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Old 01-07-2018, 12:18 AM   #86 (permalink)
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You don't need an engine shop to install a heat exchanger or build a switchable thermostatic intake. We already figured out how to do it. No need to pay them to reinvent the wheel.
Well probably what they would do if they were smart is google search thermostatic cold air intake which would bring them here and copy my design.

The small block Chevy engines on the hybrid Silverado trucks have stop start. Didn't wear them out any faster.

Getting some shop to figure out auto stop start is just going to be a waste of money. Just do it by hand and eye.

Last time I looked butanol cost around $7 a gallon to produce. So retail would be at least $10 a gallon.
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