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How Two-stroke Engines Work

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A car engine uses a four-stroke cycle -- how can two strokes accomplish the same tasks? Learn all about the two-stroke engine, where it's used and how it compares to a four-stroke.

Hau Thai-Tang: 2005 Mustang Chief Engineer

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Hau Thai-Tang came to America from Vietnam when Saigon fell in 1975. See how he rose to become the chief engineer of the 2005 Ford Mustang.

How Nitrous Oxide in Cars Works

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I'm always hearing people talk about pumping nitrous oxide into an engine. How does nitrous oxide help an engine perform better?

What Does 2.4 Liter Mean in the Context of an Engine?

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This may sound silly, but on the back of my car there is a little sign that says "2.4 liter," and every morning I see that and wonder "What does that mean?" So what does it mean?

How Do Exhaust Headers on a Car Work?

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Headers can be used to improve the performance of your car's engine. Learn about headers and find out how exhaust headers can improve engine performance.

What Is VTEC? An Introduction to Honda's Engine System

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Japanese automaker Honda is best known for their VTEC system. Almost all of their newer vehicles are equipped with VTEC engines. But what does it actually do and how does it maximize engine performance?

How do the engines breathe in diesel submarines?

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How do the engines breathe in diesel submarines? Don't internal combustion engines need a lot of oxygen to run? Where would all of this oxygen come from when the sub is underwater?

How do torpedo engines work under water?

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Since a torpedo cannot have an air-breathing engine like a boat, how is it propelled through the water?

Turbo Vs Supercharger: Comparing Car Engine Boosters

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Forced induction systems compress the air that flows into an engine, which creates more horsepower. Learn about the types of forced induction systems.

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