WHY? does my 911&914 rune better with 1/4 tank |
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WHY? does my 911&914 rune better with 1/4 tank |
yellow914 |
May 9 2008, 12:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 28-March 08 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 8,861 Region Association: Northern California |
I noticed when I had a 74 carrera 2.7 that at about 1/4 tank I'd get more H.P.'s and now that I have a 75 1.8 914 I get the same thing way better throttle response??? I doubt it's due to weight...any ideas?
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mightyohm |
May 9 2008, 12:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The gravitational pull of the fuel in the tank counteracts the torque of the engine when the tank is full. At less than half a tank, the effect is reversed. The net effect is that with a nearly empty tank, the fuel is actually accelerated into the engine, like a tiny turbocharger inside your fuel pump.
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zymurgist |
May 9 2008, 05:55 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
The gravitational pull of the fuel in the tank counteracts the torque of the engine when the tank is full. At less than half a tank, the effect is reversed. The net effect is that with a nearly empty tank, the fuel is actually accelerated into the engine, like a tiny turbocharger inside your fuel pump. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Agreed. Any astronomer will tell you that the more the universe expands, the faster that expansion is occurring. Therefore one can conclude that the emptier the vessel, the faster it goes, so your fuel tank will reach maximum velocity just before yout engine is starved for fuel. |
SGB |
May 9 2008, 08:44 AM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
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The gravitational pull of the fuel in the tank counteracts the torque of the engine when the tank is full. At less than half a tank, the effect is reversed. The net effect is that with a nearly empty tank, the fuel is actually accelerated into the engine, like a tiny turbocharger inside your fuel pump. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Agreed. Any astronomer will tell you that the more the universe expands, the faster that expansion is occurring. Therefore one can conclude that the emptier the vessel, the faster it goes, so your fuel tank will reach maximum velocity just before yout engine is starved for fuel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) |
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