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Originally Posted by sarguy01
I could see a hot vapor system working. But, I think the biggest issue is the emissions. The other big issue is this system running in cold weather or during a cold start. Will it work when the engine is cold or will it switch over to hot vapor once the engine has warmed up?
I guess the other issue I saw is the test engines used forged pistons, rods, and heavy duty rings. That could be an issue if this system was ever sold as a retrofit. The cost of the system and then upgrading an engine could get very, very expensive.
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Once the engine is producing enough heat only then can the adiabatic system start operating.
Also, the emissions are considerably reduced if the correct parameters are met.
I feel the heavy construction of the engine was due to the "full power" capabilities Smokey built into the engine. The Clackamas system is a retrofit onto a Ford F150 that sees only a 30% efficiency gain but without the extreme heat and pressures the Smokey engine is capable of.