02-24-2013, 04:13 PM
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All my tips on water injection are here:
Water injection - EcoModder
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02-24-2013, 04:15 PM
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i had the same thought on the EGR and i have one sitting idle on my motor. Any tips on hooking up a simple system?
How to produce the steam is the question. Would atomized water have the same effect?
I would think if there is no direct benefit then how about injecting water in a gas ICE just to keep it clean? A clean engine alone could help fuel economy. No?
I would like to see more info on your testing...
Again, how is the steam aquired?
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Steam interacts with fuel helping it vaporize.
Here's vid on set up. No boiler pics yet. steam injected carb - YouTube |
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02-24-2013, 04:25 PM
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If you want to see the result of ultimate fuel vaporization check out propane carbs.
Propane vaporizes at like -40'F (also -40C) under one Bar of pressure, so there is no liquid fuel passing the intake valve.
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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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02-24-2013, 05:45 PM
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Thanks for the link. |
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02-24-2013, 05:48 PM
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BTW: the question occured to me just last night about water injection when i was driving home in a thick fog.
i noticed my engine was running noticeably smoother and seemed to have an inrease in acceleration or power with less throttle applied than when there is no fog. I know that others have experienced this and i have experienced this more than once in more than one vehicle. So there must be something to it. But what is it?
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Anyone know anything about my above question??
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02-24-2013, 05:54 PM
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Thanks for the link but the vid was just 9 sec. long. I did see a few extra hoses 
So is steam akin to the fog i was driving through? Please see previous post
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02-24-2013, 06:08 PM
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Anyone know anything about my above question??
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Is quite common. The dense air, and lots of water in the air/fog, supplies extra oxygen to the engine, thus you get a better combustion. |
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02-24-2013, 06:13 PM
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Water vapor is LIGHTER than air, that's why clouds are UP in the sky, not on the ground. It is also why bad (cloudy & rainy) weather is associated with LOW atmospheric pressure (high water vapor in air) and good (clear & dry) weather is associated with HIGH atmospheric pressure (low water vapor in the air).
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02-24-2013, 06:20 PM
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Is quite common. The dense air, and lots of water in the air/fog, supplies extra oxygen to the engine, thus you get a better combustion.
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Hey Danmark! My fathers homeland! 
How is the bond of H2O broken in an internal combustion engine? Is that how my truck seems to run better?
In other words how does the fog provide more oxygen?
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02-24-2013, 06:21 PM
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My dear friend - fog is coulds on or very near the ground.....
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