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    Offline ChallengerHK

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    Thermocharger? Can somebody explain this to me?
    « on: September 05, 2007 - 04:57:53 PM »
    Seems like one of those "too good to possibly be true" ideas.

    http://www.impulsengine.com/kits/thermocharger.shtml
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    Re: Thermocharger? Can somebody explain this to me?
    « Reply #1 on: September 05, 2007 - 05:51:42 PM »
    I think it's right in line with fuel magnets..

    "To maximise the power produced by Negative Pressure Supercharging during different weather conditions and to keep the water temperature of the engine below the optimum 50°C (122°F), set the Thermocharger to the optimum hot air induction temperature recommended on the Thermocharger Air Induction Temperature label".

    Many studies have shown that running the engine that cool results in shortened piston ring and engine life due to wear.

    Also this will cause numerous problems in any vehicle with computer controls unless the computer is reprogrammed.
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    Re: Thermocharger? Can somebody explain this to me?
    « Reply #2 on: September 05, 2007 - 06:10:26 PM »
    "At the beginning of the intake stroke, the intake valve opens early before TDC to allow the low pressure that is trapped in the combustion chamber during the overlap period, to pull the intake charge into the engine BEFORE the piston begins the intake stroke."

    This is from the general description of the system. As far as I know opening the intake valves before the piston reaches TDC would seriously hurt some engines.
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    Re: Thermocharger? Can somebody explain this to me?
    « Reply #3 on: September 05, 2007 - 07:57:39 PM »
    Quote from: ntstlgl1970 on September 05, 2007 - 05:51:42 PM
    I think it's right in line with fuel magnets..


    And lubricated muffler bearings.  Apparently my opinion was right; this is snake oil.
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