A Car That Runs On Water?

While living in a state which prides itself on being in the forefront when it comes to vehicle emissions, California, I was not surprised to receive my vehicle registration notice which related that I must take my vehicle in for a smog inspection.

Breathe in… breathe out. What goes into your car must go out, and old adage is certainly true when we talk about gases. The stock Evo exhaust system can be a little restrictive and money spent on a cat-back exhaust system (that is, one running from the catalytic converter price guidelines back to the muffler) will result in a much more powerful sound coming from your car as well as an increase in performance. I would go one step further and recommend that, if you can, you should replace the catalytic converter with a straight pipe, which is exactly what it sounds like. I should note though that this modification may be illegal in your country, and I would recommend checking with the local authorities before removing the catalytic converter. It could also cause you to fail the emissions test in your country.

CONSUMPTION RATE – The gasoline consumption rate for every mass-produced car has been carefully ‘designed in’ as a market asset. As an indication, simply observe how quickly and closely ALL the local different gas stations adjust their prices. Even the hybrid cars which use electric motors still consume a designed amount of gasoline, and their price tags are prohibitively high.

Option three would be your best. It will cost you anywhere from $379.95 -to- $1,700 for a replacement. Most car owners will more than likely carry a higher deductible for their vehicle because that translates into lower premiums. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend filing a claim. If you have a “zero deductible” than perhaps I would consider it. Rates will more than likely increase with your claim, after all…what if it happened again in the near future.

Yes, the stock fuel system is very safe and reliable to 450RWHP, although I would recommend a fuel pulsation damper bypass. Anything over that, and I would highly recommend having the car dyno’d, and using a wide-band O2 sensor (not a cheap A/F gauge connected to the stock O2) to check the fuel ratio at your high boost setting. 11.5:1 would be a safe fuel ratio.

It depends on the condition and wear on the stock clutch. If it is in good condition, yes, it will hold the power, pretty well in fact, although you may experience clutch slip while at full boost in high gears such as 5th and 6th. If you drive vigorously, meaning you run at high boost frequently, then the life of the stocker will be GREATLY shortened. Be surprised if you see an extra 10,000 miles after BPU(TM).

Get your welding gloves and helmet on and fully weld the tubing together. Make sure always that the tube has no gaps to ensure that there are no leaks.