What's The Best Fuel Injection? Carburetors vs Port vs Direct

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    What are the differences between carburetors, port injection, and direct injection? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Why do some cars use both port & direct fuel injection? This video deep dives into the various popular forms of fuel injection. We'll discuss the tuning flexibility of port injection, the advantages of the cooling effects of in-cylinder direct injection, as well as how dual injectors (both port & direct) can offer the benefits of both worlds, and help keep carbon deposits off of intake valves.
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  • @EBuff75
    @EBuff75 4 роки тому +1124

    That was one of the clearest explanations that I've ever heard for how a carburetor works. Thank you very much for that!

    • @benc8386
      @benc8386 4 роки тому +13

      It was a good explanation but they aren't really quite that simple because a venturi doesn't give you the right air/fuel mixture across the range of throttle openings. So they have emulsion tubes and things to hack it.

    • @Abb0nz1
      @Abb0nz1 4 роки тому +1

      @EBuff75 - I was going to say the same thing.

    • @superdupergrover9857
      @superdupergrover9857 4 роки тому +5

      If you ever want to go further down the rabbit hole, go to Uncle Tony's Garage youtube channel before anywhere else. He explains things in normal car person terms and isn't delusional about carbs either.

    • @scottmcgahey9720
      @scottmcgahey9720 4 роки тому +6

      the diagram was terrible the fuels level is always lower than the secondary venturis outlet other wise it would just gravity feed constantly that is why the float level is a critical adjustment it is suprising because this bloke is always spot on

    • @benjaminwands4663
      @benjaminwands4663 4 роки тому +8

      @@scottmcgahey9720 If it was a video about carbs exclusively or much more detailed as most carbs are quite a bit more then that I'm sure he would have been accurate and said something about that.

  • @SharikhKhan138
    @SharikhKhan138 4 роки тому +1546

    When people moved from carburettors to injectors... They literally cut down on carbs...

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  4 роки тому +447

      Now they're fueling their appetite in different ways.

    • @juliojonathan8348
      @juliojonathan8348 4 роки тому +20

      Sharikh Khaan get out, you

    • @SharikhKhan138
      @SharikhKhan138 4 роки тому +33

      @@EngineeringExplained Oh my god, thank you so much! I love your channel!

    • @samosrakar
      @samosrakar 4 роки тому +13

      Why not use both carburetor multyport and direct together

    • @juliojonathan8348
      @juliojonathan8348 4 роки тому +17

      Samo Srakar
      1) adds unnecessary complexity
      2) carbs and multipoint fuel injection both mix the air and fuel before entering the cylinders
      3) the air-fuel mix would be too rich
      4) it hurts your mpg
      Some engines run on both multipoint and direct fuel injection, but usually in engines running so much air to be burned (usually from excessive boost like you get on a Koenigsegg Jesko), or on engines using different rpm-dependent fuel-feeding strategies: multipoint/port injection on low rpm and direct injection on high rpm

  • @teopolitis
    @teopolitis 4 роки тому +568

    "Carburators haven't been used in any production vehicles in decades"
    Lada Niva laughs in the background

    • @nasonguy
      @nasonguy 4 роки тому +47

      Even most modern motorcycles have switched to EFI... Then there's Lada...

    • @bkalinic
      @bkalinic 4 роки тому +1

      Only carburetor

    • @oditeomnes
      @oditeomnes 4 роки тому +30

      I had to do some research, it seems that they actually made a new petrol engine (1.7i) with a singlepoint injection and 5 manual gears. Pre-1994 1.6 had indeed a carb and 4 manual gears. Still the simplicity of even modern Niva makes me want to buy it for garage mechanic hobby.

    • @bkalinic
      @bkalinic 4 роки тому +3

      @oditeomnes My neighbor still has a 1.7i Lada Niva. Could you imagine how much does it smell on gasoline from behind? It's kinda funny and I think it has a carb

    • @rob21
      @rob21 4 роки тому +9

      I guess he's not a motorcycle guy.

  • @cloverasx
    @cloverasx 4 роки тому +216

    I always feel like I have a good understanding of how most vehicle systems work and with every one of your videos you teach me something completely new.

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  4 роки тому +37

      Happy to hear it, thanks for watching Aaron!

    • @millomweb
      @millomweb 4 роки тому +1

      Fancy explaining the propulsion system on Fred Flintstone's car ? ;)

  • @fasteddie2413
    @fasteddie2413 4 роки тому +162

    Glad you decided to make UA-cam your career. Always educating.

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  4 роки тому +35

      So kind of you, thanks! :)

    • @andersonng1709
      @andersonng1709 4 роки тому +2

      @@EngineeringExplained I'm curious now what would be your career if u didn't switch to youtube

  • @MasterKeyMagic
    @MasterKeyMagic 4 роки тому +372

    Whats the best fuel system:
    Car Enthusiast: Carburetor
    Mechanic: Port Injection
    Engineer: Direct Injection

  • @AntonioBarba_TheKaneB
    @AntonioBarba_TheKaneB 4 роки тому +397

    I hope one day you'll cover motorcycle engines, nobody else is doing it on youtube, and you have all the right ingredients to make good quality content and tons of views!

    • @TheEsseboy
      @TheEsseboy 4 роки тому +15

      Missed The workshop?

    • @Ratkill9000
      @Ratkill9000 4 роки тому +8

      There's a few on here. Watched one about a week ago on how the constant mesh transmission on a bike works. Every 4 stroke engine pretty much runs on the same principle of; suck, squeeze, bang, blow.

    • @samfedorka5629
      @samfedorka5629 4 роки тому +16

      @MunroM84 there's a LOT of differences other than them usually being oversquare. Ducati has desmo instead of valve springs which is different. The transmissions are very different. Many of them use ITBs which are different (than most car engines). Carbs were on motorcycles way up until the 2000's. I'm not "in" to motorcycles that much, so there might even be new ones with carbs.
      MotoGP used 2 stroke engines until very recently. Those are way different than 4 stroke engines in cars.

    • @DocKhan
      @DocKhan 4 роки тому +19

      Check out Matt at The Workshop. He makes detailed videos on motorcycle engines and everything else. He's also an engineer so his explanations carry just as much, if not more, technical information.

    • @erikhordnes1641
      @erikhordnes1641 4 роки тому +2

      The Workshop is an incredible channel, my only regret is not watching him more

  • @gowthamogowtham3029
    @gowthamogowtham3029 4 роки тому +83

    I just finished my Mech Engineering exam on Internal Combustion Engines. Just about time for this video!
    So fresh to see real components in contrast to pics from the slides!

    • @arifazman4621
      @arifazman4621 4 роки тому +3

      chapter 1 ICE

    • @davidscott5903
      @davidscott5903 4 роки тому +15

      My biggest complaint about college was that almost every class was all formulas and theories on the board. The best teachers brought in examples of real world applications, like when my statics professor brought in a rubber I beam that you could bend and really feel the difference in the moment of inertia depending on which way you bent it.

    • @millomweb
      @millomweb 4 роки тому +2

      Are you sure that was mech eng and not history ?
      We're all going electric !

    • @sergio3674
      @sergio3674 4 роки тому

      I feel you bro

    • @JudyAbbott494
      @JudyAbbott494 3 роки тому

      @@davidscott5903 That's one nice teacher. I always had difficulty understanding the inertia thing.

  • @Nexlingz
    @Nexlingz 4 роки тому +162

    11:17 jump scare

  • @Devilacme
    @Devilacme 4 роки тому +231

    I would like to see a video about mechanical fuel injection, like Bosch KE-Jetronic etc.

    • @archygrey9093
      @archygrey9093 4 роки тому +10

      Both my mercs have it, its pretty cool how they still work even with the electronic side of it unplugged

    • @davidscott5903
      @davidscott5903 4 роки тому +2

      Me too!

    • @kevink2315
      @kevink2315 4 роки тому +10

      Agree. I had The basic Bosch CIS system on 2 cars, but there are other mechanical systems like on early Corvetts.

    • @davebarenberg4922
      @davebarenberg4922 4 роки тому +8

      i have this k jetronic on my 1993 mercedes benz 300E 2.8. . .never needs maintenance always works without adjustment. that is on the benz 104 engine.

    • @znoop72
      @znoop72 4 роки тому +7

      Or the far superior system Bosch Kugelfischer Injection system.

  • @danebeck7900
    @danebeck7900 4 роки тому +15

    When I was younger I was confused by the Bernoulli effect. It made sense that pushing the same volume of air through a smaller hole requires it to speed up, but I didn't understand why the pressure drops? I now understand it's because air has mass and requires a force to accelerate it. The pressure drop through a venturi creates a net force that accelerates the air. The Bernoulli effect is a consequence of Newton's laws.

  • @davidscott5903
    @davidscott5903 4 роки тому +107

    I love diesels, and know tons about them, but I was wondering if there's any chance of you making a video about how diesels work to help others understand how they work. And if you wanted to go down a rabbit hole, then you could do a series of videos about how the diesel fuel injectors and pumps have changed over time.

    • @R4M_Tommy
      @R4M_Tommy 4 роки тому +7

      Considering that common rail injectors work at 10x the pressure of Direct injectors in gas engines, that would be cool.

    • @stevewilson9792
      @stevewilson9792 4 роки тому +6

      I'd like to see the older Detroit Diesel 2-stroke covered. They would give the driver a work out shifting the trans all day. Back in the day, they were not my favorite to drive. Now, I like all their noise.

    • @kalebpersinger7864
      @kalebpersinger7864 4 роки тому +2

      try adept ape channel

    • @chrisbragdon5901
      @chrisbragdon5901 4 роки тому +1

      David Scott, that’s one big technical issue I’ve had for quite awhile now. How do these 3 liter, 4 cylinder turbo diesels work so well, unlike the old diesel motors that had no power, made lots of racket and smoke? They must be a form of direct injection that earmark diesel motors, but I’l be damned, I can’t even find the throttle plate on these new turbo Diesel engines! Can’t find the “theory of operation” book here.

    • @davidscott5903
      @davidscott5903 3 роки тому +3

      @Ohio Boy
      I don't know if you even deserve a reply, but I am willing to waste a little time. I am a mechanical engineer who has rebuilt a 7.3 powerstroke along with a couple gas engines, and if you want to, you can go check out my comments on Jason's other video where he describes the Achates opposed-piston diesel, where I talk about using steam injection to clean up the emissions and eliminate the need for an EGR system and how it will increase power and efficiency both. I also did one of my senior reports in thermodynamics on this topic and my professor was impressed and said that it is a promising approach. I have noticed from replies to comments though, that very few people understand what compression ignition is and how it works and why it is so much better than spark ignition. Since Jason is great at explaining things in a way that helps others understand subjects that are new to them, and has a fan base that can potentially reach out to millions of people, I thought that it would be better for him to make the video, than for me to make the video.

  • @davidmorales2887
    @davidmorales2887 4 роки тому +6

    Congratulations on this video and your always interesting explanations. I would like to mention, though, a couple of important mistakes I noted:
    1. Gasoline in an engine does not explode, it deflagrates, which is a controlled combustion. The only time when it explodes is when the dreaded instantaneous and uncontrolled detonation, or pinging, occurs, which engineers of course want to prevent.
    2. The purpose of carburetor sprays and fuel injectors is to atomize, not vaporize, the fuel. Atomized fuel maintains a high density while being very effective in reducing the air charge temperature, increasing its density. Vaporized fuel, having a much lower density, reduces efficiency. The idea is to get all the air/fuel mixture all the way into the cylinder in this atomized state, to preserve a high density and ideal air/fuel ratio. The biggest disadvantage of carburetors-and for that matter, throttle-body injection-is not that they are imprecise per se, but that the plumbing between them and the cylinder is less than ideal: part of the mist of fuel droplets tends to separate from the air charge at the turns and nooks of the intake system and puddle on the walls, and another part tends to vaporize due to the heat they find along their path. That is one of the reasons why 1-carburetor-per-cylinder systems of the Weber DCOE type, with their mostly straight individual runners (which are also unaffected by the intake pulses of adjacent cylinders) can offer both better economy and power than a conventional single- or double-barrel carburetor on a multiple-port manifold.

  • @reistje
    @reistje 4 роки тому +8

    Port injection is my favorite for sure, it can be very reliable and the entire setup can be pretty simple. Direct just brings more problems and replaces cheap parts with expensive high pressure parts. Carb are very simple but also a complete pain in the ass, hard to tune, have to be synchronized, require maintenance. They do sound good though.
    There's always people saying I love carbs because I can fix them on the side of the road, but with electric port injection you wouldn't be on the side of the road to begin with.

    • @adelaideautowashes
      @adelaideautowashes 3 роки тому +1

      If you know what you're doing, a carburetor isn't difficult to tune. It's only difficult if you're uneducated and/or unskilled with carburetor tuning. Literally all you need is a screwdriver and some knowledge/experience!
      Think of tuning a carburetor like tuning a guitar: There's that sweet spot you want to be in, but there's also such thing as too much and too little.

    • @The_Touring_Jedi
      @The_Touring_Jedi 2 роки тому +1

      Agree, I have a Suzuki Kizashi 2013 with port injection, old technology in compare to other brands same year. Those engines and components even if old school are pretty reliable and can hit over 300k miles with normal servicing.

    • @friendofvinnie
      @friendofvinnie 2 роки тому +2

      Haha nice one!

  • @michaelskinner896
    @michaelskinner896 4 роки тому +7

    Great video and a very clear explanation of the different types of injection! The stratified charge portion was quite interesting. Thanks for doing this one.

  • @soundseeker63
    @soundseeker63 4 роки тому +82

    A good and thorough overview of the different fuel systems in gas cars, though I was surprised no reference was made to catalytic converters, which is essentially what mandated the switch from carburetors to electronic injectors back in the late 80s - early 90s.
    Now as then, emission regulations are what have required manufacturers to come up with these complicated dual injection engines to meet emission standards at low loads while providing acceptable performance at high loads. Perhaps you could do a video just on the evolution of emission control systems and how they have shaped modern engines?

    • @mennovanlavieren3885
      @mennovanlavieren3885 4 роки тому +9

      That would be interesting, although getting political is not really EE's cup of tea. I wonder what kind of designs we would have if manufacturers were free to design according to demand. Would we have a race to the bottom with lots of corner cutting or would we have even more efficient engines as more engine types were explored and engines were kept simple and pragmatic.

    • @LordOfSilense
      @LordOfSilense 4 роки тому +13

      @@mennovanlavieren3885 Race to the bottom. Engines before emissions were massively inefficient since they could just up the cylinder size to make more power. That's why we had production cars with 8+ liter engines not even pushing 200hp. Especially moreso when you compare what the "bottom end" of back then was compared to the "bottom end" of nowadays.
      We can already see what happens when a manufacture is free to design according to demand, that's why General Motors always needs a bailout. People don't actually want what made all of the old cars "great".

    • @brenj
      @brenj 4 роки тому

      I second this suggestion!

    • @Mach141
      @Mach141 4 роки тому +4

      It was 1986, and had nothing to do with catalytic onverters

    • @soundseeker63
      @soundseeker63 4 роки тому +4

      @@mennovanlavieren3885 Focusing on the engine design its self isn't political unless one tries to debate the merits and demerits of government sanctioned environmental regulation, which I wasn't suggesting and I don't think is particularly relevant to the channel.

  • @jacksonmehlape6144
    @jacksonmehlape6144 3 роки тому +3

    I keep coming back to this channel because its intellectually engaging! Your 'petrolheadedness' is on another level, I am keen to understanding it!

  • @DeadlyGhostrider
    @DeadlyGhostrider 4 роки тому +22

    Hello EE from Canada. Thank you for uploading such great videos. Love watching them. 🙏🙏

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  4 роки тому +8

      Appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching! :)

    • @cS-nf2dg
      @cS-nf2dg 4 роки тому

      @@EngineeringExplained You have many Canadian fans ;)

  • @jeffer168
    @jeffer168 4 роки тому +1

    This is one of Jason's best videos yet. Impressed with how good a job he does explaining things. Bravo.

  • @amdviperxd98b
    @amdviperxd98b 4 роки тому

    EE- for dummies instruction not from a dummy. Best breakdown of basic fuel integration I have ever seen.

  • @masterofdisaster492
    @masterofdisaster492 4 роки тому +45

    Using a small pocket of rich a/f mixture next to the spark plug and running the rest of it more lean is what the Honda cvcc engines were back in like the 70s

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  4 роки тому +21

      Yes! Very cool stuff for the time, even today haha. It's a technique similar to what is used in Formula 1 as well. Mercedes engine efficiency is wild as a result: ua-cam.com/video/kOhmgpkiIfg/v-deo.html

    • @ssllhh100
      @ssllhh100 4 роки тому +8

      @@EngineeringExplained but it makes a lot of NOx emissions ... if onoy there was a way to reduce the air density for efficiency ... oh wait there is the dirty EGR to do so

    • @martinda7446
      @martinda7446 4 роки тому +5

      Wow amazing, I had to look that up to check (Not that I didn't take your word for it🙀)...1971 Holy moly! Mr Honda himself developed it.

    • @ozzymandius666
      @ozzymandius666 4 роки тому +5

      @@EngineeringExplained Some diesel engines use a camshaft/plunger to actuate mechanical direct injection. Seems to be to be a good system.

    • @masterofdisaster492
      @masterofdisaster492 4 роки тому +2

      @@martinda7446 I'm an old fart, when he started describing it, it sounded familiar

  • @chrisfreemesser5707
    @chrisfreemesser5707 4 роки тому +6

    A really good explanation for how all of these various systems work...perhaps the best I've seen so far! I do get the feeling that dual-injection is really a Rube Goldberg kind of solution for the pitfalls of direct injection though. Really wish more automakers would stick with/return to port injection for long-term engine durability.

  • @kittlebeans596
    @kittlebeans596 2 роки тому

    Fantastic videos. You talk quickly but I never lose track of what's being said or have to skip back from not understanding something. A lot of detailed information and explained in a great way 👍🏼

  • @CrazyPetez
    @CrazyPetez 4 роки тому +2

    Very well done, Jason. The only thing I learned was what I had thought was your misidentifying a carburetor as a fuel injector. By golly, your white board diagram of the carburetor demonstrated that in fact, a carburetor does inject fuel. Bravo!

    • @James-eg3nf
      @James-eg3nf 4 роки тому

      I thought the same. In fact, I just learned that a carburetor is actually just a more advanced mechanical fuel injection system. I've seen some articles call it "carbureted fuel injection".

    • @kevink2315
      @kevink2315 4 роки тому

      Best look again. The engine draws fuel in from a carb using a venturi (aka a restriction), while FI's squirt it in.

  • @anandhakannan552
    @anandhakannan552 4 роки тому +12

    Points, Carburetor & kick starter make a perfect combo.

    • @tomnwoo
      @tomnwoo 4 роки тому

      Tool kit under the saddle and you are done, 70's Honda FTW

    • @Incab
      @Incab 4 роки тому +2

      The vid didn't mention repair either. Should of been considered when grading "best" system. Carb and point is so much easier to maintain.

    • @flagmichael
      @flagmichael 4 роки тому

      @@Incab I hate carbs and points!!!! Had a 1970 Volvo with both; was working on it forever. I always knew when it was time to file or replace the points (every couple months): the engine would get balky and the clutch would be really ragged. The throttle pivot was worn out as well, letting air in and making the idle unreliable. Much less maintenance with electronic ignition and port injection. Made it 200K miles in my last Prius without touching either one.

    • @Incab
      @Incab 4 роки тому +3

      @@flagmichael That's just a bad car, not a bad system. Look at the cost difference between an average carb kit and rotor cap vs the injection system and computer chip on the prius. Substantial. To each their own but I would rather have a 1978 F-150 than a 2020 F-150.

    • @RodFleming-World
      @RodFleming-World 3 роки тому +1

      I'll concede on transistor ignition. But the rest of the BS you can keep. FI: I have 12 vehicles and not one has injection. Just keep it.

  • @ChuckTheHamster
    @ChuckTheHamster 4 роки тому +27

    Another well done video, thank you for that! One remark: You forgot to mention the downturns of direct injection with regard to smoke and NOx emissions which makes exhaust gas aftertreatment way more complicated. Greetings from germany :)

    • @ronanrogers4127
      @ronanrogers4127 4 роки тому

      Genau. Das ist richtig.

    • @whuzzzup
      @whuzzzup 4 роки тому +6

      DI also has big problems with the inlet pipes getting carbonated thanks to exhaust gases getting re-fed into the engine. Newer/better models use multiport injection to also inject into the air inlet like in the old days.

    • @TheGreatBritishFarm
      @TheGreatBritishFarm 4 роки тому

      Gotta love wee bit reek tho

  • @hooman2824
    @hooman2824 2 роки тому

    Very Loud and Clear😎👍 this will help a lot of people without any small idea about what kind of part it is and how it really works in our engine 🤓 excellent!

  • @michaelpaulos420
    @michaelpaulos420 2 роки тому

    You provide such wonderful information. I've been doing this stuff all my life and I find you most informative. Many thanks!

  • @amirbechor3768
    @amirbechor3768 4 роки тому +43

    Hey EE, Could you do a comparison between motorcycle engines and car engines? maybe most powerful across the two platforms or comparing 2 inline 4's etc...?

  • @postlerzogger
    @postlerzogger 4 роки тому +3

    With 2 Years of Experience in crafting port and direct injection valves for Diesel and gasoline engine I habe fo say thats pretty Good explained

  • @funtohave5604
    @funtohave5604 3 роки тому

    This is the only time i fully understand the cleaning effect by the fuel injector to the valve Thanks

  • @cme2cau
    @cme2cau 4 роки тому +1

    I have one of each! A 1980 Bedford van (carb) , 2005 Corolla (port injection) 2009 Golf (direct injection) 2018 86 (dual injection) . They all work! It amazes me that the 86 can run 12.6:1 compression ratio due to the wonders of direct injection (as Al from The Skid Factory explained to me). Another advantage.

  • @chrisgraham9203
    @chrisgraham9203 4 роки тому +15

    Ah, the Rochester Quadrajet. One of the best carburetors ever manufactured.

    • @painkillerjones6232
      @painkillerjones6232 4 роки тому

      The QUADROBOG!!!! it went well with the "Slip and Slide Powerglide"!!!

    • @marcomacias8941
      @marcomacias8941 4 роки тому +3

      @@painkillerjones6232 Ah, if only you had the knowledge to tune it. Then you'd be able to see its hidden potential.

    • @thebaconsonful
      @thebaconsonful 3 роки тому

      @@marcomacias8941 It was a favorite of mine back in the day, rebuilt more of them than I could count.
      Spot on though, they copped a bad rep here because not many people could tune them properly, but set up properly they were a great all rounder.

    • @Texassince1836
      @Texassince1836 3 роки тому +1

      I have 2 trucks (76, 86) registered that I drives daily, BOTH are Quadrajet equipped. They're great, reliable, and use less fuel that Edelbrock or Holley Equipped motors.

  • @nikolafilipovic5506
    @nikolafilipovic5506 4 роки тому +5

    Getting some Bill Nye vibes. Keep it up!

  • @bicycle697
    @bicycle697 4 роки тому +1

    Imparting knowledge is what you do best. Thanks!!!

  • @midwestlegacy1919
    @midwestlegacy1919 Рік тому

    This was very helpful for understanding the carbureted engine on the Cessna 172 that I fly. The whole Venturi thing was confusing me until I saw your video 👍🏾

  • @PumpkinDefender
    @PumpkinDefender 4 роки тому +3

    Could you make a video explaining how mechanical fuel injection works? I’ve always been curious about the transitioning period between carburetors and EFI.

    • @petarmiletic997
      @petarmiletic997 3 роки тому +1

      There are two systems of mechanical injection that i know of. For instance early injection engines used a injection pump that operates on the same principle as diesel inline type injection pumps. A camshaft drives individual pumping plungers for each cylinder. The effective stroke and thus the fuel quantity is controlled by variable spill port opening and closing. This type of pump can be used for both port injection and direct injection.
      In the 70's Bosch came up with the K jetronic aka Continous injection system. It uses a vane type air flow meter to control a valve which varied fuel flow to injectors. More air flow - more fuel injected. Later the system evolved to KE jetronic with some electronic controlls but still mainly mechanical.
      There might be more but I don't know of any

  • @rickrack78
    @rickrack78 4 роки тому +10

    It would have been great to hear about Hondas CVCC carburetor and engine

    • @timothykeith1367
      @timothykeith1367 4 роки тому +1

      stratified charge is still used by Mazda

    • @kalemathews1899
      @kalemathews1899 3 роки тому

      I know what the Honda cvcc’ are but what’s special ab the motor and carb other than being a motorcycle engine

  • @Protect1n2
    @Protect1n2 3 роки тому

    Great video and explanations on all of these systems.

  • @sunking2001
    @sunking2001 2 роки тому

    Wow...you are very good with your videos and explaining things with clarity. I'm recently finding out about the technology in my 2020 Camry 2.5 Dynamic Force engine. That engine also has both port and direct injection. Thanks for your great videos.

  • @ChrisPBacon-wq4pu
    @ChrisPBacon-wq4pu 4 роки тому +7

    Damn, it's past 2 am here in NYC, glanced at the title and thought it said " What's the best fuel injection for Coronavirus"?
    I need some sleep :/

  • @user-ls9ff4cu9x
    @user-ls9ff4cu9x 4 роки тому +71

    That moment when you realize 2011 was 9 years ago

    • @mennovanlavieren3885
      @mennovanlavieren3885 4 роки тому

      1/1/2020 early in the afternoon?

    • @LTVoyager
      @LTVoyager 4 роки тому

      SCP 89 Math not your thing?

    • @deanjohnson7283
      @deanjohnson7283 3 роки тому

      It wasnt 9 years ago... It was 3-3 and a half years ago :D Thats how I feel it... One day you graduate from school... 3 months later - a year passed by

    • @alexskywalker888
      @alexskywalker888 3 роки тому

      That moment you realize 2011 model year was 10 years ago... Marketing doesn't know how numbers work.

    • @frankmills1917
      @frankmills1917 3 роки тому

      You had me thinking that this video is from 2011. Nice.

  • @justinramalingum
    @justinramalingum 4 роки тому

    Amazing video man. I like the way you explained things. I was waiting for a vid involving carbs. I'm trying to rebuild mine at the moment

  • @stratspap9819
    @stratspap9819 4 роки тому

    Top vid Jason! Thanks for the insight as always mate 💪

  • @steventrott8714
    @steventrott8714 4 роки тому +36

    It should really be called an air pedal. It lets air in first, and more fuel flows as a result of more air.

    • @aygwm
      @aygwm 4 роки тому +21

      So in a gasoline-powered engine, yes. In a diesel, it’s legitimately a fuel pedal.

    • @royalriding1720
      @royalriding1720 4 роки тому +17

      The proper term is an accelerator pedal

    • @ShainAndrews
      @ShainAndrews 4 роки тому +10

      @@royalriding1720 You mean throttle.

    • @LSX_Tony
      @LSX_Tony 4 роки тому +8

      Shain Andrews only if it’s actuating a throttle body

    • @crazytrain7114
      @crazytrain7114 4 роки тому +10

      The governmental morons started calling it a gas peddle during the fuel crisis in the 70s. It was previously called the throttle, in that it literally throttles the air.

  • @lag_profil
    @lag_profil 4 роки тому +21

    I prefer direct injection, compression ignition and turbocharging.

    • @flashgordon99999
      @flashgordon99999 4 роки тому

      Diesel for the win!

    • @martinandersson5278
      @martinandersson5278 4 роки тому

      flashgordon99999 or a HCCI, Mazda engine

    • @timjohnson1199
      @timjohnson1199 4 роки тому

      Do you prefer to do all the work on that?

    • @flagmichael
      @flagmichael 4 роки тому

      Evil, dirty stuff. I had a Ford 6.0 EGR valve stick open 12 miles from pavement.

    • @electric7487
      @electric7487 3 роки тому

      *Diesel Gang Rise Up*

  • @bobfinance29
    @bobfinance29 4 роки тому

    Another great video. Thanks for sharing. Gives me inspiration for my channel.

  • @BWOWombat
    @BWOWombat 4 роки тому

    Always love your videos and look forward to watching them and always learn something new while being entertained. Great work! Thank you!

  • @PopcornSticker
    @PopcornSticker 4 роки тому +4

    „and thus make more power” is such a beautiful sentence

  • @pierredentremont2999
    @pierredentremont2999 Рік тому +3

    A great video as usual! A carburetor will have the most cooling effect as the time that the fuel moves from the carb to the cylinder is longer due to the length of the intake port/runner. This tends to allow for slightly higher power numbers than FI on the same engine. Fuel injection gives the most control over the entire rpm/load range, but without working control systems they will not run properly or at all. Carbs are archaic but will still supply fuel after all the high tech control systems breakdown. Don’t get me wrong I like FI but I get more satisfaction working on my +80 years old car.

  • @desmofc
    @desmofc 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, Amazing explanation once again. Both informative and entertaining.

  • @JoaoZagoSJC
    @JoaoZagoSJC 4 роки тому

    Great explanation. Simple and enjoyable to watch. Thanks!

  • @boriss.861
    @boriss.861 4 роки тому +21

    Now you have got to explain the Air Mass Sensor and the O2 Sensor and how those are controlled by the Pixie Machine Confuser to give an efficient burn.

    • @archygrey9093
      @archygrey9093 4 роки тому +5

      The mass air sensor and the o2 sensor tell the computer what to do not the other way around

    • @lordjaashin
      @lordjaashin 4 роки тому

      theres a great video on this topic by diagnose dan on UA-cam. check it out. the engineering of it is pretty neat

  • @MaximEck96
    @MaximEck96 4 роки тому +15

    "Carburators haven't been used in any production vehicles in decades"
    Aviation world and Lycoming : "mmmmmh looks like we missed a train here"

    • @sweetcheels
      @sweetcheels 4 роки тому

      I don’t know of any new Aviation company that still uses a carburetor. 🤔

    • @robbeplunkett699
      @robbeplunkett699 4 роки тому +2

      Maxime Eckstein You can still buy carbureted aviation engines, but virtually all of the new Lycoming/Continental engines sold in new aircraft use a rudimentary port injection system. The FAA is slow to adapt new technology.

    • @sweetcheels
      @sweetcheels 4 роки тому +2

      Robbe Plunkett man isn’t that the truth.

    • @DavidGonzalez-lu3eb
      @DavidGonzalez-lu3eb 4 роки тому +2

      @@robbeplunkett699 so true.
      I worked for a small lite aircraft manufacturer and we used Lycoming and Continental engines. The injection system reminded me of the 90's poppet valve system used on GM V8 and V6 truck engines, which was eventually replaced with injectors, as EE showed the injector "spider" in the video.
      The Rotax engine we offered did use a modern (for the aviation world) electronic fuel injection with injectors at every port, a MAP sensor and associated electrics.
      For what Lycoming and Continental charge for an engine (last I checked it was $30K) you'd think they'd offer modern fuel injection. And yes, the FAA is WAY behind the curve.

    • @robbeplunkett699
      @robbeplunkett699 4 роки тому +1

      David Gonzalez Exactly! I currently fly newer Cessna 172s and Piper Arrows and the fact that these modern aircraft (albeit old designs) still have a mixture control for the pilot to vary the AFR is ridiculous IMO. If you don’t mind me asking, what company did you work
      for?

  • @tyscl9516
    @tyscl9516 4 роки тому

    Awesome video and definitely has given me new knowledge of cars. You should do a video explaining how each of them are used in tuning!

  • @jazzmangocats
    @jazzmangocats 4 роки тому

    Really good video Jason. Right up there with your best. Keep it up.

  • @superseriousreviews1168
    @superseriousreviews1168 4 роки тому +12

    Port injection ftw, the best of both worlds.

  • @dewiz9596
    @dewiz9596 4 роки тому +3

    One more thing. . . By cooling the mixture and minimizing knock, the difference between cold and hot is greater, increasing the thermodynamic efficiency of the engine. . .

  • @Aspicientis
    @Aspicientis 3 роки тому

    Those were 11min and 40s of direct information injection into our brains! Great job! Thanks a lot!

  • @martinschulz9381
    @martinschulz9381 2 роки тому

    Like always, well explained, and no time wasted.

  • @nirfz
    @nirfz 4 роки тому +3

    There is something i would want to mention and something i want to ask: The 300 SL of 1955 had a mechanical direct injenction. And i would think it had no problem with carbon deposits, as i think (could be wrong) the return of exhaust gasses into the intake was done much later for emission reasons.
    The question: Diesels before common rail had a little pocket inside the cylinder which contained the glow plug and the injectornozzle. Does this still count as direct injection? It is inside the cylinder, but notin the designated "burning space"...

    • @dylanmontgomerie6069
      @dylanmontgomerie6069 4 роки тому

      Technically they arent direct injection even though the injector is constantly connected to the combustion chamber through a tiny hole.

    • @nirfz
      @nirfz 4 роки тому

      @@dylanmontgomerie6069 Why not? everything i read about the cars engine said it is direct injection. It injects directly into the chamber onto the exhaust valve and the pistonhead. (for extra cooling of these parts)

    • @dylanmontgomerie6069
      @dylanmontgomerie6069 4 роки тому

      @@nirfz Sorry i meant the diesels you were talking about, the 300 sl is direct injection.

  • @mingusog7036
    @mingusog7036 3 роки тому +6

    "Carburators haven't been used in any production vehicles in decades"
    *Laughs in motorcylces*

  • @audiodiwhy2195
    @audiodiwhy2195 2 роки тому

    I love this channel! Thanks for the clear explanation.

  • @effortlessproductions
    @effortlessproductions 2 роки тому

    Incredible explanation! About as concise and well rounded as it gets.

  • @wherewhenandwhy2481
    @wherewhenandwhy2481 4 роки тому +3

    Wow you are amazing ,I changed the way I see the things, with this inspiration I have started my own UA-cam channel "Where When and why ❤️", it is about real time applications of my strem. Thank you for everything because you have changed my life 🤗.

  • @bravosierra2010
    @bravosierra2010 4 роки тому +9

    How neat! I’d love to hear your thoughts on desmotronic valves on Ducati’s.

    • @R4M_Tommy
      @R4M_Tommy 4 роки тому +4

      DesmoDROMIC not tronic. It's not electric or motorized. BTW, it was invented by Mercedes.

  • @rickc303
    @rickc303 4 роки тому

    Thank you for properly explaining carburetors and not just blanket crapping on them, from a fuel injection guy

  • @justinbelk89
    @justinbelk89 9 місяців тому

    After a many watched videos on carbon GDI & port injection, I’m so happy to discover my 2023 Kia Sportage has duel injection systems. Great video.

  • @MarvelousSeven
    @MarvelousSeven 4 роки тому +4

    Lol, love how he totally glossed over throttle body injection.

    • @flagmichael
      @flagmichael 4 роки тому +3

      Ever worked on it? I want to forget it (and the older Tauruses that used it) ever existed.

    • @MarvelousSeven
      @MarvelousSeven 4 роки тому

      @@flagmichael yeah, crossfire fuel injection once upon a time.

  • @ArthurSperotto
    @ArthurSperotto 4 роки тому +3

    I absolutely disagree that you don't have much control over a carb. You can have a silly amount of control over air fuel ratio, you just have to know how to use it. The AEM UEGO I have in my 1971 Dodge Dart proves my point every time I drive it.

  • @CeceliaSpeaks
    @CeceliaSpeaks 3 роки тому

    You are the best!! Amazing at explaining and presenting. Makes it really easy to grasp and understand. ☺️

  • @archygrey9093
    @archygrey9093 4 роки тому +3

    You also have the mechanical fuel injection systems too like Bosch Ke or k-jet from the 80s, very complicated to work on but are actually suprisingly reliable and good at holding a tune.
    They still seem to exist as fuel systems for race engines though

  • @chrishernandez2490
    @chrishernandez2490 4 роки тому +12

    Hey Jason, better title suggestion
    "What's the best fuel DELIVERY"
    Since carburetors don't really count as 'injection'

    • @dylanmontgomerie6069
      @dylanmontgomerie6069 4 роки тому +1

      Injection is high pressure on one side and low pressure on the other. carburetors are injecting the fuel.

  • @lewisbeshers1946
    @lewisbeshers1946 3 роки тому

    Thank you for that clear and concise explanation.

  • @johannmartinez8886
    @johannmartinez8886 4 роки тому +1

    My car engine still uses a carburator. Nice to see the explanation of how it works.

  • @PhaedruS007
    @PhaedruS007 4 роки тому +3

    D’AWWWW he thinks carbs automatically account for engine modifications and exhaust flow rate! BOY do I wish that was true. Then my garage wouldn’t be full of motorcycles and cars forever out of tune. I have 13 carbs in my life and sometimes I want to stuff them all into a shredder.

    • @danieljensen2626
      @danieljensen2626 4 роки тому +1

      Just because they react to differences in airflow doesn't mean they react the way you want them too.

    • @stevenlefebvre2991
      @stevenlefebvre2991 4 роки тому

      Paul Hinman It’s not so bad once you learn how to tune them correctly and keep them clean. One trick I would like to share with you is once you get your carburetors tuned correctly run Marvel mystery oil in your fuel it will help keep your carburetors clean and performing at their best. 1 ounce per gallon of fuel works best. Plus it is an excellent top end lubrication. And it does wonders for the intake valve guide.

  • @tomthumb1322
    @tomthumb1322 4 роки тому +3

    I still love my old quadrajet, feel free to send me the new one you have there if you're not gonna use it for anything. :)

    • @kevink2315
      @kevink2315 4 роки тому

      Rebuilt a few, beware the "sinking float" on some. Solid float absorbs gas, & gets heavy.

  • @benevolentbear8213
    @benevolentbear8213 3 роки тому

    Amazing videos man. I am an EE graduate but learning about automotive engine from your videos is so satisfying.

  • @ccpgmike620
    @ccpgmike620 4 роки тому

    As an ol'skool retired engineer still tuning carbs (1958 Porsche) I have to say v.g. explanation of carb physics. Well Done!! Regarding complexity, whilst use use the term "electronic" you did not address the complexity associated with that seemingly simple term. That includes everything from crankshaft positioning sensors to the mini-computer. That might make a nice sister video. You might start with Chrysler's attempt in late 1950's to build an analog electronic FI pre-solid-state electronics. The wax insulating media within old fashioned physical capacitors would melt!!! Keep u the good work

  • @marcob4630
    @marcob4630 3 роки тому +1

    A perfect and clear explanations about how fuel gets into the cylinders: my compliments

  • @nmuire246
    @nmuire246 3 роки тому +1

    This was really great thank you. Is it possible for you to do a video where you dissect a fuel injector and explain the insides (in terms of why manufacturers choose their designs)? I did search your channel but couldn't find something like this. Again thank you, I'm an engineering student and you have consistently taught and helped me dream of making cool cars.

  • @MalikJasson
    @MalikJasson Рік тому

    Great presentation and explanation

  • @brendanbrady87
    @brendanbrady87 3 роки тому

    Fantastic explanation! Thanks!

  • @iamthemoss
    @iamthemoss Рік тому

    Your videos are always great, thanks.

  • @Racingboom
    @Racingboom 4 роки тому

    I have been waiting for this one! I knew you would do it eventually!

  • @LeoinFrance
    @LeoinFrance 3 роки тому

    Wow, this is an amazing video. Thanks so much for the clear explanation!

  • @jannep6772
    @jannep6772 4 роки тому

    Thanks for great video! All my cars are port fuel injected but my motorcycles are and will be equipped with carburetors. Most of them are 2-strokes though.

  • @yardenl1998
    @yardenl1998 4 роки тому

    Amazingly explained thank you so much for valuable information!

  • @hassanujjaman6612
    @hassanujjaman6612 4 роки тому

    So neatly explained

  • @harlanmanapat4691
    @harlanmanapat4691 4 роки тому

    I enjoy a lot watching your videos, entertaining and educational. Keep them up!

  • @brenj
    @brenj 4 роки тому

    Such a well thought, concise video, so much information I feel like I have to watch it again 😵🤯 thank you!!

  • @frankmills1917
    @frankmills1917 3 роки тому

    Thanks man. I'm actually learning things.

  • @ishansatija940
    @ishansatija940 4 роки тому

    I have waited for this video for so long, couldn’t thank you enough

  • @Danushka1985417
    @Danushka1985417 3 роки тому

    Explanation is superb..thanks for that...
    Can you explain about more on knocking effect ...?

  • @raychang8648
    @raychang8648 4 роки тому

    Great video! I enjoyed this and learned some things!

  • @farmall706D
    @farmall706D 4 роки тому

    Very educational video. I learned a lot!

  • @falconejo
    @falconejo 4 роки тому +2

    Thank You, that is what I meant in you other video about the 1000hp street legal car. How port is better for cleaning and direct for power. I think all car companies should incorporate both. Great video.

  • @iloveyou143639
    @iloveyou143639 3 роки тому

    Very precise, good video

  • @johnreese3762
    @johnreese3762 4 роки тому

    Another good one! Well done!

  • @richardtisdale3245
    @richardtisdale3245 4 роки тому

    Awesome as always brother