Water injection - EcoModder
I made this and so far I am the only non spammer that edits it.
DIY Water Mist Injection system install, w/pics (MPG Boost Project) - Page 25 - Diesel Place : Chevrolet and GMC Diesel Truck Forums
I have been reading and watching this since it started, I joined in at post #250. I have some pics too.
So far for my clovis, NM ---> east run I am up nearly 2mpg over last time I ran it. I am getting at least the same result as other 6.5L guys running water injection, which is around +1mpg. Between the wild temperature swings and horrible cross winds I get in the high plains I almost never get any thing resembling consistant testing conditions.
Engine coolant temperatures are down and EGTs are way down at light load.
It is very easy to tell when the water runs out because as soon as I hit any kind of hill with out the water going my loaded down suburban has difficulity getting over it.
The cooling effect of the water is helping to pack more air into the cylinders.
I tried propane injection back in 2006 and me and my truck didn't like it, but with water and water/methanol its what I have been looking for.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
Last edited by oil pan 4; 05-03-2012 at 02:49 AM..
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