Carburetion Versus Fuel Injection

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one must understand what they do. The carburetor is quite simply a fuel-metering device that operates under the logical and straightforward laws of physics. It has evolved over the years from a very simple and basic design to the complex and intricate models that are available today. Liquid fuel will not burn; it has to become vaporized by the carburetor before combustion can occur. If fuel is not vaporized then the liquid will travel through the car and out the exhaust. Once vaporized the correct fuel/air ratio must be obtained to burn properly. Fuel is discharged through 12 holes located in exactly the correct position in the venturi resulting a finely atomized mist similar to that of a paint gun spray mist (Motor World 1). The same effect is accomplished with E.F.I. by using high-pressure fuel rails and injectors. The computer electronically determines the amount of fuel the injector disperses to accomplish an optimal air/fuel ratio.
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to warm up than a fuel injected engine. Through the use of a computer, E.F.I. has solved the cold start problem. Yet, carburetors have been around for a long time and many people don’t mind the inconveniences.
The idea of a carburetor first came from Henry Ford. Ford asked George Holley to design a carburetor for the Model T. Sensing. His first carburetor called the “iron pot,” (Holley) made its debut in 1904. George later created a business to accommodate Ford’s automobiles as well as Pierce-Arrow, Winston, and Buick. The business is known today as Holley Brothers Inc. Holley is now one of main after market suppliers to car enthusiasts worldwide. ...

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