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Understanding the Differences Between Big Rig and F1 Car Horsepower Ratings
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So why does a diesel engine with huge torque and low maximum RPM get a low horsepower rating compared to a low torque, high revving race car engine? Find out why in this article.
How Car Cooling Systems Work
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A car engine produces so much heat that there is an entire system in your car designed to cool the engine down to its ideal temperature and keep it there. Learn all about fluid-based cooling systems.
What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
Is steel still the best material for building?
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Steel is getting more expensive because the prices of iron and coal are rising. Are there alternatives to steel that can do the same job -- or better -- for less?
You're an Auto Trivia Expert if You Can Name All These Car Parts
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Oh, the pistons connect to the crankshaft! The crankshaft connects to the transmission! The transmission connects to engine! And the engine makes the whole car go! Think you can finish mapping all these car parts? Tune up this quiz and see!
What Is a Carburetor and Why Does Your Car Need the Part?
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A carburetor regulates the flow of air and gasoline into the engine cylinders. Learn about carburetors and find out how a carburetor works.
How Does a Timing Light Work?
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How does a timing light work? REad about timing lights and how they help your car run at HowStuffWorks.
How much horsepower is enough?
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How much horsepower is enough? Keep reading to learn about horsepower and car engines.
The Most Common Noises Your Car Makes (And What They Mean)
Cars made today are pretty quiet. A car that is working well and firing on all cylinders, so to speak, barely makes a whisper. This can make it particularly jarring when you hear your car making some unexpected sound-either under the hood or in the rear of the vehicle. It helps to know what the [...] The post The Most Common Noises Your Car Makes (And What They Mean) appeared first on Goliath.
Turbocharger Pictures
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Turbochargers increase engine performance without adding much weight. See pictures of turbochargers in this gallery.