Originally Posted by
BennyLava
How then do you explain the people who have documented their huge gains with only 2 LPM? Im sure you have seen all the youtube videos. Sure, some of the people are incorrect. But there are some who really know what they are doing.
I don't. While some people may be getting better mileage, I can't seem to make it work, to my satisfaction, on my Saturn VUE. I have tested with and without PWMs, EFIEs and MAP enhancers. I have an EGT and an ODBII Scan guage to tell me just how well any modification are working. While I can get modest gains with an EFIE it raises my EGTs beyond what I feel is safe.
Originally Posted by
BennyLava
Well, the strain on the car can kinda be helped with a high amp alternator.
Not really. The only thing a higher amp alternator will do for you is allow you to safely run higher current draw. The strain on the engine at 20 amps is the same on both the original alternator as it is on my new 195 amp alternator.
Originally Posted by
BennyLava
As for the gas lasting longer, i can solve that right now. An MSD brand ignition system (a full, aftermarket racing ignition system) will burn a crapload more gas than a factory one. You can get such an ignition system for practically any vehicle. I have a lot of camaro and mustang buddies, they all run MSD ignition systems to burn more fuel and thus increase horsepower. It is an awesome upgrade for those looking to increase MPG as well.
I can attest to the above. I have been running MSD in all my vehicles for years now.
Originally Posted by
BennyLava
So i think if you did all this stuff, the strain would really be on the battery, and perhaps any wires in line that may be too small. But you might could solve even this with one of those tough Optima red top batteries.
I run 2 gauge car stereo power wire for all of my high current runs.
The only time you should be draining the battery is if you are not running the engine. All the strain should be on the alternator. Now if you are having trouble starting the vehicle because of all your current draw, then yes, by all means spend the extra on a good Optima red top battery. Otherwise you are just wasting your money.
If I had to estimate, I would guess that 95% of the people out there on youtube dont use an EGT to measure engine temps. So yes, they may be getting better fuel economy with their EFIEs and MAPS and claiming that HHO is the cause of their better fuel economy. However, without posting EGT readings, I will have little faith in the safety of what they are doing.
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