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If I remember my physics correctly we run reciprocating engines with a 1 to 15 ratio (by weight) gasoline to air. That puts us near the upper explosive range. Sure, we could economize and lean the mixture for better economy, but I think we would run hot and burn holes in the pistons.
And isn't that basically what all of these economizer gadgets do; lean the mixture?
On another note:
I've been hearing about water-spray injections for 40 years now. You fly-boys; didn't the Air Force experiment with these systems in their piston and turbine engines?
And I believe the Motor-Home crowd has been known to use water-spray for long steep hills. (But do they spray into the carburetor, or are they spraying the radiator?)
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