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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?
I'm always hearing people talk about pumping nitrous oxide into an engine. How does nitrous oxide help an engine perform better?
Forced induction systems are one of the best ways to make lots of power, so which system is better? Turbochargers or Superchargers? Read on to see who comes out the winner of the "turbo vs supercharger" title fight!
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Take diesel-engine technology, throw in a two-stroke cycle, and you've got the basis for the huge engines found in trains and big ships. Learn about the diesel two-stroke engine!
Diesel engines are often more efficient and less expensive to operate than their gasoline alternatives. So why aren't there more diesels on the roads? Well, they have their own issues, too.
Surprisingly enough, horsepower actually does refer to the power of horses. But over the years it's become a valuable measurement for all kinds of machinery. Learn how horsepower is calculated and what it means to the automobile industry.