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Originally Posted by jakobnev
I found it rather retarded. Coincidentally, i got 54MPG on a 10mile trip over to a friend today. And this, despite having Big oil conspiracy devices like fuel injectors and a catalytic converter in the car.  |
Do you have any examples?
Was it full of far out pipe dream ideas like water injecting vapor carbs?
I will stick with improving aerodynamics, reducing engine pumping losses, removing and reducing accessory loads and putting waste heat in the exhaust to work (turboing a diesel).
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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.
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