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by Brains
Fri May 27, 2005 3:50 pm
Forum: Injectors, Fuel & Air Supply
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BSFC is simply a measure of fuel usage. For our sake, don't worry about relating it to anything specific -- you just pick a number based on application. Turbo cars should pick something in the .60 range, typically.

Quoted from Edelbrock:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/sport_compact/tech_1 ...
by Brains
Fri May 27, 2005 2:50 pm
Forum: Injectors, Fuel & Air Supply
Topic: boosted
Replies: 16
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Its not that bad once you get past all the terms and numbers. Still doing the same old thing we did with carbs, just related to new words and digits. :)

Try this link instead: http://www.witchhunter.com/injectorcalc1.htm

Use the 2nd calculator down the page and you'll find the right size injector ...
by Brains
Fri May 27, 2005 1:57 pm
Forum: Injectors, Fuel & Air Supply
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1 bar = 14.5 psi. So 3 bar = 43.5 psi, 4 bar = 58 psi

Probably the first thing would be to get an estimate of your fuel requirements. Google for a "brake specific fuel consumption" (BSFC) calculator. Punch in the values for your setup, and you should get a recommended injector size.

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by Brains
Fri May 27, 2005 1:14 pm
Forum: Injectors, Fuel & Air Supply
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We used a set of Siemens Deka Hi-Z injectors on a T76 turbocharged V8, and they're running quite well. The flow rate at the 4 bar rail pressure is somewhere around 65lb/hr, I believe they're rated 57 or 60lb @ 3 bar.
Memory is failing me :?