Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 14:02:05 CST6CDT
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From: "Dan Houg" <fairwind@northernnet.com>
Subject: Re: water injection
Scott says :
> I can tell you how to build one out of parts available at any pet store!
> It works on the same principle as the hokah pipe. and it uses a 20%
> alcohol mixture. I plan to install one in my bus as soon as I get the
> chance. I used one in my pinto and it did give me a little gas mileage
> but not much more. It might help to cool an air cooled engine but I
> don't know. I'll do up a drawing and post it somewhere appropriate.
I made one of these 'air stone aspirators' that bubbled air thru a
water reservoir and sucked the humidified air into the engine. had
it on a Fiat 124 and a Volvo 1800. hafta say it really didn't make
any difference. i don't think the quantity of moisture
entering the combustion process was significant. it was a fun
project but not very worthwhile...
the units from Edelbrock and Spearco utilize a water pump and misting
nozzle mounted in the air cleaner and pointed straight into the carb
throat. take note of David's warning with these and VW engines.
-dan
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