Invention Advice?

I was wondering if there was any interest in a simple inexpensive mechanical device that would allow wide fuel mixture adjustments from inside your car while driving for performance, fuel economy and altitude compensation similar to what is found in general aviation aircraft.

For several years I have been working on such a device device consisting of a modified gate valve connected to a speedometer cable on one end and a knob on the other end which I have been
testing on my 86 3.2 Carrera with surprising results. ( It would probably work as well on CIS injection)

How should I go from here? I am reluctant to share the details for fear of
someone stealing my idea. Is there a way to test the market without giving it away?

Cheers,

Joe Garcia

Joe, have you done a patent search? If not try www.delphion.com for free info on-line.

Interesting idea, by the way. I have been looking into alternative fuel delivery systems. The single throttle body units used in aviation applications are perfect, but the damned FAA requirements put the price out of sight. I'd be interested in your gadget once you secure the rights.

There is stuff like that in the market now, albeit for computer controlled cars. SPLIT SECOND makes a piggy back computer that splices into the exisiting harness. You can then control low, mid, and high RPM fuel curves seperatly as well as "condition" the entire signal for better performance, or mileage. It really creates an enviornment in which you can modify your car in stages without needing to address the fuel enrichment ever again.

Sorry to bare the news. The system costs about $300 if I remember correctly. Will be glad to research this more as I had thier system on my 944 Turbo (951)

So, if there already exists a market for a $300 electronic device, then might there also be room for a simple $75 device that would not require splicing into the harness?

Joe