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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Heeltoe914 |
May 9 2008, 10:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,135 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Tujunga Calif, Member No.: 5,506 |
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) Thats deep WOW. good info (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) |
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