>I was looking through the latest issue of Machine Design magazine, and this
>little news item on page 40 hit me, like a June bug in the eye:
>
>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>SPARK PLUG DOUBLES AS FUEL INJECTOR
>
>A new gasoline direct-injection tecnology from Delphi Automotive Systems,
>Troy, Mich., and Australia based Orbital Engine Corp. combines a spark plug
>and fuel injector in a single device. The result is low emission, direct fuel
>injection without costly engine redesign.
>
>The injector uses an air-assisted direct fuel-injection system with only one
>point of access to the combustion chamber for fuel and spark. According to
>Delphi, the new technology boosts efficiency with only minor changes to
>todays engines.
>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
>Nothing was mentioned about retrofitting this for after-market use, and there
>was no number to circle for further information - what you see above is all
>there was.
>
>Tom, I can almost hear the gears spinning in your mind. You have been
>advocating direct-injection, and this must be the most direct method I have
>ever heard of. And no need to drill and tap the manifold !
>
>Any thoughts, anyone? We are all listening.
>
>Erv Troyer
>Lagrange, IN
Looks very interesting. The Delphi site is at: http://www.delphiauto.com
and the news release that really doesn't tell any more than you did is at:
http://www.delphiauto.com/index.cfm?location=1791
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
>little news item on page 40 hit me, like a June bug in the eye:
>
>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>SPARK PLUG DOUBLES AS FUEL INJECTOR
>
>A new gasoline direct-injection tecnology from Delphi Automotive Systems,
>Troy, Mich., and Australia based Orbital Engine Corp. combines a spark plug
>and fuel injector in a single device. The result is low emission, direct fuel
>injection without costly engine redesign.
>
>The injector uses an air-assisted direct fuel-injection system with only one
>point of access to the combustion chamber for fuel and spark. According to
>Delphi, the new technology boosts efficiency with only minor changes to
>todays engines.
>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
>Nothing was mentioned about retrofitting this for after-market use, and there
>was no number to circle for further information - what you see above is all
>there was.
>
>Tom, I can almost hear the gears spinning in your mind. You have been
>advocating direct-injection, and this must be the most direct method I have
>ever heard of. And no need to drill and tap the manifold !
>
>Any thoughts, anyone? We are all listening.
>
>Erv Troyer
>Lagrange, IN
Looks very interesting. The Delphi site is at: http://www.delphiauto.com
and the news release that really doesn't tell any more than you did is at:
http://www.delphiauto.com/index.cfm?location=1791
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
