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From: manickh [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: biofuels-biz@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2002 12:49 AM
Subject: [biofuels-biz] Ethanol driven cars
Can a petrol car be modified to run on 90% ethanol without modifying
compression ratio?
yes, but you are missing out
The Revenoor Co. INC has shown that with 150-160 proof ethanol you will need
to open the jets on a carb. engine about an additional 1/3. This usually
involves using a set of drills and a little experimenting. Higher proof
alcohol responds well to higher compression ratio's. We have ran
Hi Manickh
Can a petrol car be modified to run on 90% ethanol without modifying
compression ratio? Does higher CR entail changing piston,clylinder
dimensions? Can I run on lower power and CR? I would like to try this
out in India village if possible.Ur suggestions most welcome.
Apart from
