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Old 06-19-08, 05:15   #17 (permalink)
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Re: Top Fuel dragster facts

I remember one time on ESPN they had a cross section of a top fuel engine. It had the actual injectors over cylinders that were cut in half and covered in glass so you could get an idea of the volume of fuel that runs through the engine.

Just at idle it was an incredible amount. When they turned it up to show what it was like at full load it was like a freaking fire hose. I would believe they ran almost at hydraulic lock. I was amazed that the engine could still be running with that much fluid running through it.

I've always wanted to go to a top fuel race. My dad says it shakes the Earth when those cars take off.
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