The following gives a pretty good overview of the role that water inejction
has/can play with IC engines http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/waterinjection.html
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Tony Gordon
72 TR6
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> -------Original Message-------
> From: Peter Ryner <pryner@verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] [6pack] Carbon on top of pistons - engine experts please
>help!
> Sent: May 06 '08 14:26
>
> I used to be a jet engine mechanic in the AF. We had water injection
> systems on both the KC-135 tanker and B-52 bomber. Both engines had spray
> bars in the inlet to provide the water. It worked by making the air more
> dense, giving better performance. The trick is that it has to be sprayed in
> small dropletts, not poured in. Also had to use distilled water to prevent
> build up of deposits which eventually reduce flow. Worked very well in most
> cases, especially on those very hot days on Guam with a full load.
> Pete
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: triumphs-bounces+pryner=verizon.net@autox.team.net
> [mailto:triumphs-bounces+pryner=verizon.net@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> MMoore8425@aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 2:46 PM
> To: tr3driver@ca.rr.com
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] [6pack] Carbon on top of pistons - engine experts
> please help!
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