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Originally Posted by rscurtis
This is pure unadulterated BS. There is simply not enough energy in the fuel to support those claims. Besides, gasoline is burning as a vapor, even when introduced as a liquid. Were this claim true, the engine's thermal efficiency would be over 100%, which means that it would absorb heat, not give it off to the exhaust and cooling system. The engine would actually get cold at that level of efficiency.
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Back in the 80's there were seminars on the 200mpg carburetor and this is pretty much where you end up after looking at all of the information. If you can vaporize gasoline into a dry vapor, ideal gas state, you end up with something like propane or natural gas. Compare BTUs.
Fractional distillation was an issue. You can split gas into fractions and end up with waste products.
There were some articles on vapor injection also. I never tracked those down. If anyone sees them I'd like a look see.
Fuel prep systems on jet engines are worth a look. Same for marine engines, old books are cool.
That said there is room for improvement. Start the violins and get to those deck chairs, save the Titanic.