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Fuel System — 16 articles

An Engines Idle speed

Engine Idle is handy

Atomization of fuel for the piston engine

How and why fuel is atomised

Bosch Jetronic fuel injection system

Bosch Jetronic ignition

Fuel Octane Rating - Research Octane Number (RON)

A look at what makes up the RON rating

Methanol Fuel for Racing

Methanol explained

Method of the Ram air intake

Boost performance with a Ram Air Intake

Nitromethane overview

For the drag racer in you

Nitrous oxide (NOS) explained

For that little bit extra

Short ram air intake overview

Provides a slight performance boost

Tetra-ethyl lead

The science behind the lead additive

The role of the Boost controller

Controlling turbo charger air pressure levels

The workings of the Venturi to speed the flow of fuel

The venturi component of the carburettor

Throttle body controls air flow

Throttle body for fuel injection systems

Turbo charger Wastegate

The important role of the wastegate

Warm air intake overview

Reasons for a warm air intake system

Workings of a Cold air intake

A look at the cold air intake system