1 GIF Let’s slow the bang inside your engine to see the split-second that moves your car. 2 GIF Matt Mikka took a small 3-hor... 1 GIF Let’s slow the bang inside your engine to see the split-second that moves your car. 2 GIF Matt Mikka took a small 3-horsepower flathead engine… 3 GIF …then hand built a glass head… 4 GIF …and used a ultra high-speed camera to capture awesome footage. 5 GIF Seeing the process at 4K(4,000 Frames per Second)Is pure eye-candy. 6 GIF So let’s fire this baby up and learn the basics. 7 GIF Most people understand that gas lights and the explosion turns the tires.Here’s what you’re looking at… 8 GIF FOUR-stroke EngineThis simply means, 1 full cycle has 4 steps. 9 GIF Step 1Intake valve opens – letting air and fuel into the chamber while the piston is moving DOWNStep 2Piston moves UP – this compresses the fuelStep 3BOOM – fuel is ignited, forcing the piston DOWNStep 4Exhaust valve opens – finally the piston moves back UP which forces the exhaust out 10 GIF Now let’s change up the fuel from Regular Gasoline to clear Rubbing Alcohol. 11 GIF LESS BOOMThis shows combustion in a “Lean state”.Too much Air too little flammable fuel. 12 GIF Rubbing Alcohol – unburned gas leaving the port 13 GIF Compare the GIF Above/BelowThis shows combustion in a “Rich state”.WhyBecause this time Acetylene – colorless gas – is used for a big BOOM 14 GIF Lean state = Less power but better Miles-per-gallonRich state = More power but a lot more pollutionWhich one do you think Dragster engines use?Obviously, more BANG.Now for the car guys/gals???Which one burns HOTTER??? 15 GIF For everyone else, just here for the basics;I hope this gave you a basic once-over on how engine combustion works.Thanks for taking the time to give ‘er a read. -Rick 16 Check-out Matt Mikka’s full video ABOVE.
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