Throttle Bodies

[davalav]

I have a question that I have wondered for quite some time.

We all know Throttle Bodies's add air into EACH cyclinder etc etc...

I see a lot of conversions on many ford engines such as the YB engine, using Jenvey throttle bodies.

My idea is... Why hasn't there been a throttle body conversion on a diesel? They have air into the cyclinders to burn with the fuel, So why not add throttle Bodies espeically to an older mechanically timed diesel. Is there a mechanical imcompatability? Or does this defeat the purpose of diesel? The hint is probably diesels don't have a throttle... But regardless.

Can anybody shed some light onto this please? I know diesels inject fuel differently, but I am wondering if it could be done?

 

[Jakeymd]

Diesels don't have a throttle like you said

 

[davalav]

True... But there must be a way to produce one which runs off the timing mechanism. Ohwell... People can dream!

 

[Jakeymd]

You probably could. But there really is no need. It will probably just create further restriction. It will also increase engine drag off throttle. The best idea, in none turbo applications would be to just leave the head open with a little filter on it.