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29th September 2009
Before 1975 no U.S. vehicle came equipped with a catalytic converter. Changes in environmental policy -- started with the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] by the Nixon Administration – soon changed all of that. Now, with very few e... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
The Edge Juice with Attitude is designed, manufactured, and backed by a company that has had 10 years in the diesel tuning market, so it's reputation is solid. The Edge Juice connects to your diesel electronics to monitor and enhance injector timing and ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st July 2009
Every modern car now comes with a catalytic converter. Few car owners think about them until, of course, there is a problem and a repair has to be made. In this article, we take a look at what your catalytic converter actually does.
The internal combus... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson13th May 2009
If you are looking to improve your vehicle's fuel economy by turning your car into a water burning hybrid, building a hydrogen generator is not your only challenge. You must also understand how to attach the hho unit to your automobile while avoiding fall... Read >
Author: Angelo Parr29th July 2008
Basically, an exhaust system is a tubing used to guide waste exhaust gases away from a controlled combustion inside an engine or stove. An example of such system is a Gibson Exhaust System.
The whole system projects burnt gases from the engine that inc... Read >
Author: Troy Channing15th May 2008
The exhaust system’s job is to carry and expel waste gases from the engine. A good exhaust system also reduces noise output and boosts performance as well. Companies like Gibson Performance design their exhaust systems for performance and to produce t... Read >
Author: Troy Channing18th April 2008
Speed and power are two of the most highly desirable qualities in racing cars and high-performance sports cars. More power, more speed, more excitement, more danger seems to be the motto of car owners who install a turbocharger and a turbo kit in the eng... Read >
Author: articlelink01@gmail.com16th April 2008
Ford Motor Company, which debuted in the industry more than a century ago, is one of the leading automobile companies worldwide. This American automaker takes pride in its competent sales across the globe that makes this brand a household name especiall... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle01st April 2008
Obtaining the most out of your engine has been the goal for many people over the years. There are several types of engines: normal aspirated engines and engines that make use of turbo and compressors to obtain more power from the same cylindrical capacity... Read >
Author: Dennis James01st February 2008
Pickups have remained dominant in the North American automotive market. Known for its cargo and towing capacity, a pickup is usually equipped with a large engine which can consume a lot of gas. To address this, Japanese car maker Mitsubishi integrates a... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle30th January 2008
Jeep is one of the most prominent automobile brands associated with driving off-road. Because of its sturdy 4 X 4 features, this vehicle is really fit to traverse any kind of terrain. Aside from its exterior auto parts such as the wheels and the fenders... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle19th January 2008
Given the worsening condition of the environment nowadays, officials and citizens are all up in arms in advocating the preservation of the ecosystem. For many years now, the running resolution for such global dilemma has been the cutback of various poll... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle19th January 2008
The car has diverse systems that work in harmony to make it run. This makes the car highly comparable to the human body. In order for a person to live well, all of the systems must be running smoothly. Just the same, the car needs to have all of its sys... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle18th January 2008
Cars are major contributors to air pollution. Millions of people drive their cars everyday. The volume of vehicles on the road is not decreasing. If anything, it is rising. This will increase over and over since carmakers are all about creating new cars... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle02nd October 2007
If you are looking for power and performance from your vehicle, consider upgrading to new exhaust headers. In my opinion, replacing stock headers is for more beneficial than modifying your intake or muffler.An exhaust header is an after market automotive... Read >
Author: Randy25th September 2007
Audi's German tagline is "Vorsprung durch Technik," meaning "Advancement Through Technology," implying an advantage because of superior engineering. In English, one translates this as "Truth in Engineering." For years, Audi has developed vehicles known fo... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle25th September 2007
An Audi heater core is like a small radiator positioned inside a plastic box under the dashboard. It basically allows coolant to flow through once the thermostat has opened. This brings in heat, so that one can run a car's heating system and fan to warm u... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle17th August 2007
As in every vehicles, a Chevy relies on an efficient exhaust system to perform effectively. Composed of a network of pipes and tubes, the Chevy exhaust carries burnt gases from the internal combustion engine to the rear end of the car where they are emi... Read >
Author: Evander14th August 2007
American automotive darkhorse Saturn relies on a stable exhaust system to deliver a performance that goes toe-to-toe with the leading makers. One of the auto maker's trusted performance exhaust system part is the Saturn intermediate pipe, also known as ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle05th July 2007
A sport utility vehicle that delivers unbridled all-wheel drive performance demands a slew of sturdy and rugged parts. Abused and battered by the most harsh terrains, SUV's depend heavily on these parts to withstand constant punishment. Chrysler's all-ter... Read >
Author: Prue05th July 2007
Jeep is well-known for its toughness and extreme reliability on off-road terrains and extreme adventures. No wonder why off-road travelers have chosen the SUV giant to be their ideal companion. Jeep vehicles like the Hurricane, Cherokee, and Wrangler are ... Read >
Author: Prue01st July 2007
Automobiles have been identified and considered as among the major culprits that contribute to the problem on air pollution, a problem that has been afflicting the environment and the health of people for a long time. This is true because there are vehicl... Read >
Author: jessicamatthews01st July 2007
Mazda owners will surely love to drive their Mazda if it runs smoothly and quietly on the road, rid of the disturbances caused by unwanted road bumps as well as noise. While irregularities such as road bumps are controlled by the suspension, the disturbin... Read >
Author: jessicamatthews21st May 2007
Run-on by dieseling is caused by fuel in engine igniting without spark.
Possible explanations:
a.) Running winter fuel in warm weather.
Winter formulated fuels have a higher vapor pressure, meaning that they evaporate easier. Only vaporized fuel ... Read >
Author: John08th March 2007
To increase the power from your car engine, you can increase the size of the engine, or increase the pressure of the air in the intake manifold using a supercharger or a turbocharger. Increasing the sheer size of your car’s engine will give you more po... Read >
Author: Rob Parker19th January 2007
Most of us think that the exhaust system of our Pontiac GTO is just simply the tailpipe. We are wrong then. It is more complicated than that.
There is the manifold, which is designed to collect the exhaust gases from all the cylinders and bring them in... Read >
Author: Bernadette McCollough13th January 2007
It is good news that the exhaust system of an engine works well by spewing out waste gases in order to heave more power for the vehicle. But these emissions are very harmful to the environment. Pollutants like hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxi... Read >
Author: Roger Craigston20th December 2006
High power and torque is essential for top engine performance. Torque-boosting products and methods are indeed necessities for ultimate riding pleasure. Do you want a surefire torque-boosting move? Having an excellent exhaust system with topnotch exhaust ... Read >
Author: Trevor Pfinks15th November 2006
Dirt bikes are exceptional transportation mediums that can help you sense an unparalleled feeling! This type of feeling draws people into dirt bikes or motorcycle, which is why motorcycles are now among the most popular vehicles in the world. There are ma... Read >
Author: Florante Cay01st September 2006
To increase the power from your car engine, you can increase the size of the engine, or increase the pressure of the air in the intake manifold using a supercharger or a turbocharger. Increasing the sheer size of your car's engine will give you more powe... Read >
Author: Rob Parker19th July 2006
Introduction:
The OMC outboards are water vehicle and are available in two stroke and four-stroke category. The propeller system provided with these omc outboards is designed to give you that the best performance for all the applications. For a special... Read >
Author: Trish Dougherty07th July 2006
Do you know what your exhaust pipe is for?
Well, in the most basic sense, the exhaust pipe that you find in your vehicle is a tube that actually guides any exhaust or waste gases away from your car's engine. It is very essential for if the waste gase... Read >
Author: Kevin Anderson16th June 2006
What is the usual smell that your car has?
For most cars the usual smell would be the scent of leather or of the materials used. This usually goes for those newly purchased cars. On the other hand, there are also distinct smells that emanate from you... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane08th June 2006
Introduction:
Mercruiser is an advanced marine propulsion system and is available in recreational and commercial vehicles ranging from 1.5-liter displacement to 14.0-liter displacements. These are generally two stroke diesel engine vehicles and are ter... Read >
Author: Trish Dougherty20th May 2006
It is important that you inspect a used car before you actually purchase it. You see, when you do like a car because of the facts and information given while it was advertised may not be actually true. Some people who sell their vehicles would often cre... Read >
Author: Terry Brown05th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Jason Bibb
Drivers often neglect exhaust systems when upgrading there automobile, although they play an important role in the way a car drives. A good exhaust system is an excellent sound insulator and it also purifies the gases coming o... Read >
Author: Jason Bibb18th July 2005
A turbo is an ingenious little design that harnesses the wasted kinetic energy we dump out through the exhaust system force more air into the engine. A turbo can be a simpler, more compact way to add power, especially for an aftermarket accessory. The bas... Read >
Author: Terry Brown
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