In Top Alcohol Dragster, the cars used supercharged (“blown”) engines, burning alcohol (methanol). Top Alcohol Funny Cars look similar to Fuel Funny Cars, with about half the power of a Top Fuel car. In this class only alcohol cars with three-speed transmissions are allowed.
What is nitromethane used for?
Nitromethane is a colorless, oily liquid with a mild disagreeable or fruity odor. It is used as a propellant, fuel additive, rocket fuel, and solvent, and in making dyes, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.
Why do they call it funny car?
The term for the Super Stock cars dates back to the 1960s, and the original Funny Car is said to go back to 1964. The short and surprisingly simple answer is—literally—someone back in the early 1960s looked at the odd design of a basic Super Stock car with its altered wheelbase and said, “That looks funny.”
What does blown and injected mean?
If you have a blown vein, it means that the vein has ruptured and is leaking blood. It happens when a nurse or other healthcare professional attempts to insert a needle into a vein, and things don’t go quite right.
What happens if you put nitromethane in a car?
The big advantage of nitromethane is that you can get a lot more power from each explosion inside the engine. Pound for pound, nitromethane is less energetic than gasoline, but you can burn a lot more nitromethane in a cylinder. The net result is more power per stroke.
Can I add nitromethane to my gas?
While nitromethane (CH3NO2) does not mix with gasoline, nitropropane (C3H7NO2) does. According to Dr. Hill, “Mix about 10 to 20 percent nitropropane with good gasoline and you make some power!” It was that line that inspired me to find out just what this stuff was worth.
How many horsepower is a Nascar?
750 horsepower
The engine in today’s NASCAR racecars produce upward of 750 horsepower, and they do it without turbochargers, superchargers or particularly exotic components.
What does dragster mean in English?
Definition of dragster 1 : a vehicle built or modified for use in a drag race. 2 : one who participates in a drag race.
What is a fully blown motor?
There is no one way to blow an engine, but it refers to a motor that has suffered catastrophic internal mechanical damage. A blown engine can be expensive and in many cases necessitates a complete engine replacement. In the case of an older vehicle, this could be more than the value of the car itself.
Is a blown motor supercharged?
No theres not. A blower is a supercharger.
Can I mix nitromethane with gasoline?
How do you install a supercharger injector on a blower?
When installing the injector on the blower, tighten the bolts evenly to prevent distortion. A gasket or silicone seal must be used between the injector and the supercharger. The idle check valve should be installed where the housing is marked “RET”.
How do you control the idle on a port nozzle injector?
Systems utilizing port nozzles will have an outlet fitting installed in the bottom of the metering valve. The idle mixture is controlled by the turnbuckle on the side of the injector. To richen the idle, rotate the turnbuckle towards the rear of the injector, (shortening the linkage leans the mixture, lengthening richens the mixture).
How do I adjust the idle mixture on my injectors?
The idle mixture is controlled by the turnbuckle on the side of the injector. To richen the idle, rotate the turnbuckle towards the rear of the injector, (shortening the linkage leans the mixture, lengthening richens the mixture). This adjustment is for idle and throttle response only and has no effect on full throttle.
