Octa-Gane Water Injection Carburetor

Even after reading this article, I'm still not sure about the physics of this device. But one thing is clear.

"Popular Science tested one of the J.C. Whitney Octa-Ganes in 1968 and reported a drop in fuel mileage and power when using it."

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Posted By: Paul - Wed Dec 31, 2014
Category: Frauds, Cons and Scams | Inventions | 1950s | Cars

Comments

Wow, we've come a long way since the days when a mechanic was the guy with his arm up the horse's ass!

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 01/01/15 at 08:54 AM

@patty -- Mechanics now have their hand in your wallet even when they have their head up their own ass!

Posted by Phideaux on 01/01/15 at 05:13 PM

Expat, everyone knows VWs have air-cooled blinkers!

Posted by ges on 01/04/15 at 01:51 AM

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