Re: [alfa] alfa power

[Steven Moresi <smoresi@xxxxxxx>]

I think I have even seen a picture of an F1 engine or some other really hi-po racer with crankcase gas induction.   Maybe the hot oily gasses help lube the top piston rings...

Steve


On Tuesday, November 11, 2003, at 09:15AM, <GModelle@domain.elided> wrote:

>Andy,
>Ducting the crankcase blowby gasses into the induction will not decrease 
>horsepower. I believe it's something that should be done; it makes the car alot 
>more environmentally friendly. The use of a filter (like the one shown in the 
>IAP catalog) is not for filtering the gas on the way out, but for filtering air 
>as it may find it's way back into the crankcase during hot soak and cooldown 
>time. Emission control devices that reduce power include mechanics that run off 
>the engine (airpumps) or restrict exhaust passage (catalytic converters), 
>among others. Burning crankcase gas is a real and easy way to do the right thing. 
>
>
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