Aloha Petroleum offers ethanol-free gas at its Kahalu'u station Nov 5, 2009
"We wanted to make it convenient for them to fill up with 89 octane fuel, which won't clog carburetors or damage marine fuel tanks.". Aloha has been selling the ethanol-free blend in Waianae and in Mountain View on the Big Island since last year and at small boat harbors since 2007. (Honolulu Advertiser)
McMurray scores upset win in wild Talladega finish Nov 2, 2009
" With a 184-point lead and three races remaining, Johnson could become the first driver to clinch the Chase before the season finale (he can earn the title by starting the Nov. 22 finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, if he's 161 points ahead). The final finishing order first showed Johnson in eighth, but he was adamant he finished sixth. After a lengthy review, Johnson was indeed credited with a sixth-place finish that stretched his lead in the standings. But the likelihood of Johnson becoming... (USA Today -- Sports)
Elena Kealohas 1956 Volkswagen Oct 31, 2009
Elena s VW has a 2276 engine with a weighted pulley, two 48 IDA Webber carburetors, a customized exhaust system made by JB s repair and wheelie bars. The VW also has a GeneBerg shifter and line lock to control the fluid to the front brakes for an instant release on the starting line. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf Oct 29, 2009
On the competition side, NASCAR is exploring the replacement of its carburetors with more efficient fuel injection (perhaps as early as 2011) and the use of alternative fuels in at least one of its national series. A potentially lucrative byproduct of going green is more green in the coffers of NASCAR teams whose multimillion-dollar budgets, largely dependent on the largesse of corporate America, have been devastated by the recession. (USA Today -- Sports)
No need to go full throttle in today's cars Oct 17, 2009
The phrase is "blow out the carbs," as in "carburetors." And here are the likely explanations. TOM: Back in the 1960s, some high-performance cars had four-barrel carburetors ... RAY: The other explanation is that, since carburetors ran so rich, the extra fuel they poured in would lead to carbon buildup on the pistons. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pricey device offers high-tech tuning Oct 15, 2009
While carburetors and stock fuel injection systems offer limited adjustments, the addition of an auxiliary computer on a fuel-injected motorcycle offers unlimited adjustment at every conceivable throttle position, rpm and gear choice ... In addition to fuel injection systems, Crank and Chrome also tunes bikes with carburetors and they offer "horsepower runs" for serious enthusiasts who want to see how the latest engine modification has altered the horsepower of their bike. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
More of this story Oct 10, 2009
It s got Sharp aluminum heads and an off Nazar manifold with two Stromberg 97 carburetors, he said. Ceridono chose the Mercury flathead because there are lots of aftermarket parts due to a revival in flathead Mercurys. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Here's 5 reasons Jimmie Johnson won't make history in the Chase. Oct 3, 2009
Because restrictor-plates on the cars' carburetors limit airflow into the engines and keep speeds around 200 mph, the cars run in tight packs. One little bobble or twitch can cause the Big One -- the massive, multi-car wrecks that are common on plate tracks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
A Short Introduction to Oil Prices and Oil Inventories Oct 2, 2009
Those large engined cars of yesterday the ones with 400 to 500 CID engines, four barrel carburetors and high compression ratios were more efficient than the economy cars. In the days of 3cc/ gal of TEL regular gasoline had 93 RON and premium blends could be near 100. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Fans keep ‘Dollhouse’ going Sep 24, 2009
And when they do, the extent of their relationship is mostly grunts interspersed with shots of brightly burnished carburetors and STP-slurping engines. The best and most preposterous car-race sequence is the opener, set in the Dominican Republic, in which Dom and his merry band of Robin-Hooding compatriots attempt to hijack a lonely gas truck driven by a guy with an iguana. (Fresno Bee)
Business: Scooter brand using Athens as a test market Sep 20, 2009
Owl Scooters picked five of the Chinese manufacturer's models and got the engines upgraded, with specified parts like batteries, carburetors and spark plugs that addressed some of the problem areas. "We worked with the factory, but gave them a list of some of the parts we thought should be considered based on complaints of typical maintenance issues and breakdowns," Langlois said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Small engines get greener Aug 27, 2009
The new analog IC, combined with a microcontroller to form an ECU, would allow small engine makers to replace mechanical carburetors wtih cleaner, more efficient electronic fuel injection for a wide range of outdoor power equipment. In the U.S., these small engines account for an estimated 5 percent of air pollution. (EETimes)
Tense pre-race for Busch, Vickers Aug 23, 2009
The current cars have used carburetors since the 1980s, which has little application to what is currently sold on showroom floors. Toyota president of racing development Lee White said the switch could easily be made. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vickers' gamble pays off Aug 17, 2009
-- Reaching the Chase for the Sprint Cup is as much about calculus as carburetors, with so many race teams playing risk/ reward hunches rather than going for victories. Sunday, Brian Vickers and his Red Bull Racing crew broke the template, burning every last drop of fuel to take the Carfax 400 at Michigan International Speedway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Area doctors sound off on proposed reforms Aug 14, 2009
"Thanks for the comment Mary. When an article has a reporter's correction added, to the original file online, all previous comments automatically fall away when it is republished on the site. As a result your comment did not get attached to the story as it should have. I appologize for the inconvenience. WebmasterSean Anderson MD wrote on Aug 11, 2009 5:40 PM:" Professor Ted Hamilton lost my respect and I'm sure most of your reader's respect when he said the following: "that's what specialists... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
The legend of Little Hoss Jun 27, 2009
This little street bopper will tear up the strip with its 350 Chevy engine, Edelbrock RPM performance cam, 350 turbo transmission, 2800 stall speed converter, and its 660 Street Avenger Holley carburetors. And just to make the ride as comfortable as a Rolls, this little Ford sports a 4 link suspension on the front and rear plus steel coil overshocks. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Ethanol-free gas rare but popular Jun 19, 2009
Peithman said his ethanol-free customers include a taxi company, whose owners claim to get seven extra miles per gallon, and lawn services, who say that ethanol clogs the carburetors of weed trimmers and lawn mowers. "Inside the carburetors, the ethanol basically eats it up," Scott Dennis, 42, who owns a Melbourne lawn service, said ... "You either replace the carburetors or you rebuild them; some of the units are $50 to $100 apiece."It gets expensive," Dennis said, as he filled a five-gallon... (Florida Today)
Paying off at the pump: Saving fuel a winning play in NASCAR Jun 17, 2009
NASCAR authorizes two sizes of Holley four-barrel carburetors ... Team's engine tuners adjust carburetors in numerous ways. (USA Today -- Sports)
Costas 1923 T-bucket Ford May 30, 2009
After making the final payment on his new car, Costa turned to his friend Paul Silva to rebuild and tune the Holley carburetors while Alan Perreira provided the expert pin striping and Costa added lots and lots of chrome to bring a Hollywood sparkle to this Kalaheo street rod. Costa chose to name his hot rod Half Breed because it has the appearance of a Ford but runs a Chevy engine and transmission with a Ford differential. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Everyone chasing Team Penske May 24, 2009
Yesterday's final practice, known as "Carb Day" from the days when the racing cars still used carburetors, saw Team Penske's Helio Castroneves as the fastest, turning a lap of 223. 920 mph. (NJ.com -- Times)
The Brickyard at 100: Retaining tradition, embracing innovation May 22, 2009
Newby also owned a bike shop but made his name making the chains, which were key to the drivetrains in cars and airplanes, while Wheeler, with George Schebler, built carburetors. Over a campfire in November 1905 they reportedly brainstormed ideas that four years later led them to pool nearly $200,000 (with another $50,000 borrowed from the bank of a fifth investor who eventually dropped out) to make the racetrack a reality. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rust-bucket revival: Kids restore their first cars May 11, 2009
That would be a gleaming GMC 270 cubic inch, six-cylinder engine with dual two-barrel carburetors. In other words, "it scoots," as Andy puts it. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pontiac LIVES - Proud GTO owner is one reason GM’s first muscle car will never die May 2, 2009
It had a ram air intake, dual carburetors and special heads and exhaust manifolds. He wishes he still had it, too. (Missoulian, MT)
Pontiac lovers will cherish memories Apr 29, 2009
"I used to love the sound of those three, two-barrel carburetors when I floored the gas pedal," former 1969 GTO owner Eleanor Baker of Satellite Beach said. "It roared and everyone definitely knew it was there.". (Florida Today)
NASCAR: Edwards' roof flaps worked properly Apr 28, 2009
Bump drafting is commonplace at Talladega and Daytona International Speedway, the two mammoth tracks where NASCAR uses restrictor plates on carburetors to choke airflow to the engine and reduce horsepower. The result is drivers running at similar speeds in large packs, increasing the propensity for multicar crashes. (USA Today -- Sports)
Obama's New GM Apr 7, 2009
I am not sure if carburetors even exist anymore. But I did serve for a time on the board of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, which regulated emissions throughout southern California, so I am prepared for the mandated-though-impossible-to-achieve mileage and emission standards of the near future. (Townhall.com)
Fourth time definitely no charm for 'Fast & Furious' Apr 4, 2009
And when they do, the extent of their relationship is mostly grunts interspersed with shots of brightly burnished carburetors and STP-slurping engines. UNIVERSAL. (Fresno Bee)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Apr 3, 2009
"You look at your biggest expenses on your line items and for us, it's engine costs every week. These engines are highly tuned, sophisticated machines, even though they're running with carburetors -- it costs a lot of money every week to run an engine. We have 36 races, and that's a lot of money every week to run an engine.". Those motors come from Earnhardt Childress Racing as part of a technical alliance formed between Richard Childress and TRG. One of the "Big Four" car owners who swept all... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
The wheel deal Mar 30, 2009
"Buddy Bradshaw was so smart." He relates how the 1959 Impala equipped with two four-barrel carburetors "had a dead spot in it when you stepped on it." But Bradshaw discovered a way to remove some of the linkage connections to alleviate the problem. And he was protective of his little secret. (Odessa American, TX)
Automobile Service Technician Train... Mar 18, 2009
These instructors have years of experience repairing automobiles and typically have specialized in the specific car repairs, e.g., carburetors, suspension, air conditioning, transmissions, electrical systems, and electronic diagnostics. Tuition Costs. (Suite101.com)
Dateline: Historic Fort Meade Mar 4, 2009
They are located at 3 East Broadway and specialize in overhauling engines and carburetors, air conditioning, and high performance work. 10 Years Ago. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Roush promotes use of propane power for cars Feb 24, 2009
Roush said alternative fuels are "certainly not a fix-all,'' but represent potential good news for an industry beleaguered by talk of bailouts and bankruptcy. And Roush's decision to embrace alternative fuels - he's touting propane as an immediate answer, and his company is working on electric and hydrogen power projects for the future - is another example of a slow shift toward environmental awareness within the NASCAR community. Although the Indy Racing League has switched to ethanol, NASCAR... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Roush touting propane power Feb 20, 2009
Although the Indy Racing League has switched to ethanol, NASCAR only recently switched from leaded to unleaded fuel and its cars still use carburetors instead of fuel injection. But NASCAR has hired a director of "green innovation," and chairman and CEO Brian France has spoken to former vice president Al Gore about making the sport more environmentally friendly. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tech.view: The 20% solution Feb 7, 2009
But that was when cars had carburetors that dumped large dollops of fuel into the cylinders to persuade the engine to roar into life. Today s electronic fuel-injection systems are far more frugal, metering out just the thimblefuls needed to fire. (The Economist)
