[Z06] optimum fuel air ratio

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Nov 23, 2009 | 03:26 PM

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OhioC5

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From: Akron Ohio

Stoich air fuel mixture is approximately 14.7 times the mass of air to fuel.
The problem, there are guys on this thread inferring that some of us can't comprehend the written text.

Nov 24, 2009 | 01:32 AM

#22

ZeeOSix

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From: PNW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moike

The OP called it a Fuel Air ratio but yeah we know what he means. He would have a lot of problems if that "Fuel Air" ratio was even possible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhioC5

Stoich air fuel mixture is approximately 14.7 times the mass of air to fuel.
The problem, there are guys on this thread inferring that some of us can't comprehend the written text.

If you read the OP's post literally, then it's more like some of us can't write technical.

Nov 24, 2009 | 01:58 AM

#23

0Philip@HPE

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From: Houston TX

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Originally Posted by LR'z-Z06

There must be something I don't understand. A 14.7:1 fuel mixture would mean 14.7 pounds of air to 1 pound of fuel. Fuel weighs alot more than air. I would rather carry 1 gallon of air than 1 gallon of fuel. 14.7 pounds of air is alot of air. About 9000 gallons of air mixes with 1 gallon of gas. Hope this helps.
16:1 is lean
12:1 is rich

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