I understand octane rating in relation to compression ratio and ignition timing.
Speed of flame-front under different pressures and so on.
I've determined "and please correct me if I'm wrong" 87 Ethanol free pump fuel to be the ideal choice for a stock Pred 212 with stock flywheel max timing 16 degrees advanced, 10.8's on a stock cam, air filter adapter, any header, and max jet size .040 on a stock carb with stock E-tube.
I personally run a smaller jet than .040 just to be clear.
That being said....I witnessed an experienced racer using VP 94 bottled fuel. I didn't hesitate to question Him.
The response I got was "We're still running the stock Jet"
The karts in question ran very well though I felt like I ran very well compared to them also.
It didn't sit well with me and I'd like to learn if I'm mistakenly suspicious or do I have some homework to do?
This was Not at any of my local tracks and is completely unrelated to any of my usual competitors.
This was at an event that was far from where we typically race.
I've never been one to point the finger and the word cheater is a very strong word in my opinion.
I've been called a cheater and I take it as a major compliment.
I like to sleep at night win or lose.
Just to get it out there; my suspicion would be smaller combustion chamber be it milled/welded or thinner head gasket, offset flywheel key beyond 16 degrees, or stroker crank among other possibilities.
My other suspicion is that I have something to learn.
I'm asking this to learn. It'd be great if one of you more experienced racers could help me understand.
Thank you!!
Speed of flame-front under different pressures and so on.
I've determined "and please correct me if I'm wrong" 87 Ethanol free pump fuel to be the ideal choice for a stock Pred 212 with stock flywheel max timing 16 degrees advanced, 10.8's on a stock cam, air filter adapter, any header, and max jet size .040 on a stock carb with stock E-tube.
I personally run a smaller jet than .040 just to be clear.
That being said....I witnessed an experienced racer using VP 94 bottled fuel. I didn't hesitate to question Him.
The response I got was "We're still running the stock Jet"
The karts in question ran very well though I felt like I ran very well compared to them also.
It didn't sit well with me and I'd like to learn if I'm mistakenly suspicious or do I have some homework to do?
This was Not at any of my local tracks and is completely unrelated to any of my usual competitors.
This was at an event that was far from where we typically race.
I've never been one to point the finger and the word cheater is a very strong word in my opinion.
I've been called a cheater and I take it as a major compliment.
I like to sleep at night win or lose.
Just to get it out there; my suspicion would be smaller combustion chamber be it milled/welded or thinner head gasket, offset flywheel key beyond 16 degrees, or stroker crank among other possibilities.
My other suspicion is that I have something to learn.
I'm asking this to learn. It'd be great if one of you more experienced racers could help me understand.
Thank you!!