{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Maximizing Power & Fuel Economy","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/maximizing-power-fuel-economy-c9d2c0bd-42d5-4b6f-81f5-941eeec4e91a","audioUrl":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/BPI7724510369.mp3","description":"From concept to patent to power, Kevin and Willie delve into the journey of the RoadSkulls V-Twin Performance \"Straight Shooter\" air intake system that represents a revolutionary advancement in motorcycle performance technology. Creator Kevin Edgmon enlightens the guys on just how his utility-patented design is making a significant impact on engine power and responsiveness, especially on motorcycles and vehicles battling turbo lag. "},"annotations":[{"startTime":60.4,"endTime":76.0,"type":"term","title":"superchargers","url":"/glossary/supercharger","quote":"We know how difficult power adders can be power adders like turbos and superchargers\n[65.3s] You know, they they have their place","canonicalId":"term:superchargers","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A supercharger is an air compressor driven mechanically by the engine (often via a belt). Because it’s directly tied to engine speed, it can provide boost quickly, increasing the amount of air available for combustion and raising power.","simplifiedExplanation":"A supercharger is a device that forces more air into the engine. Since it’s driven by the engine, it can help the engine make more power, especially at lower speeds."}},{"startTime":60.4,"endTime":76.0,"type":"concept","title":"power adders","url":"/glossary/power-adders","quote":"We know how difficult power adders can be power adders like turbos and superchargers\n[65.3s] You know, they they have their place","canonicalId":"concept:power-adders","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Power adders are modifications that increase an engine’s output by adding more air (and often fuel) than it would get naturally. Common examples are turbochargers and superchargers, which force more air into the engine to support higher power.","simplifiedExplanation":"Power adders are upgrades that help an engine make more power. They usually work by getting more air into the engine so it can burn more fuel efficiently."}},{"startTime":60.4,"endTime":76.0,"type":"term","title":"turbochargers","url":"/glossary/turbocharger","quote":"We know how difficult power adders can be power adders like turbos and superchargers\n[65.3s] You know, they they have their place","canonicalId":"term:turbochargers","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A turbocharger uses exhaust gases to spin a turbine, which drives a compressor that forces more air into the engine. That extra air lets the engine burn more fuel, typically increasing power—often with careful tuning to manage heat and boost.","simplifiedExplanation":"A turbocharger uses the engine’s exhaust to spin a device that pushes more air into the engine. More air can mean more power, as long as the engine is set up to handle it."}},{"startTime":81.6,"endTime":89.0,"type":"term","title":"air intake","url":"/glossary/air-intake","quote":"But nowadays you can get a little more power than the other guy simply by adding a really cool air intake\n[89.0s] Think about your air filter.","canonicalId":"term:air-intake","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An air intake is the path and components that bring air into the engine (often including an air filter and ducting). Improving intake flow can reduce restrictions and help the engine breathe better, which can support more power and sometimes better throttle response.","simplifiedExplanation":"An air intake is how air gets into the engine. If the intake is restrictive, the engine can’t breathe as well—so upgrading it can help the engine perform better."}},{"startTime":89.0,"endTime":106.0,"type":"term","title":"air filter","url":"/glossary/air-filter","quote":"Think about your air filter. So you've seen air filters on your dirt bike, right?\n[94.1s] How many times have you changed the air filter yet on your dirt bike?","canonicalId":"term:air-filter","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An air filter removes dust and debris from incoming air before it reaches the engine. If the filter clogs or restricts airflow, it can reduce how much air the engine can ingest, which can hurt performance and fuel economy.","simplifiedExplanation":"The air filter keeps dirt out of the engine. If it gets clogged, it can make it harder for the engine to get the air it needs to run well."}},{"startTime":106.0,"endTime":119.7,"type":"term","title":"restricting my performance","quote":"What as opposed to clogging the air as opposed to restricting my performance, right?\n[119.7s] Yeah, imagine if if you will a fan","canonicalId":"term:restricting-my-performance","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Restricting performance means limiting how much air (and therefore fuel) the engine can process. Intake restrictions—like clogged filters or poor-flow components—can reduce airflow and make the engine less responsive and less efficient.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is about anything that makes it harder for the engine to breathe. If air can’t flow freely, the engine can feel weaker and use fuel less efficiently."}},{"startTime":106.0,"endTime":113.4,"type":"term","title":"velocity","url":"/glossary/velocity","quote":"Shoot air into your your fuel injection into your system, right? \n[106.0s] If you could speed that velocity up","canonicalId":"term:velocity","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In intake tuning, air velocity refers to how fast the air moves through the intake tract. Higher velocity can improve cylinder filling under certain conditions, while restrictions can lower velocity and reduce performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Velocity here means how fast the air is moving into the engine. If the intake is restrictive, the air doesn’t move as well, and the engine can lose power."}},{"startTime":145.9,"endTime":152.2,"type":"concept","title":"boost of ice","quote":"Yeah, yeah, but this is something not only increases power, but miles per gallon\n[152.2s] Yeah, yeah, but this is something not only increases power, but miles per gallon\n[145.9s] You know their hot rod or whatever and and you know try to go out there and make a home brood sort of boost of ice","canonicalId":"concept:boost-of-ice","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.35,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts are describing a common “air intake trick” where you force more or hotter air into the engine to change how it makes power. In practice, people often use improvised devices (like leaf blowers or hairdryers) to increase airflow, which can raise power if the engine can use that extra air effectively.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about ways people try to push extra air into an engine to make it feel stronger. If the engine can use that extra airflow, it can make more power."}},{"startTime":152.2,"endTime":157.8,"type":"term","title":"miles per gallon","url":"/glossary/miles-per-gallon","quote":"Yeah, yeah, but this is something not only increases power, but miles per gallon\n[157.8s] Unbelievable and and there's honest God","canonicalId":"term:miles-per-gallon","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.25,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Miles per gallon (MPG) is a fuel-economy measure: how many miles a vehicle can travel using one gallon of fuel. The episode frames the topic as improving both power and MPG, which is a harder engineering goal than focusing on power alone.","simplifiedExplanation":"Miles per gallon (MPG) tells you how far a car can go on one gallon of gas. Higher MPG means you spend less on fuel."}},{"startTime":184.6,"endTime":189.4,"type":"concept","title":"10 horsepower","url":"/glossary/10-horsepower","quote":"and when you think about what what he's done\n[184.6s] And you know if you're moving the needle say you have 10 horsepower\n[189.4s] If you increase 10 horsepower by a horsepower or two, man","canonicalId":"concept:10-horsepower","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.3,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Horsepower is a measure of engine output, but the “feel” of power depends on how that horsepower changes across the rev range and under real driving loads. The hosts are arguing that even small horsepower gains can noticeably change how a vehicle responds.","simplifiedExplanation":"Horsepower is how much “pull” the engine can make. The hosts are saying that even a small increase can make the car feel different when you drive it."}},{"startTime":204.5,"endTime":208.1,"type":"term","title":"torque","url":"/glossary/torque","quote":"and how it feels and torque man\n[208.1s] You could definitely feel that and that's what that's what it's all about is getting power that you could feel at a price","canonicalId":"term:torque","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Torque is the twisting force the engine produces, and it strongly influences how quickly a vehicle accelerates from low speeds. The hosts connect torque to drivability—how “feelable” power gains are in everyday driving.","simplifiedExplanation":"Torque is the engine’s twisting force. It’s what helps the car move strongly, especially when you’re not revving high."}},{"startTime":242.3,"endTime":249.0,"type":"term","title":"cams","url":"/glossary/cams","quote":"Over the years I've been trying different things different motor combos different cams different exhausts different trying different things","canonicalId":"term:cams","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Cams (camshafts) control valve timing—when the engine opens and closes its intake and exhaust valves. 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It forces extra air into the engine so the bike can make more power."}},{"startTime":249.60000000000002,"endTime":255.08,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Charger","url":"/cars/dodge/charger","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/1966_Dodge_Charger%2C_front_right%2C_09-27-2025.jpg","quote":"...sts different trying different things I ran a pro charger on my bike for a couple years to see on that but ...","canonicalId":"car:dodge:charger","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Dodge Charger is a full-size American muscle car that’s known for strong performance and a long-running lineup. It often comes up in conversations about power upgrades and drag-style driving because it’s a popular platform for tuning. In a podcast, it may be mentioned as part of a broader discussion about trying different performance setups and what works over time.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Dodge Charger is a large performance car made for fast acceleration. People often modify them to make more power, especially if they’re interested in racing or quick launches. It’s brought up when someone is talking about experimenting with upgrades and results.","imageAttribution":"MercurySable99 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":278.1,"endTime":290.6,"type":"concept","title":"forced induction","url":"/glossary/forced-induction","quote":"What what it is every engine out there is nothing more than an air pump, right? It's a big fancy air pump [284.0s] Yeah, huge. It's a huge air compressor. How fast can you get the area and how fast can you get it out?","canonicalId":"concept:forced-induction","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Forced induction is any method of increasing an engine’s power by forcing more air into the cylinders. The key idea is airflow rate—how quickly you can move air (and fuel) into the engine—because more air enables more combustion.","simplifiedExplanation":"Forced induction means adding a system that pushes extra air into the engine. More air helps the engine burn more fuel and make more power."}},{"startTime":345.5,"endTime":364.2,"type":"topic","title":"bagger","url":"/glossary/bagger","quote":"when he said he was racing a bagger [350.7s] He's not playing y'all the guy has been a glamist on his bagger setting world speed records","canonicalId":"topic:bagger","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Bagger” is a motorcycle culture term for a touring-style bike with a large fairing and saddlebags. In the segment, it’s used to contrast typical highway touring use with racing and land-speed attempts.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “bagger” is a touring motorcycle with bags (saddlebags) and usually a big fairing. The hosts are pointing out that this one is being used for racing, not just cruising."}},{"startTime":364.2,"endTime":370.7,"type":"concept","title":"Bonneville","url":"/glossary/bonneville","quote":"But when you're thinking baggers this dude's been on the Bonneville soft flats cracking 150 plus ass","canonicalId":"concept:bonneville","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Bonneville refers to the Bonneville Salt Flats, a famous venue for land-speed racing. Because the surface is extremely flat and low-grip, it’s a proving ground for high-speed power and aerodynamics.","simplifiedExplanation":"Bonneville is a famous salt-flat racing location. People go there to chase very high speeds and test how fast their vehicles can go."}},{"startTime":490.9,"endTime":499.54,"type":"term","title":"cfms","url":"/glossary/cfms","quote":"It's it's it's a it's a brushless fan. It's a runs at 7500 rpms blows 150 cfms in and it's blown into wind speed at","canonicalId":"term:cfms","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"CFM (cubic feet per minute) is a measure of airflow volume. Stating CFM lets listeners compare how much air the fan moves, which is directly relevant when the goal is to increase intake airflow.","simplifiedExplanation":"CFM is a way to say how much air a fan moves. More CFM generally means the fan can push more air."}},{"startTime":490.9,"endTime":499.54,"type":"term","title":"rpms","url":"/glossary/rpms","quote":"It's it's it's a it's a brushless fan. It's a runs at 7500 rpms blows 150 cfms in and it's blown into wind speed at","canonicalId":"term:rpms","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"RPM (revolutions per minute) is a measure of rotational speed. 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It’s commonly used to compare intake designs by seeing how power, torque, and sometimes fuel consumption change with different setups.","simplifiedExplanation":"A dyno is a test machine that measures how strong an engine is. Instead of guessing, you can try different parts and see what actually improves power or efficiency."}},{"startTime":599.3,"endTime":608.24,"type":"term","title":"backing plate","url":"/glossary/backing-plate","quote":"How you know how to set it up the design of the backing plate? Um has a lot to do with it.\nUm has a lot to do with it.","canonicalId":"term:backing-plate","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A backing plate is a mounting or structural piece used to position and support an intake component relative to the air filter and intake tract. Its shape and placement can affect airflow direction, turbulence, and how well the system seals—so it can strongly influence results.","simplifiedExplanation":"A backing plate is a support piece that helps hold the intake part in the right position. Where it sits and how it’s shaped can change how smoothly air flows into the engine."}},{"startTime":681.9,"endTime":688.9,"type":"term","title":"wide open throttle","url":"/glossary/wide-open-throttle","quote":"They don't know what they don't understand is that's wide open throttle\nYes, they're chasing that holy grail of who's got the most horsepower and torque","canonicalId":"term:wide-open-throttle","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Wide open throttle (WOT) means the throttle plate is fully opened, letting the engine ingest the maximum possible air. Many marketing dyno results are taken at or near WOT, so they can make power numbers look more dramatic than what you actually use during normal driving.","simplifiedExplanation":"Wide open throttle means you’re pushing the gas pedal all the way down. That’s when the engine gets the most air, and dyno tests often measure power at that extreme."}},{"startTime":702.1,"endTime":708.2,"type":"term","title":"intake air temps","url":"/glossary/intake-air-temps","quote":"So when you wick the throttle you get fast quick acceleration quick throttle response cooler intake air temps\nIncrease the horsepower and torque and the number one thing that everybody's come feedback is increase of fuel mileage","canonicalId":"term:intake-air-temps","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Intake air temps (intake air temperatures) are how hot the air is as it enters the engine. Cooler intake air is denser, which can improve combustion and help support higher power and better efficiency under the right conditions.","simplifiedExplanation":"Intake air temps are how hot the air is when it goes into the engine. Cooler air is denser, so the engine can get more usable oxygen for combustion."}},{"startTime":792.8,"endTime":807.3,"type":"term","title":"atmospheric pressure","url":"/glossary/atmospheric-pressure","quote":"Kevin let me let's point out something that has has gone kind of under the table\nHe's in Denver, Colorado where the just atmospheric pressure\nIs significantly different than it is say in florida","canonicalId":"term:atmospheric-pressure","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Atmospheric pressure is the weight of the air above you, and it affects how much air an engine can ingest. Higher pressure generally means denser air (more oxygen), which can improve combustion and power; lower pressure can reduce it, impacting both performance and fuel economy.","simplifiedExplanation":"Atmospheric pressure is how heavy the air is where you live. If the air is heavier, engines can usually get more oxygen, which can change how much power you make and how the engine runs."}},{"startTime":792.8,"endTime":807.3,"type":"concept","title":"altitude vs air density (Denver vs Florida)","quote":"He's in Denver, Colorado where the just atmospheric pressure\nIs significantly different than it is say in florida\nOr you know where you're at or anybody at sea level here.","canonicalId":"concept:altitude-vs-air-density-denver-vs-florida","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The episode is pointing out that altitude changes air density, which in turn changes how much oxygen is available for combustion. That’s why the same tune or controller can behave differently in Denver compared with sea-level locations like Florida.","simplifiedExplanation":"Places at higher altitude have thinner air. Thinner air means less oxygen for the engine, so the same setup can feel different depending on where you ride or drive."}},{"startTime":820.2,"endTime":841.7,"type":"term","title":"throttle blade","url":"/glossary/throttle-blade","quote":"So you can see how this component keeping constant pressure on that throttle blade and he's right when you're driving around... So having that constant pressure on that throttle blade you can see how that response time would be a lot quicker","canonicalId":"term:throttle-blade","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The throttle blade is the valve inside the intake that controls how much air can enter the engine. When you open it, more air flows in, which lets the engine make more power and respond faster to your right-foot input.","simplifiedExplanation":"The throttle blade is a small valve that controls how much air can get into the engine. When you open it, the engine gets more air quickly, so it reacts faster when you press the gas."}},{"startTime":835.4,"endTime":841.7,"type":"term","title":"throttle response","url":"/glossary/throttle-response","quote":"So having that constant pressure on that throttle blade you can see how that response time would be a lot quicker... Uh in that throttle response","canonicalId":"term:throttle-response","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Throttle response is how quickly the engine reacts when you open the throttle. 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The idea is that some systems need time to “pull” air in, while the setup being discussed already has air ready so it doesn’t feel delayed."}},{"startTime":857.6,"endTime":864.2,"type":"term","title":"14 psi","url":"/glossary/14-psi","quote":"And then you only have that 14 psi of atmosphere trying to push its way through the filter and down the inlet","canonicalId":"term:14-psi","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“psi” is pounds per square inch, a pressure unit. Atmospheric pressure is often discussed around ~14.7 psi at sea level, and the speaker uses “14 psi of atmosphere” to describe the baseline pressure pushing air through the intake.","simplifiedExplanation":"“psi” is a unit for pressure. 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If it’s high, the engine can make the airflow it needs more efficiently."}},{"startTime":912.5,"endTime":921.7,"type":"term","title":"750 cfm carburetor","quote":"I've noticed is on a big v8. They run out of steam... this fan just doesn't have enough oomph to keep up with a 750 cfm carburetor","canonicalId":"term:750-cfm-carburetor","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.65,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"CFM on a carburetor refers to its airflow capacity—how much air it can meter at a given pressure drop. The speaker is saying that a large carb can overwhelm the airflow/engine demand of a smaller engine, so it “runs out of steam.”","simplifiedExplanation":"A carburetor’s CFM rating is basically how much air it can handle. 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