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Old 12-19-2012, 04:18 AM   #525 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gus View Post
Addendum to my above post to Bill.
I would like to add to the value questions mentioned above one important one.
when you run a HHO cell on a Gasoline powered car requiring high octane fuel, you can switch to the lowest octane fuel. The hydrogen burn will allow that and you will be amazed at the power.
I would submit that there will be a substantial saving in fuel costs and together with the much stressed lesser emissions are a major benefit
Gus
It seems that when I was looking into the hydrogen stuff back in the late '70s, hydrogen had the opposite effect - it was the equivalent of LOW octane fuel, and the engine had to be adjusted accordingly. Either retard the spark, lower the compression, or install water injection. Seems I remember it also REDUCED the power slightly. Now, this was to burn ONLY hydrogen as the fuel, mixed with air in a "gax mixer" carburetor.

So I wouldn't expect adding hydrogen in smaller amounts to cause the equivalent of HIGHER octane and/or more power - - - seems like it would be the opposite. ???
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