NewKindOfClown

You searched and found the same thread on here that I found? lol
(https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/hyd...sion-kit-4348/)

hick92

Any thing that you remember actually worked

jeeperscreepers92

Well if you ever make it work make sure to make a build thread or a writeup. That would be somethijng i would definitly atleast give a read through.

jake92

Alright, good thing I asked. From what I found, if it did create any amount of energy at all, it would use just as much to create the energy so in reality you get 0 gain. I just wondered because anything to make a 4.0 have a longer range would be incredible.

1976Mustang

A properly made hydrogen fuel cell is only to act as an octane booster on an engine running plain ol' gasoline by pumping the hydrogen into the air intake. A past student at my college put a pro made kit on his Honda, apparently he gets nearly 100mpg. On Mythbusters they removed the engines gasoline system completely and tried running it ONLY on the tiny cell they made.

xj_maniac_newb

The popular mechanics thing yes, but i actually seen the mythbusters episode. Only thing that seemed to work was moth *****. Although i do often have problems with the way they handle myths.. I'm often thinking "why the hell dont you just do it this way?"

jake92

That's what I was trying to get at, just an octane booster. If there is a kit to just increase MPG's by boosting the octane, I'm all for it

NewKindOfClown

They've said in interviews that over the seasons, the goal has shifted away from accuracy and conclusiveness, and toward entertainment and children. They say they feel like they have an opportunity to inspire kids, and they want to encourage to go try the things they're wondering about.

While it ruined the show for me, I respect the intent.

1976Mustang

Yep, the way it's MEANT to work is you install a reliable fuel cell that has a constant output, then adjust the engine to run lean on Gasoline. The hydrogen it gets compensates for the lower amount of gas it's getting, thus it uses less gas while running cleaner.

The little joke-sized cell they made on Mythbusters wouldn't run a moped, yet alone a full size engine in a car. I love those guys, but that was one of the things they mucked up big time.

jake92

Exactly what I would like to see.

Mythbusters used to inspire by making science fun and by proving or disproving myths. The occasional screw up would be met with viewer criticism and usually things were fixed. Unfortunately, I see Mythbusters becoming as informational as honey booboo or whaterver her name is

jeeperscreepers92

but wouldnt that put more wear on the engine? and what about power? Would you atleast break even on torque and horsepower?

Eagle564

Sorry to interrupt the fun, but how likely would it be that i'd need an SYE and shaft at 4.5" of lift? Or how long can i run a tcase drop? Id like 4.5"s but if im absolutely gonna need an SYE and shaft(an expense i cant really afford now) then im gonna get a 3" zone lift with some 33s.

NewKindOfClown

Likely, but not guaranteed. If money is tight, you can run a temporary TC drop until you can afford an SYE.

1976Mustang

I'm not sure about that, i always wondered if it would cause more rust inside the exhaust system and engine since the main byproduct of burning hydrogen is water. As for power, if you get the mix right i think it would be the same if not more powerful.

Eagle564

Such a dilemma lol. The zone lift is barebones, rear leafs and springs only basically. So id be buyin a lot of extras anyways. If i can find a 4.5 with majority of stuff id need and just get a tcase drop i suppose ill do it.