REFLECTOR: Running LOP

[michalk]

Yes.

I don't know if there are any aviation racing rules requiring carburetor 
only engines; but if there are, I imagine the racers would port their 
intakes to make them breathe better.

John Dibble wrote:
> By porting, do you mean adjusting the size (opening) of the intake port to each
> cylinder?
> 
> John
> 
> michalk wrote:
> 
> 
>>
>>For an aircraft engine, I imagine the racer guys port their engines for
>>optimum power.  I don't know if they port for even airflow though.  I
>>would think they port for max HP from each cylinder, which may not be even.
>>
>>John Dibble wrote:
>>
>>>How does one go about tuning a carbureted engine?
>>>
>>>John
>>>
>>>michalk wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> I would
>>>>bet that well tuned carbureted motorcycle engines have very good
>>>>distribution.
>>>
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