Ex Bonneville Opel???? 376 mpg??? - Page 3

Tire Fryin GT · 11-15-2008

I thought this was interesting, hopefully someone will appreciate it. It's out of my price range so feel free to bid if you want

eBay Motors: Other Makes (item 270303190699 end time Nov-24-08 18:00:00 PST)

opeler69 · 11-15-2008

if it looked a little nicer, it would almost worth it. lol

kwilford · 11-16-2008

Originally Posted by Tire Fryin GT

I thought this was interesting, hopefully someone will appreciate it. It's out of my price range so feel free to bid if you want
eBay Motors: Other Makes (item 270303190699 end time Nov-24-08 18:00:00 PST)

This thread gets duplicated so many times, I thought I would do a quick search and see how many threads had been started. I counted 6 that I merged into this one.

sawdust · 12-22-2008

A little more history of the 376 mpg car

First opel 1981 · 04-08-2009

As promised, I am posting a picture of the World record Opel last seen at the Annual Portland Auto Swap Meet

376.jpg

My friends thought I was full of it when I told them it was the record holder at 376 MPG as we walked up.

Frank Li · 07-30-2009

There has to be a million stories about this thing online, and I've read many of them, but NOT ONCE has anyone commented on it's crankcase fume burning system... and the effect that would have on fuel economy... and of course, the obvious fraud that's been perpetrated for 36 years now.

It's set up with a side draft carb that breathes ALL THE INTAKE AIR through the crankcase, after being preheated by the "radiator". Spike the sump oil with gas (or even run 2-stroke mix in there), stir and heat, and Voila!- an engine that runs even with a completely empty "gas tank".

There is no trans and the associated typical gear losses; just a clutch with outboard support bearings and a chain.

First opel 1981 · 07-31-2009

I just put on my tinfoil hat and now I can see what you are saying....

Frank Li · 07-31-2009

It won't work if it's too loose or too tight. Remember that.

11-15-2008	#51 (permalink)
Tire Fryin GT Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 137	376 MPG 1959 Opel I thought this was interesting, hopefully someone will appreciate it. It's out of my price range so feel free to bid if you want eBay Motors: Other Makes (item 270303190699 end time Nov-24-08 18:00:00 PST) __________________ 69 GT Blue/blk 1.1 4-spd 70 GT Yellow/blk 1.9 4-spd 70 GT Blue/blk 1.9 4-spd 70 GT Yellow/blk 289 auto 71 GT Black/blk 1.9 4-spd 71 GT Yellow/blk 1.9 4-spd 73 GT Blue/wht 1.9 Auto AC 73 GT Gray/blk 1.9 4-spd the above are PREVIOUSLY OWNED Currently, 72 GT primer/blk 1.9 4-spd

04-08-2009	#55 (permalink)
First opel 1981 Uber Genius Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 780	It's ALIVE!! As promised, I am posting a picture of the World record Opel last seen at the Annual Portland Auto Swap Meet 376.jpg My friends thought I was full of it when I told them it was the record holder at 376 MPG as we walked up. __________________ Opel GTs are not GM products

07-30-2009	#56 (permalink)
Frank Li Opeler Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: boonies Posts: 2	The 376 mpg claim is a FRAUD! There has to be a million stories about this thing online, and I've read many of them, but NOT ONCE has anyone commented on it's crankcase fume burning system... and the effect that would have on fuel economy... and of course, the obvious fraud that's been perpetrated for 36 years now. It's set up with a side draft carb that breathes ALL THE INTAKE AIR through the crankcase, after being preheated by the "radiator". Spike the sump oil with gas (or even run 2-stroke mix in there), stir and heat, and Voila!- an engine that runs even with a completely empty "gas tank". There is no trans and the associated typical gear losses; just a clutch with outboard support bearings and a chain.

07-31-2009	#57 (permalink)
First opel 1981 Uber Genius Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 780	I just put on my tinfoil hat and now I can see what you are saying.... __________________ Opel GTs are not GM products

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11-15-2008	#52 (permalink)
opeler69 Opeler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waterloo Posts: 28	if it looked a little nicer, it would almost worth it. lol

07-31-2009	#58 (permalink)
Frank Li Opeler Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: boonies Posts: 2	It won't work if it's too loose or too tight. Remember that.

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