Archive for January, 2007
What are Strut Bars and Anti Sway Bars?
A mounting strut bar (also known as strut tower bar or strut brace) is designed to bring together the two opposing strut towers as a single solid unit. It is one of the most common aftermarket upgrades on a modified car. The function of strut bars is to reduce the bending ability or flex that [...]
What is Spring Rate?
Spring rate refers to the amount of force necessary to compress the spring. It is usually measured in pounds per inch or kilograms per centimeter. An example is a linear spring rate of 300 pounds per inch. For every inch the spring is compressed, it exerts 300 pounds (lbs). A typically progressive non-linear spring rate [...]
What are Performance Air Filters?
Performance air filters in the market today are designed for many applications. They offer better performance and protection to automobile engines. They are built especially to become environmentally-safe using quality foam plasticol seals, high efficiency, filter media and superior, pleat design. The said automotive air filters are stronger, safer and seals better. Some even are [...]
What are Exhaust Systems?
Exhaust systems transport burnt gases and residues from internal combustion engine through its exhaust pipes. The main purpose of exhaust systems is to reduce the pollutant constituents of the exhaust gas generated by combustion in the engine. The remaining exhaust gas is then discharged as quietly as possible at a convenient point of the vehicle. [...]
What are Torsion Bars?
Torsion bars, also known as torsion beam suspension or torsion spring suspension, are simply springs that compose the vehicles’ suspension systems. A torsion bar is piece of material which when distorted tries to return to its original position. One end of the long torsion bar is attached to the vehicle chassis. The opposite end, which [...]
What is Detonation?
Detonation is the colloquial term of knocking (also called pinking or pinging) in automobiles usually preceded with pre-ignition. It refers to an abnormal type of combustion that is caused by a hot sport formed in the combustion chamber. When fuel-air mixture in the cylinder has been ignited by the spark plug during the intake stroke, [...]
