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Old 06-26-2009, 06:43 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Ok, so now I'm confused... using steam to lower effective displacement will work, or no?

I know about water/meth injection, but it doesn't really apply to our situation, I don't think?

What I'm looking for is if I circulate water around the exhuast pipe to heat it up, then inject it into the intake as steam, will it work to reduce effective displacement, and help to cool the engine while one is burning a lean mixture? (I mean REALLY lean, like 17-19:1)?

Could a diesel benefit from steam injection?
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