Well, I've not studied (because I intend to wait until me brother gets his system finalized and proofed and has used it awhile) but I've still no doubt it does improve performance and increase fuel mileage. As for engine lifespan issues I'll ask and if the topic arises again I'll at least have a second hand response. That is one issue I've not heard raised. Like I care what is illegal (as long as it's safe) when the 'guvment' can't even build/maintain bridges, educate children properly, secure the borders, et cetera. IF HHO worked AND the majority of Amerikuns installed one, that'd be more effective than all the emissions efforts thus far. 30% increase in me Westy is about 40mpg! Amicalement! On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 11:13 AM, Jeff @ Autostadt West <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote: > The best "explanation" I've read of why water4gas works at all is that it > is > basically the equivalent of adding a water injection system to your > vehicle. > The water increases the octane of the fuel because it slows combustion. > Unfortunately, water injection will also substantially decrease the > lifespan > of your engine. > > The miniscule amount of hydrogen that is produced has a negligible effect > on > your engine's performance. > > One more thing... the modification of your vehicle's emissions system is > illegal in most states. Not that they're going to hunt you down or > anything. > > > Jeff >
-- Neil2 '86 Vanagon/Weekender in process (Savannah) Nunquam Pendite Divendium |
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