Straight Dope Wanted 200MPG Carb Plan

Factual Questions
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The Times Online recently ran an article talking about discovered plans for a miraculous auto carb. What legitamcy can be granted to this contraption? Any?

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snopes has something to say about this

snopes 200mpg Carburetor

Choice Quote:

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I should add that in 1979 I sent $5.00 off to get a copy of the blueprints for this carburetor.

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My favorite quote from the article linked in the OP.

Well duh! Only gas vapor will burn. All carbs do this.
This is right up there with the pill that turns water into gas.

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  1. The article in question is dated March 31. Very close to April 1.

  2. The Times (online!) is a rag. This ain’t the NY Times. Following the links, we find The Times (online!) is in bed with The Sun, which, if that doesn’t set off your bullshit whistles, check your pulse.

Peace.

“What do you call British toilet paper?”

“Tabloids.”

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For completeness sake: Cecil speaks.

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