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Old February 14th 06, 04:42 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default Differences between automotive & airplane engines

In article k.net,
Richard Lamb wrote:

I'm rather curious, considering the current fuel situation,

What would a healthy dose of alcohol do the the BSFC and power
output?

I'm a little familiar with some of the handling and corrosion
issues from a friend that races quarter midgets.

Richard


Alcohol contains only some 79% of the energy of gasoline.