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Tips and tricks from Bob.
Fuel Pump Sizer (Pump Loop)
A common trend in some motorsports classes that run mechanical fuel injection is to run a bigger replacement fuel pump than previously used. One common example is drag racing blown alcohol. For an engine combination making just above 2,000 horsepower, about 11 GPM of methanol fuel is needed at 8,000 RPM. Several fuel pump manufacturers […]
Methanol Safety Tips
Methanol fuel is very popular in motorsports. It is common in drag, circle, and boat racing for example. It is readily available and reasonable in price. It has favorable properties as a racing fuel such as wide tuning window and good tolerance to high compression or high boost. However, it is a hazardous organic compound […]