fuel injection
noun
: a usually electronically-controlled system for injecting a precise amount of atomized fuel into the cylinders or the intake airstream of an internal combustion engine
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Products include carburetors, crate engines, cylinder heads, fuel injection, fuel systems, gaskets, ignition, intake manifolds, sensors, superchargers, thermostats, tools, turbochargers, valve train components, and water pumps.
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Detroit Free Press, 16 Feb. 2024
The company sold motor fuel as well, but the growth stalled, choked by geographical constraints the rise of fuel injection, and the use of electronic sensors in diesel engines.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024
Situated just in front of the rear axle was a 3.5-liter M88 inline-six with mechanical fuel injection.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2024
Enter the exceptionally rare Carrera 2.7 MFI (mechanical fuel injection) specification.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2023
This includes upping the capacity to 6.1-liters and adding fuel injection to increase output from 272 hp to 348 hp.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2023
Also featured is Bosch mechanical fuel injection, which was radically advanced for the time.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2023
View Photos Honda's 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine applies its fuel injection, sixteen valves, and balance shafts to producing a spicy 140 horsepower.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 15 June 2023
Some fancier models also feature engines with electronic fuel injection.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 5 May 2022
Detroit Free Press, 16 Feb. 2024
The company sold motor fuel as well, but the growth stalled, choked by geographical constraints the rise of fuel injection, and the use of electronic sensors in diesel engines.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024
Situated just in front of the rear axle was a 3.5-liter M88 inline-six with mechanical fuel injection.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2024
Enter the exceptionally rare Carrera 2.7 MFI (mechanical fuel injection) specification.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2023
This includes upping the capacity to 6.1-liters and adding fuel injection to increase output from 272 hp to 348 hp.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2023
Also featured is Bosch mechanical fuel injection, which was radically advanced for the time.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2023
View Photos Honda's 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine applies its fuel injection, sixteen valves, and balance shafts to producing a spicy 140 horsepower.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 15 June 2023
Some fancier models also feature engines with electronic fuel injection.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 5 May 2022
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