Technical
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