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  1. Thread: Fuel pressure

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    RR, The pressure should drop momentarily when...

    RR,

    The pressure should drop momentarily when you rev it up and then return quickly to nominal.

    This is because the static fuel pressure is running through the regulator at 55 psi... then when...
  2. Thread: Gas

    by mckeaaan
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    I have worked in single cylinder development...

    I have worked in single cylinder development applications where more area under the curve can be achieved by maintaining the IMEP.

    The faster the fuel will burn, the greater push you get at MBT......
  3. Thread: Gas

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    Combustion is not an explosion at all, but a...

    Combustion is not an explosion at all, but a controllable burning process. For the first 10% of combustion in the time domain, there are many things an engineer can do to malipulate the burn rate.
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  4. Thread: Gas

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    Let me ask you this... Why does advancing...

    Let me ask you this...

    Why does advancing timing give more horsepower?

    Joeg, I am especially insterested to hear your reply, as you appear to be an engine expert.
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    Is your problem in the big end, or the small end...

    Is your problem in the big end, or the small end of the rod? I'm assuming the big end.

    Does the bearing snip in the journal?

    What do the bearings look like on the rods that don't spin?
    ...
  6. Thread: Gas

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    I've had this same question... thanks for...

    I've had this same question... thanks for asking...

    You are right in that octane in and of itself does not enhance performance... BUT... since timing is unlimited... this can be a major advantage...
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    Cruise Control

    Can all parts of the cruise control come out? Or is it only legal to disconnect the cable to the TB?

    Also, the rules state that "it is not intented that 2-piece manifolds be port matched"... this...
  8. Wow, really great... thanks for sharing the...

    Wow, really great... thanks for sharing the pics...

    That gives me insiration and guidance as I attempt to put together my first car.

    So where did you get all the great graphics? And the black...
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    GT240sx, thanks for the note. Since the cars...

    GT240sx, thanks for the note.

    Since the cars are the same, I will be able to hear your comments on different things.

    I hope to hit the track next season after getting my liscense.

    Did you...
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    Tderonne, thanks, I will check that out. On...

    Tderonne, thanks, I will check that out.

    On the rim width... I guess I thought I was reading that as tire width!?!

    Yes, the car is an ITS Supra. So it looks like those cables can be pulled,...
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    Trunk / Gas door release Cracked windshield

    Can the trunk and gas door release cables be taken out from the driver's seat back?

    Also, my windshiled has a chip which has turned into an inch long crack... will this pass tech?

    Oh, on 10"...
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    Thanks for all the wisdom... anyway, I am looking...

    Thanks for all the wisdom... anyway, I am looking to have a lot of fun... so if I can run in pack that would be great. Winning is not really my greatest priority.

    In racing, someone always has a...
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    83 MKII Toyota Supra

    I have really been enjoying this site and have been learning as much as possible.

    I have begun to work on an 83 Supra for ITS... but in all the websearches and reading I've done, I have yet to...
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