Reply By : sami_voodoo on 5/15/2009 9:35:05 PM
Nice article! Very useful info for all those who are into this field of automotive technology.
Just a few comments I'd like to make though. Not all flames come from the ALS. The Diablo, Ferrari, the BMW and the Elise are doing what's called an "overrun". It's where the throttle is shut right after a full load / full RPM run. When you close throttle, vaccuum is created in the intake manifold. Fuel that has deposited on the walls of the intake evaporates suddenly due to reduction in pressure. However, this mixture can't burn since it is too rich. This hot, rich mixture goes out the exhaust where when it mixes with the ambient air, catches fire. Thus, the flames.
Sir , im very impressed i was really bummed out when nobody could tell the difference between valve overlap and ALS flames , bravo sir,(Y) very keen obsevation. only a few handful would know the difference.
thanks for the comments.