Date:         Wed, 7 Sep 2005 20:24:22 -0700
Reply-To:     Bob Elliott <bobe@WEBTIDE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Elliott <bobe@WEBTIDE.NET>
Subject:      Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
In-Reply-To:  <431F82E8.5010505@charmfx.com>
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I don't know if these would be of any assistance for better economy
but if not then they may aid performance ... I'm seriously thinking
of getting some for my 914 2.0L. I sure like to hear comments on them
by the more technical members ...

peace

be

At 05:16 PM 9/7/2005, you wrote:

>With all the recent expense for fuel I'm seeing loads of folks walking,
>riding bikes, roller blades, scooters and my neighbor is talking about
>buying a Vespa for short hops.  Trouble with all these is winter will
>soon be here and as bad as the heat is in my air cooled Vanagon it's
>better than walking in the sub zero.
>
>I've found a number of references to patents, devices, etc. that promise
>increased fuel economy for gas engines but most are simple carburetion
>devices.  My engine is fuel injected so I'm doubtful any improvement can
>be gotten through these but am wondering about the kinds of changes
>folks have made to their fuel intake systems over the years on similar
>engines.
>
>
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