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I own a 1968 Mustang GT with a 390 and 4 speed. We used it for developing some or our products and the carb sat dry for about 4 years. When I tried to start it after that, there was 0 accelerator pump shot. Rather than rebuilding this 650, I just bought a cheapie 4 …
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When building or modifying an engine for all-out racing, street/strip performance, trailer towing, or most any application, there are many variables to consider. One critical variable is the Compression Ratio or CR. Compression ratio is the amount of “squeeze” the piston puts on the air fuel ratio before it lights the fire. And, more importantly, it …
They used to call it “snake oil”, something of dubious value sold as a cure all for any medical condition.
Sir Issac Newton in the 1700s developed the most important equation in all physics and dynamics, Force = Mass x Acceleration.
You’ve probably heard various racers and engine builders/tuners talk about torque vs HP.
With gas approaching $4 a gallon and diesel well north of that, everyone is interested in squeezing every last mile out of every fillup.