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intercooler/blown alcohol In some analysis we did for a Bonneville project and our methanol fuel research & experience, it looks like on a cooler...
calculated AFR Yes, the tech stuff can make a head spin. CALCULATED AFR: Regarding calculating air to fuel ratio, the math is accurate although...
hood scoop size We did an article for IHRA DRM on hood scoop size. You can down load it for free on the site: www.racecarbook.com click on...
neat looking I bet that look toys with the spectator's minds. Bob Szabo, author of Fuel Injection Racing Secrets & 5000 Horsepower on Methanol...
more on fuel split for for the screw Hi Mike, Your response is a thought provoking way to look at the contents of the intake manifold, i.e. from...
more on fuel split for PSI One NHRA competitor who has run 5.60's in top alcohol FC runs about a 30% hat / 70% manifold spread. His manifold...
power difference Indy had to go to a larger engine when they converted to ethanol to maintain the power. You will not see 100% ethanol. That is...
fuel split tuning The more fuel you run in the hat, the cooler the intake manifold. Intake manifold temperature is more difficult to control on...
ignition interupt hard on belts and cranks I know of one racer who was breaking blower belts with an ignition interrupt for launch. When he...
racecarbook.com purchase methods Thanks for all the press. We process credit card orders for our books through pay pal. But checks and COD are...
1/8th to 1/4 mi conversions We did several articles in the IHRA DRM tech page about 1/8th to 1/4 mi conversions. You can download those for free...
I was at a Sacramento, CA Race last weekend. A race team was towing their racer back to the pits. I believe three guys were sitting on the tail...
water & meth not Methanol enrichment can retard detonation, and enrichment changes can provide good control over engine temperature. Gasoline...
tax article We did an article for IHRA on racing and taxes. You can download it from www.racecarbook.com click on articles. Bob Szabo, author...
added outside aluminum extrusion We added a 1" x 1" aluminum angle extrusion bolted to the block with the vertical leg outside of the block and...
ethanol vs. methanol Yes, Mark runs straight ethanol and was an IHRA champ many times. There is discussion about ethanol in our "5000 HP on...
gun drilled axle -- metallurgy One reason gun drilling axles or many other bars are stronger than solid bars is metallurgical. When bar stock is...
driver fit and car spec Make sure the driver can fit in the car. And it is a good idea to look at the chassis certification history. If it is...
fuel tank vent and puke tank FYI while it is not a common practice, do not vent your fuel tank or put a fuel tank overflow line into the puke...
caution with converter and blown car High idle speed common with a blown car causes a problem with some who run a torque converter. They have to...
