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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