System and Method for Enhancing Vehicle Performance

Abstract

A system and a method for improving fuel efficiency of an engine include the application of at least a pair of magnets coupled to opposite sides of a crankcase ventilation passageway and oriented substantially parallel to each other such that an attractive magnetic force is applied transverse to the passageway. The magnetic force causes realignment of lubricant molecules such that the lubricant molecules substantially cover fuel molecules to increase the compression ratio of the engine thereby improving the fuel efficiency. A system for enhancing brake performance and a magnet installation kit are also disclosed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for improving the fuel efficiency of an engine, the system comprising:
 a magnet assembly positioned adjacent to a crankcase ventilation passageway of the engine, the passageway having lubricant molecules, fuel molecules and metal shavings flowing therethrough;   wherein the magnet assembly is oriented such that an attractive magnetic force is applied transverse to the passageway; and   the magnetic force causing a re-alignment of the lubricant molecules such that the lubricant molecules substantially cover the fuel molecules to increase the compression ratio of the engine thereby improving the fuel efficiency of the engine.   
     
     
         2 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the magnet assembly comprises a pair of magnets located at two opposite sides of the passageway respectively. 
     
     
         3 . The system as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the pair of magnets is oriented substantially parallel to each other. 
     
     
         4 . The system as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the pair of magnets is tangent to the passageway. 
     
     
         5 . The system as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein each magnet is provided with a plurality of fastening apertures to enable fasteners to pass therethrough so as to secure the magnet assembly to the passageway. 
     
     
         6 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein magnets of the magnet assembly are treated to prevent loss of magnetic strength caused by heat or vibration. 
     
     
         7 . A method for improving the fuel efficiency of an engine, the method comprising:
 positioning a magnet assembly adjacent to a crankcase ventilation passageway of the engine, the passageway having lubricant molecules, fuel molecules and metal shavings flowing therethrough;   wherein the magnet assembly is oriented such that an attractive magnetic force is applied transverse to the passageway; and   the magnetic force causing a re-alignment of the lubricant molecules such that the lubricant molecules substantially cover the fuel molecules to increase the compression ratio of the engine thereby improving the fuel efficiency of the engine.   
     
     
         8 . The method as claimed in  claim 7 , further comprising the step of treating magnets of the magnet assembly to prevent loss of magnetic strength caused by heat or vibration. 
     
     
         9 . The method as claimed in  claim 7 , further comprising the step of securing the magnet assembly to the passageway by a fastener selected from the group consisting of bolts and nuts, clamps, brackets, screws, metal wirings and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The method as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the magnet assembly comprises a pair of magnets located at two opposite sides of the passageway respectively. 
     
     
         11 . The method as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the pair of magnets is oriented substantially parallel to each other. 
     
     
         12 . A magnet installation kit for the installation of a magnet assembly in a vehicle to enhance its performance, the kit comprising:
 at least one pair of magnets coupled to at least one fluid passageway of the vehicle, the at least one fluid passageway having fluid and metal shavings flowing therethrough, wherein the at least one pair of magnets is positioned at two opposite sides of the at least one fluid passageway respectively and oriented substantially parallel to each other such that an attractive magnetic force is applied transverse to the at least one fluid passageway, the magnetic force causing a re-alignment of the molecules of the fluid flowing through the at least one fluid passageway; and   a fastener for securing the at least one pair of magnets to the at least one fluid passageway, wherein the fastener is selected from the group consisting of bolts and nuts, clamps, brackets, screws, metal wirings and combinations thereof.   
     
     
         13 . The kit as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein each magnet is provided with a plurality of fastening apertures to enable the fastener to pass therethrough so as to secure the at least one pair of magnets to the at least one fluid passageway. 
     
     
         14 . The kit as claimed in  claim 12 , comprising one pair of magnets coupled to a crankcase ventilation passageway to enhance fuel efficiency. 
     
     
         15 . The kit as claimed in  claim 12 , comprising one pair of magnets coupled to a brake servo line to increase brake performance. 
     
     
         16 . The kit as claimed in  claim 12 , comprising two pairs of magnets, wherein one pair of magnets is coupled to a crankcase ventilation passageway, and the other pair of magnets is coupled to a brake servo line. 
     
     
         17 . The kit as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the at least one pair of magnets is heat-treated.