The purpose of a gasoline car engine is to convertgasolineinto motion so that your car can move. Currently the easiest way to create motion from gasoline is to burn the gasoline inside an engine. Therefore, a car engine is aninternal combustion engine— combustion takes place internally. Two ...
The piston is connected to the crankshaft by a connecting rod. As the crankshaft revolves, it has the effect of "resetting the cannon." Here's what happens as the engine goes through its cycle: The piston starts at the top, the intake valve opens, and the piston moves down to let the...
More air means that we can add more fuel, thus creating more power with each compression stroke, all without having to increase the engine displacement. Turbos are a great way to increase power on fuel injected engines, but they can also be used with carbureted set-ups as well. With a ...
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The Cross-Fire V-8 disappointed, so a high-output 190-bhp carbureted engine replaced it for '84. That year's Berlinetta acquired a gimmicky dash with hard-to-read electronic digital/graphic instruments and spacey minor controls; thankfully, these didn't last long. Providing genuine excitement...
Millions flocked to see it on its March 1932 unveiling. The old man kept a close watch over the V-8's development, badgering his engineers and telling them what to do. His perceived need for getting the engine to market as soon as possible left insufficient time for durability testing, ...
Yep, not far off double the output of the FB’s 12A, more than enough to make up for the weight gain between generations. 0-62mph comes up in around seven seconds, and sure enough, the FC feels punchy. Once, that is, the turbo comes on song after its moderate helping of lag. ...
Step 1 – Choosing an Engine In this section, I’ve covered the basics of rotary engines, and what to choose. Generally, if you want to stay Naturally Aspirated, a 12A engine will be the simplest. Meanwhile, if you are wanting to go turbocharged, I would recommend a 12A Turbo, 13B S5...
Today, Hyundai is a powerhouse automaker with real enthusiast cred. That story began here—the sad, underwhelming Pony, the first Korean car exported to Canada.
The piston is connected to the crankshaft by a connecting rod. As the crankshaft revolves, it has the effect of "resetting the cannon." Here's what happens as the engine goes through its cycle: The piston starts at the top, the intake valve opens, and the piston moves down to let the...