Modern engines are packed with technology, yet the core hardware still follows a simple logic: air and fuel go in, power comes out, and heat must be controlled. When I understand the main components ...

Laying out the relationships between the engine's exhaust and intake and how you can use them to your advantage There are specific functional relationships between an engine's exhaust and intake ...

You've chromed and polished your engine components, got a new pulley kit but what do you do about that ugly stock intake system? You scrap it. I know a lot of you like painting intake pipes but let's ...

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At one time the most obvious component on many "hopped up" cars and trucks was a hood scoop. The reasons given for using them included the ram air effect, a cooler air source, or they just looked ...

In this month's Power Principles installment, we conclude our series on engine building basics. In the Feb. '12 issue of MM&F, we stressed the importance of developing a clear, underlying goal as far ...

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At the heart of an internal combustion engine lies a series of cylinders, cylindrical chambers that house the fiery combustion process. These cylinders, arranged in various configurations such as ...