to start with why so big on the injectors????? 360 lbs/hr for a 2
liter.N/A engine..Geez that's enough for 800 or so HP.....More power
with alky?? from where other than a couple of percent of O2..but the ERC
has some too for a 'blending agent'...Octane is similar too..so where
might all this power come from..Not that much from the latent heat
thing...
Dave Dahlgren
Rick Byrnes wrote:
>
> Since Keith wants some questions from lurkers, I have one about fuel.
>
> My current engine (Pinto) has been built at 17.5:1 CR to run gasoline (ERC
> A8C) at Bville. With that CR, I have great fear of running at sea level in
> Michigan or Maxton with any gasoline, but plan on switching to methanol for
> 2001 season.
> The question is, what power changes can I expect? (I know....more) and how
> should my thoughts change relative to timing advance and what starting
> problems might occur.
> My current EFI system is equiped with 4 80 PPH injectors and I will replace
> with 4 160 pph injectors designed for methanol. Fuel delivery system is all
> designed for any fuel. (all stainless or anodized). Fuel supply is
> sufficient at 3 bar pressure thru -12 hose and fittings. (I was making
> somewhere between 600 and 700 HP [measured 600 at wheels] with the turbo
> motor and of course will use the same fuel delivery system.)
> So the question is POWER...
> Now, Keith, no words about laughing gas, I'm talkin about real fuel...
>
> The second part of this question, what reduction in compression is necessary
> to use NitroMethane in this proposed fuel. I know the learning curve is
> quite steep and do not plan on doing this for 2001, but my daddy was mixing
> methanol and nitro back in the 30's with midgets (cars, not people) and I
> sure wouldnt mind following in his footsteps...he is still my hero.
>
> Gentlemen (and ladies) the floor is open :=D
>
> Rick Byrnes
> We have enough youth...........How about a fountain of smart
> www.rbmotorsports.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>
> To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 20, 2000 5:04 AM
> Subject: List Imput
>
> > We came up with a fancy term for folks that hang out in the back round and
> > don't ask questions ... ( formerly lurkers)... but the answer remains that
> > we need questions... even questions of Dubious Quality...
|