Definition
Carburetors remain common on classic and race engines without electronic fuel injection.
Tuning involves jetting, idle circuit, and accelerator pump calibration.
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Carburetor
A mechanical device mixing fuel and air using jets, venturis, and throttle plates.
Related terms
- Fuel InjectorAn electronically controlled valve spraying atomized fuel into the intake port o…
- Direct InjectionFuel injection directly into the combustion chamber at high pressure.
- Port InjectionFuel sprayed into the intake port before the valve, mixing with incoming air.
- Octane RatingA measure of fuel resistance to knock under compression and heat.
- E85A blend of roughly 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline offering high knock resistance.
- Air-Fuel RatioThe mass ratio of air to fuel in the intake charge, critical for power and engin…
Category: Fuel · Updated August 31, 2026