appeal

The brilliance behind the ideas developed for these pickup truck models is really what drives them at this point. Fine tuning is necessary of any piece of equipment and GM has been making pick up trucks for a long time. They will continue to address the issues and refine the existing good points, driving the hybrid market to continue to bring us new and innovative ideas.

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The Water Machine
The Water Machine has been a dream. Now this dream may be a reality. The dream comes true. The water machine, practically the water engine, can be made. The engine not works actually with water, but it process the hydrogen extract from water. If the extracted hydrogen is stocked in a comb-cylinder, the vehicle is a hydrogen machine, but it s not a water machine. The vehicle, become a water machine only if its engine works with the hydrogen extracted directly from water. In this case, the machine (the vehicle), stock the water. Process the hydrogen directly from water, it was a failure. Maybe the electrolysis is not efficiency, or it wasn t process correctly. Today, one can try something new. The vapor water must be radiated with ultraviolet radiations, and one obtains the hydrogen. We must try all ultraviolet frequencies, and for every frequency one try different (more) intensities of radiation.

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Author: Florian Ion TIBERIU-PETRESCU Company: UPB POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST TMR Department Residence: BUCHAREST - ROMANIA - EUROPE Website: www.iondynamics.co.nr Memorable Quote 1: Drivetrain Expert (Gear And Gearing Expert) Memorable Quote 2: Otto Engines Expert (Powertrain Expert) Author Comment / Biography: Citizenship: Romanian Date of birth: March; 28; 1958 Home address: T rgu-Neamt street, 15-17, bl. A15, ap. 44, sect. 6, Bucharest, ROMANIA, zip-062054. Phone: 004(0) 0722529840; 004(0) 0217466121. E-mail: tiberiuionro@yahoo.com; petrescuflorian@yahoo.com Military status: unfit with draw out of evidence Marital status: married with two children s Study (Education): Graduate of Polytechnic University Bucharest, Faculty of Transportation, Motor Vehicles stream in 1982. Professional experience record: Assistant Professor Eng. at the Bucharest Polytechnic University, chair of Robots and Mechanisms . Projects: Materialized: -The design of the cams mechanisms with a maximal efficiency; -The best efficiency for the OTTO motors mechanism; -The projection of the gearing with a maximal efficiency; In the future: -The projection of an automatic box with a maximal efficiency; -A Compact Otto-Engine with Hydrogen; -Contributions in the development of the quantum theory; -A Doppler correction; -An ionic engine; Language skills: -French middle level (writing, reading, speaking); -English beginner (writing, reading). Computer skills: -Windows XP Professional, XP Home, SERVER; -Office XP, 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photo Editor, Publisher); -AutoCAD 14, 2006; Corel Draw 11; -Norton Utilities; -EXCEL, MATLAB, FORTRAN. Different dates: -member of ARoTMM-IFToMM, and SIAR-FISITA.

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