Books and information for racers
Is there an optimal air/fuel ratio for drag racing engines? While air/fuel ratio is important for fuel system management, there is no one optimum air/fuel ratio. These depend on engine type, fuel type, and engine modifications. Below are examples of some optimum air/fuel ratios for specific drag racing engine examples: engine induction fuel air/fuel ratio […]
We found some interesting nitro stats in a recent racing history search. Art Malone was one of the frontrunners in the mid 1960’s in Top Fuel drag racing. Note the following: Engine: Early Model Hemi 398 ci Blower: Roots 6-71 @ 18% OD Fuel injection hat: Hilborn Bugcatcher (4 hole front) Fuel pump: Hilborn 12.5 […]
Recently, I read a couple Hot Rod magazines from the 1950’s. In 1958, my favorite (mechanical fuel injection) propelled several Bonneville racers over 200 MPH. One went around 290 MPH. Those racer builders were the performance leaders of the time with amazing achievements! Front mounted superchargers were common. Fuel splits of around 15 to […]