EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

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[HillbillySailor]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

I think this is an idea whose time has come. As a matter of fact, I think this idea should've been implemented 10 years ago. All production cars are fuel injected and have been for some time. Aftermarket companies are selling fuel injection systems, and you can build your own with Megasquirt. It shouldn't be all that hard to implement if you hire the right people.

[studemax]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

'Bout time.
Now they have new ways to cheat in NASCAR.

[dieselgeek]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

'Bout time.
Now they have new ways to cheat in NASCAR.

how could someone cheat with EFI?

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

ahahaghahahahaga
the joke continues

[min301]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

'Bout time.
Now they have new ways to cheat in NASCAR.

how could someone cheat with EFI?

Really?

One would think with computer, it would be easier to data log
and keep the teams on the up and up.

I think it could be a good thing...but might
be too little, too late?

[dieselgeek]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

the only way there could be "cheating' is if NASCAR tried giving people "sealed boxes" which I don't see as possible, only because there are enough subtle differences in the engines that one system and one program isn't going to cut it.

One thing's for sure, those cup engines will run WAAY better at idle, light throttle, etc. They'll get off the line better out of the pits - those things fall on their faces below 6000rpm with carbs. It'll be nice for them not to be embarrassing below WOT.

And since power is all about airflow, it's not like you can run "bigger inejctors" or something, to make more power than the next guy. Restrictor plates control airflow - so, adding more fuel is just making a richer mixture. I see no way for cheating. And frankly, the datalogging will simply help teams keep better tabs on the engines.

Of course, it'll piss off all the old timers like Spidey which I'll admit is more entertaining.

[Wicked Chicken]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

I think this is an idea whose time has come. As a matter of fact, I think this idea should've been implemented 10 years ago. All production cars are fuel injected and have been for some time. Aftermarket companies are selling fuel injection systems, and you can build your own with Megasquirt. It shouldn't be all that hard to implement if you hire the right people.

I agree....Now they should attach a factory chassis and powerplant to that injector and use a restrictor plate. This way outta proportion, fake bodied, headlight sticker, COT NASCAR has fallen so far off the mark. I have not watched a FAUXCAR race in 9 years, and seriously doubt I ever will until they drive a "REAL" mass produced rearwheel drive V-8 car. There is nothing more boring than an unlimited funded engineer vs unlimited funded engineer. Whatever happened to ingenuity using a factory ride? Smokey is rolling over in his grave.

[Scott Liggett]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

Oh boy, that'll bring back the masses. :

[realsteelfreak]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

ASA runs sealed FI engines, so it's not like its a big deal,they have done this for some time.
NASCAR has grown good or bad,they havnt run a stock body or a chassis in a very long time.
You can watch stock bodied cars in Koni Challenge which is a support series for Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series which was bought by NASCAR in late 2008.
Wow the circle just keeps going.

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

ASA went under
NASCAR should go EFI - the cold start drivability will be fabulous
carbs are a cost and cheatin safety valve
efi crap is just going to give us traction control - so the better driver will get beat
how does this help the racing -?it doesn't

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

ASA was most famous for a national touring series which began in 1973 but was discontinued in 2004 due to financial difficulties

[BBR]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

As much as I like EFI, my opinion is they are 'fixing' something that is not broke.... but, such is the way of NASCAR. There are many more areas they could be addressing to improve the sport outside of the type of fuel delivery they use.

just my 2 lincs...

Maybe they should just run diesels instead. lmao

[realsteelfreak]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

Thats true but alot of things havnt been broke in NASCAR that they have changed, its just more control on their part that they will have. Me I would like to see them to go to a 16'' wheel for better handling and brake packages, especially on short tracks and road courses.

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: EFI to NASCAR? Looks Like It

15 inch works better - you need that sidewall
hoosier tried to get them to go to a 17 inch wheel - no dice and no hoosier